Hi Neighbor,
The way we treat older adults says a lot about our values as a community. Michigan’s seniors have spent a lifetime building our neighborhoods, raising families, serving our country and contributing to our economy. They deserve the opportunity to age with dignity, independence and financial security.
Whether you’re a senior yourself, caring for an aging loved one or simply concerned about the future of our communities, these issues affect all of us. That’s why I’m working to support older adults and those living on fixed incomes through policies that improve affordability, strengthen protections and expand access to essential services.
Whether that’s supporting policies that help keep housing affordable for older adults, strengthening Michigan’s financial exploitation laws, fighting to ensure Michigan continues investing in critical programs like Meals on Wheels or continuing retirement tax relief through the FY25-26 state budget.
My promise is simple: to listen, lead with compassion and fight for policies that make life more affordable and secure for Michigan families.
That means working to lower costs on groceries, prescription medications and utilities. It means protecting access to quality healthcare, supporting services that help seniors remain independent and ensuring older Michiganders receive the respect and support they deserve.
Strong communities depend on looking out for one another across generations. My work in Lansing is guided by that principle, and I will continue working every day to deliver results that help seniors, families and communities thrive.
Legislative Update
Recently, members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus introduced a package of bills focused on studying and addressing the lasting impacts of slavery and historical discrimination. The proposal, which I co-sponsored, would establish a commission to examine the experiences of descendants of enslaved people in Michigan, create an Office of Freedmen Affairs and improve state data collection to better understand disparities and barriers faced by affected communities. You can watch a recording of the press conference here.
Do not hesitate to reach out to my office by phone at 517-373-3815 or by email at [email protected] if we can assist you in any way.
Sincerely,
Rep. Helena Scott
Michigan House of Representatives, District 8