As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect upon Michigan’s Black history which is filled with stories of leadership in championing democracy. From being a safe-haven stop along the underground railroad to Canada and the labor strikes led by Black workers in Detroit, to Detroit being the home of several historical figures in Black history — including Rosa Parks, Rev. C.L. Franklin and Albert Cleage — Michigan is part of America’s story of civil rights and the fight for democracy. I’m proud to be one of the Black legislators continuing the political legacy of our city and state.
As your representative, I am most effective at my job when acting on your input. As the 103rd Legislature begins, I am proud to serve on the following committees: Judiciary (Minority Vice Chair), Finance, Regulatory Reform and the Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses. I encourage you to reach out to me and my staff with any questions, comments or concerns you may have about issues in the district or legislation that will impact our state. You can contact me at (517) 373-0154, toll free at (888) 254-5291, by email at TyroneCarter@house.mi.gov or through my website. Thank you for your commitment to the community we both call home. I look forward to hearing from you!
In Service,
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Tyrone Carter State Representative 1st House District
In this issue: •March Community Hour •SW Detroit Water Damage- Insurance Info •Celebrating Black History •2024 Tax Information •Fiscal Year 2026 Governor Whitmer Budget Recommendations •2025 State of the State Address |
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March Conversation with Carter- Community Hour |
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Please join me for my upcoming community hour on Friday, March 14th! I look forward to having an informal conversation with you about the issues families face in our community. Friday, March 14, 2025 1:00-2:00 p.m. Kemeny Recreation Center 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit 48217
2:30-3:30 p.m. Pope Francis Center- Board Room 2915 W. Hancock St, Detroit 48208 (Parking lot located on Lawton St. just past Hancock. Please enter the building through the public entrance.) |
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SW Detroit Water Damage Insurance Info |
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Ongoing efforts by the Detroit Water and Sewage Department and the Great Lakes Water Authority continue as they manage clean-up and assess damages from the recent water main break. Crews are still on site and remain actively engaged and committed to repair efforts. Residents impacted by the water main break should call DWSD at (313) 774-5261 for emergency assistance resources and to report water damage. Residents are being advised by the City to file a claim with their insurance company first. DWSD and GLWA are expected to cover the cost of damages not covered under insurance. Below are hyperlinked resources from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services’ (DIFS) website that residents may find helpful when working with insurance companies to file a claim and repair damages. DIFS can help answer questions regarding what an insurer must do and help explain policy language. Additional information regarding disaster preparedness, as well as how to file a complaint against an insurance company with DIFS, is available on the DIFS website at Michigan.gov/DIFS under the “Consumer” dropdown. Please feel free to contact the Office of Consumer Services toll-free Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at (877) 999-6442 with any questions you may have related to insurance. |
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Celebrating Black History
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