State Representative
Tonya Myers Phillips
7th House District
Serving 91,516 constituents in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck
TonyaMyersPhillips@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2276
Office: S 686 House Office Building
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I am committed to holding the line and fighting for what Michigan residents actually need to make people’s lives better. Health, education, and housing are core needs for everybody. I will fight to protect funding for these basic human needs. I will fight for access to healthcare, adequately funding K-12 schools and public colleges, and truly affordable housing options. You can also read my full statement, in light of the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, here-
housedems.com/myers-phillips-calls-for-a-state.../
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Please join me for a Community Meeting this Saturday! I look forward to seeing you there!
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Happy Juneteenth!
Today, we mark a significant milestone in our nation's history. Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is a day for all to recognize the forced enslavement of Black people in the United States and to commemorate the end of that system of violence and exploitation. So, let us reflect, enjoy, celebrate, and continually be inspired to keep moving forward.
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The Michigan House Democrats unveiled our proposed education budget, which includes $3.2 billion more than FY 2025 to fund our K-12 schools. Investing in schools, feeding our kids, and funding programs like Great Start Readiness is crucial. I'm proud of the House Democrats' plan because it ensures we pay our bills without cutting essential education funding.
After 40 years of Republican disinvestment, House Dems' Education Vision is building kids up.
House Dems won't let our kids be left behind.
#PeopleFirstBudget
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Happy Mother's Day!
I'm wishing all Moms a day filled with peace and rest. From my heart to yours 🩷
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Join me for Coffee and Conversation next Saturday! This is a great opportunity to chat, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter to you. Hamtramck Police Chief Altaheri will also be joining us. Everyone is welcome. I hope to see you there!
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I had a great time speaking with community members at the Eastside Community Network Housing Resource Fair. ECN is a comprehensive community hub with so many great resources to offer. Make sure to connect with them for housing resources for renters and homeowners!
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I will do everything I can to help get water affordability legislation passed this year.
"First-term state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, who represents Hamtramck, Highland Park and parts of Detroit, says water affordability is a moral issue. Water shutoffs disproportionately effect low-income families, seniors and communities of color, Myers Phillips said. These are the same communities that already bear the brunt of environmental injustices.”
It is an honor to collaborate with community members and lawmakers to secure humane solutions all Michiganders need and deserve.
wdet.org/2025/04/24/water-affordability-bills-reintroduced-in-michigan-senate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKB-...
Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate - WDET 101.9 FM
wdet.org
The proposed bills would cap water rates for low-income residents in the state and protect them from shutoffs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085
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Tonya Myers Phillips IN THE NEWS
Myers Phillips Calls for a State Budget that Prioritizes Michiganders’ Needs
DETROIT, Mich., July 3, 2025 — July 1 marked the deadline for the Michigan Legislature to pass a balanced budget for [...]
Detroit Caucus Mourns Loss of Legal Legend Virgil C. Smith
Former legislator and judge dies at 77 LANSING, Mich., June 24, 2025 — Michigan’s legal and political landscape are saddened [...]
Myers Phillips Calls on Ciena to End Retaliation Against Nursing Home Workers, Restore Jobs and Reach a Fair Labor Agreeme
Punishing workers erodes justice, dignity and the care our communities rely on LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2025 — State Rep. [...]
I am committed to holding the line and fighting for what Michigan residents actually need to make people’s lives better. Health, education, and housing are core needs for everybody. I will fight to protect funding for these basic human needs. I will fight for access to healthcare, adequately funding K-12 schools and public colleges, and truly affordable housing options. You can also read my full statement, in light of the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, here-
housedems.com/myers-phillips-calls-for-a-state.../
#PeopleFirst
#communityfirst ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join me for a Community Meeting this Saturday! I look forward to seeing you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Juneteenth!
Today, we mark a significant milestone in our nation's history. Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is a day for all to recognize the forced enslavement of Black people in the United States and to commemorate the end of that system of violence and exploitation. So, let us reflect, enjoy, celebrate, and continually be inspired to keep moving forward. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Michigan House Democrats unveiled our proposed education budget, which includes $3.2 billion more than FY 2025 to fund our K-12 schools. Investing in schools, feeding our kids, and funding programs like Great Start Readiness is crucial. I'm proud of the House Democrats' plan because it ensures we pay our bills without cutting essential education funding.
After 40 years of Republican disinvestment, House Dems' Education Vision is building kids up.
House Dems won't let our kids be left behind.
#PeopleFirstBudget ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Mother's Day!
I'm wishing all Moms a day filled with peace and rest. From my heart to yours 🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join me for Coffee and Conversation next Saturday! This is a great opportunity to chat, ask questions, and discuss issues that matter to you. Hamtramck Police Chief Altaheri will also be joining us. Everyone is welcome. I hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I had a great time speaking with community members at the Eastside Community Network Housing Resource Fair. ECN is a comprehensive community hub with so many great resources to offer. Make sure to connect with them for housing resources for renters and homeowners! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I will do everything I can to help get water affordability legislation passed this year.
"First-term state Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, who represents Hamtramck, Highland Park and parts of Detroit, says water affordability is a moral issue. Water shutoffs disproportionately effect low-income families, seniors and communities of color, Myers Phillips said. These are the same communities that already bear the brunt of environmental injustices.”
It is an honor to collaborate with community members and lawmakers to secure humane solutions all Michiganders need and deserve.
wdet.org/2025/04/24/water-affordability-bills-reintroduced-in-michigan-senate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKB-... ... See MoreSee Less
Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate - WDET 101.9 FM
wdet.org
The proposed bills would cap water rates for low-income residents in the state and protect them from shutoffs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hey, I'm on the cover of this month’s Michigan Bar Journal. It was a fun photo shoot!
You can check out the article and learn more about the 10 lawyer legislators here-->https://www.michbar.org/journal/Details/Lawyer-legislators-of-Michigans-103rd-Legislature?ArticleID=5085 ... See MoreSee Less
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