Detroit Forever Strong: A Moderate Democratic Platform for Michigan's 13th District

I'm running for Congress in Michigan's 13th District in 2026 because I've walked the streets of Detroit's Corktown, chatted with folks in Wyandotte diners, and heard the struggles of families in Romulus. My platform, Detroit Forever Strong, mixes the New Democrat Coalition's (NDC) smart, growth-driven ideas with the Blue Dog Coalition's tight budgets and focus on working folks.

Forget the big-ticket promises from progressives like AOC or Bernie Sanders — Medicare for All or defunding the police don't solve our daily grind. We need real fixes for our cities, from Wayne to Grosse Pointe Woods.

Below, I've got 30 policies, kicking off with the cost of living because that's what's hitting you hardest. Each one's got heart, a plan, and a nod to the NDC and Blue Dogs when they've shaped it, all tailored to our district's needs.

The Best Bill Ever

A very massive bill to slash costs across the board — everything originates from the ground, but companies are gouging at the extraction of minerals and resources, jacking up prices that ripple through the whole logistics chain.

Housing: Affordable Homes for All

The Homes for Detroit Act, rooted in NDC's public-private partnerships and Blue Dogs' targeted spending, offers $10,000 tax breaks for first-time buyers in Inkster, invests $75 million to clear blight and build affordable units, and funds homelessness services.

Seniors and Social Security: Sustainable Support

My plan, aligned with Blue Dogs' fiscal restraint and NDC's community health focus, secures Social Security with inflation-tied raises, funds in-home care for independence, and protects pensions for folks who powered Wayne's factories.

Public Safety: Community Policing and Prevention

My Safe Streets Act, drawing on Blue Dogs' law-and-order stance and NDC's community safety goals, hires 500 local cops trained to de-escalate, spends $50 million on after-school programs and streetlights, and backs background checks and red-flag laws.

Mental Health: Community-Based Solutions

My plan, inspired by NDC's innovative care and Blue Dogs' budget smarts, funds co-responder teams with police, puts counselors in every Detroit school, and boosts telehealth in Redford Township.

Healthcare: Building on the ACA

My Affordable Care Act Expansion, rooted in NDC's market-driven reforms and Blue Dogs' fiscal caution, adds a public option to cut premiums by 20–30%, negotiates drug prices to save 40%, and builds clinics in River Rouge.

LGBTQ+ and Gender Equity: Fairness with Balance

My plan, blending NDC's social progress and Blue Dogs' practical fairness, strengthens job and housing protections, sets sports rules with athlete and parent input, and funds mental health while respecting families.

Gun Safety: Common-Sense Protections

My plan, tied to NDC's safety focus and Blue Dogs' respect for gun owners, closes background check loopholes, sets red-flag laws for crises, and funds prevention in high-risk areas.

Women's Rights and Reproductive Health: Balanced Access

My plan, reflecting NDC's health equity and Blue Dogs' measured approach, funds clinics in Southwest Detroit, expands contraception via ACA plans, and boosts maternal health to cut mortality.

Climate Change: Practical Green Solutions

My plan, inspired by NDC's clean energy innovation and Blue Dogs' fiscal caution, offers tax credits for solar in Taylor, uses carbon pricing with rebates, and funds flood defenses.

Fiscal Responsibility: Sustainable Finances

My Middle-Class Tax Relief Act, backed by Blue Dogs' budget discipline and NDC's pro-growth ethos, cuts taxes for households under $150,000, demands pay-for rules, and closes corporate loopholes without punishing businesses.

Economic Development: Jobs Through Incentives

The Detroit Jobs Act, drawing on NDC's innovation and Blue Dogs' worker focus, creates 10,000 jobs with $5,000 tax credits per local hire, funds a $25 million pool for Black-owned businesses, and offers training at Wayne County Community College.

Education: Investing in Our Future

My Education Excellence Act, rooted in NDC's future-focused education and Blue Dogs' cost-conscious approach, spends $100 million on 1,000 teachers, upgrades Detroit Public Schools, and funds STEM and pre-K.

Infrastructure: Rebuilding Our Communities

My Infrastructure Renewal Act, inspired by NDC's growth focus and Blue Dogs' practical spending, invests $200 million to fix roads, upgrade buses, and bring broadband to Dearborn Heights.

Immigration: Humane and Secure Reform

My Equity and Opportunity Act, blending NDC's global competitiveness and Blue Dogs' security focus, offers citizenship paths, boosts border tech, and supports auto industry visas.

Criminal Justice Reform: Accountability and Opportunity

My plan, tied to NDC's equity goals and Blue Dogs' law enforcement support, cuts non-violent sentences, funds job training for returning citizens, and adds police oversight without defunding.

Workers' Rights: Fair Wages and Safe Conditions

My plan, blending NDC's worker protections and Blue Dogs' business balance, raises the minimum wage to $15, strengthens workplace safety, and protects union organizing rights.

Small Business Resilience: Supporting Local Entrepreneurs

The Main Street Recovery Act, rooted in NDC's pro-business innovation and Blue Dogs' economic stability, offers $15 million in low-interest loans, cuts permitting hassles, and gives tax breaks for local hires.

Veterans Affairs: Honoring Service

My plan, reflecting NDC's community care and Blue Dogs' targeted spending, speeds up benefits, funds job training, and boosts mental health support.

Disability Rights: Full Inclusion and Access

My plan, inspired by NDC's inclusive policies and Blue Dogs' practical implementation, strengthens ADA enforcement, funds accessibility improvements, and expands employment opportunities.

Rural Development: Supporting Our Countryside

My plan, blending NDC's rural innovation and Blue Dogs' agricultural focus, funds broadband expansion, supports family farms, and invests in rural healthcare.

Technology: Innovation and Privacy

My plan, rooted in NDC's tech leadership and Blue Dogs' privacy protection, funds digital infrastructure, protects personal data, and supports tech job creation.

Trade: Competitive and Fair Policies

My plan, inspired by NDC's USICA and Blue Dogs' worker protections, boosts auto exports, enforces labor standards, and onshores manufacturing.

Energy Independence: Affordable and Local Solutions

The Energy Affordability Act, rooted in NDC's clean energy push and Blue Dogs' affordability focus, offers $10 million for efficiency upgrades, backs local renewables, and incentivizes microgrids.

Transportation: Modern and Accessible

My Transit Access Act, tied to NDC's infrastructure push and Blue Dogs' practical spending, spends $30 million on new routes, cheaper fares for low-income riders, and accessible stops.

Child Care: Affordable and Accessible

My plan, blending NDC's family support and Blue Dogs' fiscal restraint, offers tax credits, funds providers, and sets safety standards without red tape.

Elder Care: Dignified Aging

My plan, inspired by NDC's community health and Blue Dogs' cost efficiency, funds in-home care, supports family caregivers, and improves nursing home quality.

Food Security: Ending Hunger Locally

The Food for All Act, tied to NDC's innovative solutions and Blue Dogs' focus on need, funds $15 million for urban farms, community kitchens, and food banks, with tax credits for grocers in food deserts.

Environmental Justice: Clean Air and Water for All

My plan, blending NDC's environmental innovation and Blue Dogs' community focus, cleans up pollution in low-income areas, funds green jobs, and holds polluters accountable.

Democracy Reform: Strengthening Our Voice

My plan, inspired by NDC's democratic innovation and Blue Dogs' community trust, funds $5 million for voter education, town halls, and transparent governance.

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