State Representative
Jaime Churches
Wyandotte | 27th House District
Serving 90,457 constituents in Southern Southgate, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile
JaimeChurches@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0478
Office: N-791 House Office Building
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Thanks to everyone who attended our constituent services event in Riverview.
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Today, Mayor DeSana, our local leaders, and I had the pleasure of welcoming Maria and her store, Loom, to Biddle Ave in Wyandotte. Maria’s grandfather was a talented weaver who immigrated from Poland, and now, she’s carrying on his legacy by opening her very own rug and textile store. We’re thrilled to have Maria and Loom as part of our growing business community. Welcome to Wyandotte, Maria!
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Tonight, we attended the Southgate City Council meeting. We came together to celebrate the $6.5 million dollars for the I-75 sound wall that our legislative team, Mayor Kuspa and other local leaders worked hard to deliver for Downriver residents. So grateful to be part of a team that is continually working hard to enhance our community.
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We had a service day with Meals on Wheels at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. These meals are prepared and delivered to clients every Monday through Thursday, ensuring our community members have access to nutritious food.
They are currently in need of volunteers to help deliver meals in various communities. Residents served by the program include Detroit, Highland Park, Harper Woods, Hamtramck, Grosse Points, and Downriver. Contact Wayne County Senior Services at 734-326-5341 or 734-326-4401 or email seniornutrition@waynecounty.com for delivery eligibility or how to get involved.
Eligibility Criteria for Delivery Service:
- Age 60 years or older
- Homebound (unable to leave the house unassisted)
- Must be home to receive meal delivery
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Today, I stood alongside Mayor DeSana, local leaders and community partners to break ground on Wyandotte’s infrastructure project. These redevelopments are set to enhance the Downriver area, driving growth and improving quality of life for our residents. We were proud to help advocate and ensure the state was able to provide over $4 million dollars towards replacing lead line infrastructure and $2 million dollars towards the rehabilitation of the DeSana Center for Arts and Culture building on Chestnut St.
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Our team worked hard to secure $20m to be given to Wayne County so they could expedite repairs/replacements to the bridge. I am looking forward from hearing more updates from Wayne county about how they plan to move forward to ensure the safety of the residents of Grosse Ile.
Grosse Ile bridge: Community demands transparency as new weight restrictions issued
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The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is facing new weight restrictions after an inspection found deterioration in some steel plates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
An update from Wayne County about the Grosse Ile Parkway County Bridge.
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As your state representative, I have been diligently working to address one of our most pressing local infrastructure issues—the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. House Bill 5779, has successfully passed in the Michigan House.
House Bill 5779 is a pivotal piece of legislation designed to remove existing barriers that prevent townships from owning and operating their own bridges. Currently, state law does not permit townships to manage such critical infrastructure, which has hampered our ability to effectively address local transportation challenges. After numerous discussions with residents and local elected officials, it became clear that we needed a common-sense update to the law to empower our communities.
This bill represents a comprehensive solution to a long-standing issue. By allowing townships like Grosse Ile to own and operate bridges, we can ensure maintenance, ensure safety, and more responsive management of these vital connections.
Here are some key points from the bill:
Clarification of Powers:
HB 5779 provides clear authorization for townships to acquire, construct, and manage bridges, eliminating any ambiguity in the current law.
Enhanced Local Control:
This legislation empowers local governments to make decisions that directly affect their infrastructure, leading to more tailored and effective solutions.
Economic and Safety Benefits:
By facilitating township ownership of bridges, the Township has the opportunity to enhance communication with residents, maintain safety protocols, and tailor bridge uses to meet needs of residents, which can benefit all residents and local businesses.
Passing legislation like this to allows Grosse Ile Township to put a question on this November’s ballot to allow residents to decide if they would like the Township to purchase and operate the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge.
I sponsored this bill after Township leaders asked me to help them solve this issue so they could look after the best interests of the community.
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The two words "and maintain" will haunt grosse ile residents in the future.
