Veronica Paiz

“I believe candidates and our elected representatives should have a history of community advocacy and volunteerism; my advocacy and activism started years before I ran for any elected office. I also believe we should be transparent and accessible -- transparent about our motivations and our work. I have all of these experiences and qualities both as a candidate and as an incumbent legislator. I have been active in my home community for 20 years, active in the Grosse Pointe communities almost as long, and have stayed familiar with my Detroit district area for years before I held elected office.”

“Housing; Environment/Water; Senior Citizens; Food; Civil Rights and Social Justice.. This legislative term, I've sponsored bills addressing auto insurance rates for seniors, tenants' rights, water quality testing and reporting, cultural education, labor/workers, tort reform (regarding ADA animals), and library policies. Most recently, I've sponsored bills about: Labor (accrued leave and state contracts); water quality & standards; housing & tenants' rights; auto insurance discounts for seniors; and Death With Dignity.”

“As of today, April 17: Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II; State Senator Kevin Hertel; State Representatives Donavan McKinney, Kimberly Edwards, and (former Speaker of the House) Joe Tate; Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen; Harper Woods Mayor Pro-Tem Vivian Sawicki and council member Geri LaPratt; Grosse Pointe Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak; League of Conservation Voters; Sierra Club Michigan; and MI LIST.”