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State Representative, 6th District

Melanie Macey

Candidate for State Representative, 6th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney; voting rights advocate
Campaign website
melaniemacey.com

Public interest attorney and policy and government affairs director for Promote the Vote. Former Royal Oak city commissioner (elected 2017, eight years) and library board trustee.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports increased state revenue sharing with local governments

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “including increased revenue sharing and investments in roads, water infrastructure, and public services”
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Education

  • Supports fully funding public schools and early childhood education

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “I support fully funding public education, expanding access to early childhood education, supporting special education services”
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Housing

  • Supports expanding affordable housing and lowering drug costs

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “I will work to expand affordable housing, lower prescription drug costs, protect access to health care”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports transitioning Michigan from fossil fuels to clean energy

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “We have the tools to transition away from fossil fuels, and Michigan should be a leader in clean energy production.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports abortion rights, contraception and fertility treatment access

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “I will always defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, and maternal health care.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports expanding ballot access and protecting election workers

    Issues — Melanie Macey for Michigan State House 6

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Melanie Macey · melaniemacey.com

    “I will fight to protect voting rights, expand access to the ballot box, and ensure elections remain secure, transparent, and accessible to all voters.”
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