Planet Detroit Candidate Survey
What are the three most pressing environmental issues facing the communities you seek to serve? Please rank them in order of priority and briefly explain why you chose each.
1. The purpose of — The purpose of this letter is to inform your organization that I will not be actively seeking endorsements or financial support from any politically active organizations, other than regulated party sources, during my campaign for the 2026 election. This includes, but is not limited to, political action committees, advocacy groups, trade associations, ideological factions, unions, editorial boards, or religious organizations.
2. Due to the — Due to the increasing volatility in domestic and global affairs, Michigan is facing challenges without precedent in our history, and currently, she is not ready. The reasons for this are as varied as any other causes of societal strife, both individually and collectively. But one dominating factor is the degradation of our political system due to the unchecked ascension of intractable self-interest.
3. I, along with — I, along with several of my fellow candidates in the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, intend to change that. Over the next few months, we will reveal our comprehensive plans and legislative goals to our respective districts, making Michigan stronger, more resilient, and capable than ever before.
Michigan law requires utilities to reach 100% clean energy by 2040. If elected, would you support maintaining this law, or would you support revising or repealing it? Please explain your position.
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More than two dozen Michigan communities are considering or have approved large-scale data center developments. These facilities can consume as much electricity as a small city and place significant demands on local water and energy infrastructure. What role should state government play in overseeing data center development, and what guardrails should the state legislature enact to protect communities where data centers are proposed?
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PFAS contamination has been detected in drinking water, groundwater, and surface water across Michigan. Cleanup efforts are underway, but many affected communities are still waiting for action. What is the single most important step the officeholder in this position should take on PFAS in the next term?
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Michigan residents in some communities face disproportionate exposure to air pollution, contaminated water, and industrial waste. Do you support requiring Michigan regulators to assess cumulative environmental and health impacts on overburdened communities before approving new permits for polluting facilities?
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Utility rate cases directly affect what Michigan residents pay for electricity and gas. DTE and Consumers Energy have requested frequent significant rate increases in recent years. Should elected officials play a greater role in holding utility companies accountable for rate hikes and rising energy costs?
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Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline runs through the Straits of Mackinac and carries crude oil and natural gas liquids between Wisconsin and Ontario. A proposed tunnel beneath the lakebed to house a replacement pipeline has faced legal and regulatory challenges for years. What is your position on the future of Line 5?
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Drinking water is becoming increasingly unaffordable for Michiganders in both rural and urban areas, leading to water shutoffs. Would you support legislation that caps water bills for low-income Michiganders and adds shutoff protections?
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Michigan is home to more than 18,000 contaminated sites. Do you support or oppose legislation to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up these sites?
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