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State Representative, 18th District
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Kelly Garrett

Candidate for State Representative, 18th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Lathrup Village mayor pro tem
Campaign website
voteforkellygarrett.com

Mayor pro tem and former mayor of Lathrup Village, where she has also served on the council, planning commission and DDA; former vice chair of the Oakland County Democratic Party and president of Mothering Justice.

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Photo: Campaign photo — voteforkellygarrett.com

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports fair state revenue sharing with cities

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I will advocate for fair revenue sharing so communities receive the state support they are owed”
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Public safety

  • Supports accountable public safety plus prevention programs

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I support strong, well resourced, and accountable public safety while also investing in prevention and community stability”
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Education

  • Supports adequate public school funding and smaller classes

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I support fair and adequate funding for public education, smaller class sizes, support for educators, and safe learning environments”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports fair wages and safe workplaces

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I will stand up for fair wages, safe workplaces, and policies that respect the dignity of work”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to lower health care costs and protect coverage

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I will fight to lower healthcare expenses, protect coverage, and expand access”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to defend voting rights and transparent elections

    Issues — Kelly Garrett

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kelly Garrett · voteforkellygarrett.com

    “I will defend voting rights, support fair and transparent elections, and protect the integrity of our democratic process.”
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