State Representative
Betsy Coffia
Traverse City | 103rd House District
Serving 93,426 constituents in Acme Township, East Bay Township, Traverse City, Peninsula Township, Garfield Township, Long Lake Township, Almira Township, Platte Township, Empire Township, Glen Arbor Township, Cleveland Township, Kasson Township, Solon Township, Elmwood Township, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Leland Township, Suttons Bay Township, Leelanau Township
BetsyCoffia@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-3817
Office: S-1387 House Office Building
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I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways!
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Wonderful work! A big improvement and finished so quickly!
Agriculture is Michigan's second-largest economic sector. The Traverse City area is known as the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Grand Traverse region produces 20% of the nation's sweet cherries. Cherry production is vital to the health of northwestern Michigan's economy, so we cannot allow this industry to falter.
Thank you to everyone who participated in and joined our recent farmer's roundtable and shared their input. I will continue advocating for efforts to bring relief to farmers impacted by this disastrous growing season. The work is not over.
Read my full press release about my joint Cherry Farmer Roundtable with MDARD Director Tim Boring in Traverse City at the link below.
Coffia, MDARD Director Host Cherry Farmer Roundtable in Traverse City - housedems.com
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City), center, speaks at the roundtable. MDARD Director Tim Boring, left and Isaiah Wunsch, right at0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan's agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigan's farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters' office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.
This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan's sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.
There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers.
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And it was a really tough season this year for loss…
Photos from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD's post
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As a former Traverse City Area Public School employee and volunteer, prioritizing the safety of our students is one of my top concerns. I was happy to join Chief Operations Officer Tim Smith, Zachariah Raphael, Damien Chippewa and Superintendent Casey Petz to present a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to Suttons Bay High School thanks to legislation Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law this year and the generous donation from Damar Hamlin and the NFL. Together, we are keeping our kids safe and healthy!
Coffia Delivers AED to Suttons Suttons Bay High School - housedems.com
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Here in northwest Michigan, agriculture — and particularly sweet cherry production — is a vital part of our economy. From farmers, to processors, to retailers, so many members of our community rely on the success of crops like cherries. However, one thing is clear: Michigan is experiencing a natural disaster for sweet cherry production, after our farmers have already seen myriad challenges to their livelihoods even without this especially bad year.
Our region is the proud home to many multigenerational families who are a vital part of our community and finding it harder every year to keep farming. I want to thank the USDA for understanding the gravity of the situation here in northwest Michigan by approving this disaster declaration request, which will unlock low-interest federal loans for sweet cherry growers. More work will be needed to support our farmers through this disaster, but this declaration means that our sweet cherry growers will have an opportunity for some relief as they face this devastating crop loss after months of round-the-clock work and expense to try to save it.
Read my full press release applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approving a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan’s sweet cherry industry at the link below.
Coffia Applauds Relief for Northwestern Michigan Sweet Cherry Farmers - housedems.com
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and MDARD Director Tim Boring speak at the press conference in Bryant Park on Aug. 8, 2024. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Oct. 16, 2024 — State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Coffia Celebrates Rural Development Grants in Grand Traverse
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 13, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently announced nine rural [...]
Michigan Legislature Passes Key Housing Bills
State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) attending the Joint Senate and House Committee on Agriculture, June 12, 2024, in the [...]
Coffia Celebrates Funding to Fix Local Roads, Save Families Time and Money
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 4, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Transportation recently announced it will invest nearly $1.8 million [...]
October is flying by — are you ready to exercise your right to vote? Early voting is happening now; if you haven't registered to vote yet, there is still time. Registration can take place in person at your local clerk's office until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5!
Go to Michigan.gov/EarlyVoting to get your local info and make your voice heard! 🇺🇸 🗳️ 💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful work! A big improvement and finished so quickly!
Agriculture is Michigan's second-largest economic sector. The Traverse City area is known as the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Grand Traverse region produces 20% of the nation's sweet cherries. Cherry production is vital to the health of northwestern Michigan's economy, so we cannot allow this industry to falter.
Thank you to everyone who participated in and joined our recent farmer's roundtable and shared their input. I will continue advocating for efforts to bring relief to farmers impacted by this disastrous growing season. The work is not over.
Read my full press release about my joint Cherry Farmer Roundtable with MDARD Director Tim Boring in Traverse City at the link below. ... See MoreSee Less
Coffia, MDARD Director Host Cherry Farmer Roundtable in Traverse City - housedems.com
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City), center, speaks at the roundtable. MDARD Director Tim Boring, left and Isaiah Wunsch, right at0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan's agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigan's farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters' office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.
This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan's sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.
There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers. ... See MoreSee Less
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And it was a really tough season this year for loss…
Photos from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD's post ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a former Traverse City Area Public School employee and volunteer, prioritizing the safety of our students is one of my top concerns. I was happy to join Chief Operations Officer Tim Smith, Zachariah Raphael, Damien Chippewa and Superintendent Casey Petz to present a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to Suttons Bay High School thanks to legislation Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law this year and the generous donation from Damar Hamlin and the NFL. Together, we are keeping our kids safe and healthy! ... See MoreSee Less
Coffia Delivers AED to Suttons Suttons Bay High School - housedems.com
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) delivers an0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here in northwest Michigan, agriculture — and particularly sweet cherry production — is a vital part of our economy. From farmers, to processors, to retailers, so many members of our community rely on the success of crops like cherries. However, one thing is clear: Michigan is experiencing a natural disaster for sweet cherry production, after our farmers have already seen myriad challenges to their livelihoods even without this especially bad year.
Our region is the proud home to many multigenerational families who are a vital part of our community and finding it harder every year to keep farming. I want to thank the USDA for understanding the gravity of the situation here in northwest Michigan by approving this disaster declaration request, which will unlock low-interest federal loans for sweet cherry growers. More work will be needed to support our farmers through this disaster, but this declaration means that our sweet cherry growers will have an opportunity for some relief as they face this devastating crop loss after months of round-the-clock work and expense to try to save it.
Read my full press release applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approving a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan’s sweet cherry industry at the link below. ... See MoreSee Less
Coffia Applauds Relief for Northwestern Michigan Sweet Cherry Farmers - housedems.com
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and MDARD Director Tim Boring speak at the press conference in Bryant Park on Aug. 8, 2024. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Oct. 16, 2024 — State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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