📰 E-Newsletter | Sept. 5, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

Happy September! As Michigan’s summer comes to a close, it presents an ideal opportunity to reflect on the memories and fun of the past few months and begin considering what the remainder of the year has in store for us.

Students have returned to school, families have returned from their summer trips, and pleasant weather is upon us. As we head toward autumn, I am reminded of the great multitude of opportunities that our beautiful and vibrant community has to offer.

As always, my office and I are honored to serve you. Below, you will find updates and resources that may be helpful as you plan for the month ahead.

Thank you,

Jason Hoskins, M.P.A., J.D.
State Representative
Michigan’s 18th House District

In this issue:

  • Share Your Vision for Michigan’s Future
  • Rejecting the GOP Budget and Calling for a Responsible Plan to Protect Families
  • 2025 Oak Park Film Festival
  • Openings Available to Serve on One of Governor Whitmer’s State Boards or Commissions

📝 Share Your Vision for Michigan’s Future

My colleagues and I have been in collaboration to create a vision for the coming years here in Michigan, and now we want to hear from you!

We are hoping to receive your feedback as we work to develop policy priorities that center Michiganders’ needs and explore the topics that matter most to you as we chart the path forward for Democrats in Michigan together.

If you have an extra two minutes to provide your feedback, I’d appreciate hearing from you:

🧾Rejecting the GOP Budget and Calling for a Responsible Plan to Protect Families

This week, I released a press statement opposing House Republicans’ proposed budget in House Bill 4706, which makes deep cuts to health care, housing, public safety, economic development, and other core services. I warned that these reductions would harm seniors, children, low-income families, and communities of color, and that it would weaken the foundations of a fair society. I reaffirmed my commitment to working toward a responsible budget that protects essential services and strengthens opportunities for all Michigan families.

You can read my statement by clicking the link below:

🎥 2025 Oak Park Film Festival

The Oak Park Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission is hosting the 2025 Oak Park Film Festival. The event will run for three days and takes place in both the civic center area and the social district.

There will be films, activities, workshops and food! The spirit of film is alive and well in Michigan and this festival aims to highlight that.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Time: 4-9 p.m.

Location: Oak Park Community Center Grassy Area, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237

📌 Openings Available to Serve on One of Governor’s State Boards or Commissions 

The governor is inviting community members to apply for available appointments on more than 240 state boards and commissions. If you’re a teacher, health care worker, small business owner or community advocate, your voice and experience are relevant and can have an impact on the future of our state. Some examples of available appointment opportunities include:

  • Labor and economic opportunity/workforce development
  • Public health advisory/health and human services
  • Environmental protections and climate solutions
  • Housing, construction and licensing and regulatory affairs
  • Public safety, justice and veterans’ affairs

Many positions are already available to apply, with others expected throughout 2025.

Website: www.michigan.gov/appointments
Questions? Email: [email protected]

ℹ️ Community Information
Community Community Calendar Facebook Event Calendar Library Calendar Parks & Recreation Info.
Southfield City of Southfield Community Calendar City of Southfield Facebook Event Calendar City of Southfield Library Calendar City of Southfield Parks & Rec
Farmington Hills City of Farmington Hills Community Calendar City of Farmington Hills Facebook Event Calendar Farmington Community Library Calendar City of Farmington Hills Parks & Facilities
Farmington City of Farmington Community Calendar City of Farmington Facebook Event Calendar Farmington Community Library Calendar City of Farmington Parks & Rec
Lathrup Village City of Lathrup Village Community Calendar     City of Lathrup Village Parks & Rec
Oak Park City of Oak Park Community Calendar City of Oak Park Facebook Event Calendar City of Oak Park Library Calendar City of Oak Park Parks & Recreation
Oakland County Oakland County Parks Events Calendar Oakland County Facebook Event Calendar   Oakland County Parks & Rec

💬 Upcoming Community Conversation – Sep. 22

Residents of our community are invited to our upcoming in-person community conversations. We will share a legislative update and answer your questions about the issues facing our state and communities. Staff from our offices will be joining us as well to connect with constituents who may need assistance. Please watch for emails from us in case of cancellation or rescheduling.

The next community conversation will happen in Southfield:

Location: Southfield Public Library (26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076).

Date and Time: Monday, Sept. 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Special Guests: State Sen. President Pro Tempore Jeremy Moss, and state Reps. Samantha Steckloff and Natalie Price.

My team is excited to continue working on your behalf throughout this legislative session. Hearing your input on legislation and current issues is invaluable, and my office is here to help if you need assistance with a state department or local resources.

You can contact my office at [email protected] or (517) 373-1180. To stay up to date with my work to represent you in the Michigan Legislature, I encourage you to check out my Facebook page and my website, or you can go to legislature.mi.gov for information on any legislation of interest.