MEA Votes

Michigan's gubernatorial primary is Aug. 3 -- and it's important that public education employees go to the polls.
Why?
• Because you understand that a strong economy needs a strong education system. Education is economic development.
• Because the next governor will make important decisions that will impact you and your students.
• Because Michigan needs a leader who believes education should be a top priority -- and then actually makes decisions that support it.

Public education is an essential foundation of our society. Our children's education should be state government's highest priority, and I will work to ensure public education remains the highest priority.

(No statement given)

Without the creativity, innovations, and energy of young people, Michigan has no hope of evolving or expanding its economy. We cannot import inspiration, innovation or creativity. We must make those homegrown virtues, and education is the answer.

Plain and simple, I believe that investing in Michigan's future means investing in our children. They are our greatest resource and we have an obligation to ensure that they are prepared for the realities of the 21st century workforce.