State Representative
Brenda Carter
Pontiac | 53rd House District
Serving 93,056 constituents in N/NW Auburn Hills, Pontiac, SE/S/SW Waterford
brendacarter@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-2577
Office: S-987 House Office Building
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The House Dem Education Vision highlights our priorities — schools, teachers and students. Our investments ensure our schools don’t just get by, they get better. #BuildingKidsUp
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As we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, let’s honor the trailblazers who helped push the promise of freedom forward, right here in Michigan.
One such pioneer is William Webb Ferguson, the first African American elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1892. Born in Detroit in 1857, Ferguson was the first Black student to attend Detroit public schools. But his legacy didn’t stop at breaking barriers in education.
In 1889, after being denied service at a restaurant simply because he was Black, Ferguson stood up and fought back, and won. His case, Ferguson v. Gies, became Michigan’s first civil rights public accommodation victory, outlawing segregation in public establishments decades before the Civil Rights Act.
As a state representative, he brought our values to the Capitol, fighting for justice, equity, and inclusion at a time when such efforts were met with fierce resistance.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was delayed, but not denied.
William Ferguson reminds us that when freedom came, Black leaders like him ensured it meant something.
This Saturday, as we march in Pontiac’s Juneteenth Parade, I’ll be carrying his spirit with me, fighting for our people in the Legislature, just as he did more than 130 years ago.
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On Tuesday, I stood at a press conference to call out House Republicans for gutting Michigan’s education budget. Our kids deserve better, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure they get it.
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This incident underscores the urgent need for proactive public safety measures and continued legislative action to reduce gun violence in Michigan. I remain committed to working with law enforcement, community leaders, and fellow legislators to create a Michigan where every resident — especially our youth — can live, learn, and celebrate safely without fear of gun violence. Let this near-tragedy be a call to action. We must move forward with both vigilance and compassion to protect our communities.
I have introduced and supported legislation aimed at addressing the root causes and consequences of gun violence, including:
Public Act 18 of 2023, which mandates universal background checks for all firearm purchases.
House Bills 4241 and 4242, both of 2023, which would require panic alarms in every school building for use in the event of school security emergencies.
2 men accused in possible foiled mass shooting at Pontiac graduation charged
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Deahveon Whaley, 19, and Jamarion Hardiman, 20, both of Pontiac, were charged with weapons offenses.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
LIVE: With only three weeks left before the statutory deadline to pass a school aid budget and no final proposal from Matt Hall, House Democrats are introducing a budget vision that would invest record funding in K-12 schools while protecting critical services for students.
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Carter on Rescinding of Trump Administration’s Order Freezing Federal Aid
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 30, 2025 — Following a federal judge’s temporary block of President Trump’s freeze on federal grants and [...]
Carter Appointed Chair of NCOIL’s Life Insurance & Financial Planning Committee
State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) speaks on the House Floor at the Capitol in Lansing. LANSING, Mich., Jan. [...]
Carter on Honoring Michigan National Guard’s 1775th Military Police Company for Community Service
State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) stands with members of the Michigan National Guard’s 1775th Military Police Company on Sunday, [...]
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As we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, let’s honor the trailblazers who helped push the promise of freedom forward, right here in Michigan.
One such pioneer is William Webb Ferguson, the first African American elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1892. Born in Detroit in 1857, Ferguson was the first Black student to attend Detroit public schools. But his legacy didn’t stop at breaking barriers in education.
In 1889, after being denied service at a restaurant simply because he was Black, Ferguson stood up and fought back, and won. His case, Ferguson v. Gies, became Michigan’s first civil rights public accommodation victory, outlawing segregation in public establishments decades before the Civil Rights Act.
As a state representative, he brought our values to the Capitol, fighting for justice, equity, and inclusion at a time when such efforts were met with fierce resistance.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was delayed, but not denied.
William Ferguson reminds us that when freedom came, Black leaders like him ensured it meant something.
This Saturday, as we march in Pontiac’s Juneteenth Parade, I’ll be carrying his spirit with me, fighting for our people in the Legislature, just as he did more than 130 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less
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On Tuesday, I stood at a press conference to call out House Republicans for gutting Michigan’s education budget. Our kids deserve better, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure they get it. ... See MoreSee Less
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This incident underscores the urgent need for proactive public safety measures and continued legislative action to reduce gun violence in Michigan. I remain committed to working with law enforcement, community leaders, and fellow legislators to create a Michigan where every resident — especially our youth — can live, learn, and celebrate safely without fear of gun violence. Let this near-tragedy be a call to action. We must move forward with both vigilance and compassion to protect our communities.
I have introduced and supported legislation aimed at addressing the root causes and consequences of gun violence, including:
Public Act 18 of 2023, which mandates universal background checks for all firearm purchases.
House Bills 4241 and 4242, both of 2023, which would require panic alarms in every school building for use in the event of school security emergencies. ... See MoreSee Less
2 men accused in possible foiled mass shooting at Pontiac graduation charged
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Deahveon Whaley, 19, and Jamarion Hardiman, 20, both of Pontiac, were charged with weapons offenses.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
LIVE: With only three weeks left before the statutory deadline to pass a school aid budget and no final proposal from Matt Hall, House Democrats are introducing a budget vision that would invest record funding in K-12 schools while protecting critical services for students. ... See MoreSee Less
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