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Jaime Churches IN THE NEWS
Churches Bill to Encourage Local Infrastructure Improvement Passes House
State Rep. Jaime Churches (D-Wyandotte) speaks on the House floor in support of House Bill 5779 on June 20, 2024, [...]
Churches Introduces Bill to Encourage Local Infrastructure Improvement
LANSING, Mich., June 5, 2024 — After careful consideration of current law related to the powers and duties of townships, state [...]
Churches Applauds House Budget, Funding for Students and Schools
LANSING, Mich., May 8, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed its budget today. It includes substantial investments for [...]
Thanks to everyone who attended our constituent services event in Riverview. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, Mayor DeSana, our local leaders, and I had the pleasure of welcoming Maria and her store, Loom, to Biddle Ave in Wyandotte. Maria’s grandfather was a talented weaver who immigrated from Poland, and now, she’s carrying on his legacy by opening her very own rug and textile store. We’re thrilled to have Maria and Loom as part of our growing business community. Welcome to Wyandotte, Maria! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight, we attended the Southgate City Council meeting. We came together to celebrate the $6.5 million dollars for the I-75 sound wall that our legislative team, Mayor Kuspa and other local leaders worked hard to deliver for Downriver residents. So grateful to be part of a team that is continually working hard to enhance our community. ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a service day with Meals on Wheels at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte. These meals are prepared and delivered to clients every Monday through Thursday, ensuring our community members have access to nutritious food.
They are currently in need of volunteers to help deliver meals in various communities. Residents served by the program include Detroit, Highland Park, Harper Woods, Hamtramck, Grosse Points, and Downriver. Contact Wayne County Senior Services at 734-326-5341 or 734-326-4401 or email seniornutrition@waynecounty.com for delivery eligibility or how to get involved.
Eligibility Criteria for Delivery Service:
- Age 60 years or older
- Homebound (unable to leave the house unassisted)
- Must be home to receive meal delivery ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today, I stood alongside Mayor DeSana, local leaders and community partners to break ground on Wyandotte’s infrastructure project. These redevelopments are set to enhance the Downriver area, driving growth and improving quality of life for our residents. We were proud to help advocate and ensure the state was able to provide over $4 million dollars towards replacing lead line infrastructure and $2 million dollars towards the rehabilitation of the DeSana Center for Arts and Culture building on Chestnut St. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our team worked hard to secure $20m to be given to Wayne County so they could expedite repairs/replacements to the bridge. I am looking forward from hearing more updates from Wayne county about how they plan to move forward to ensure the safety of the residents of Grosse Ile. ... See MoreSee Less
Grosse Ile bridge: Community demands transparency as new weight restrictions issued
www.wxyz.com
The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is facing new weight restrictions after an inspection found deterioration in some steel plates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It was an honor to speak at the first ever Downriver Pride event. ... See MoreSee Less
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An update from Wayne County about the Grosse Ile Parkway County Bridge. ... See MoreSee Less
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As your state representative, I have been diligently working to address one of our most pressing local infrastructure issues—the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. House Bill 5779, has successfully passed in the Michigan House.
House Bill 5779 is a pivotal piece of legislation designed to remove existing barriers that prevent townships from owning and operating their own bridges. Currently, state law does not permit townships to manage such critical infrastructure, which has hampered our ability to effectively address local transportation challenges. After numerous discussions with residents and local elected officials, it became clear that we needed a common-sense update to the law to empower our communities.
This bill represents a comprehensive solution to a long-standing issue. By allowing townships like Grosse Ile to own and operate bridges, we can ensure maintenance, ensure safety, and more responsive management of these vital connections.
Here are some key points from the bill:
Clarification of Powers:
HB 5779 provides clear authorization for townships to acquire, construct, and manage bridges, eliminating any ambiguity in the current law.
Enhanced Local Control:
This legislation empowers local governments to make decisions that directly affect their infrastructure, leading to more tailored and effective solutions.
Economic and Safety Benefits:
By facilitating township ownership of bridges, the Township has the opportunity to enhance communication with residents, maintain safety protocols, and tailor bridge uses to meet needs of residents, which can benefit all residents and local businesses.
Passing legislation like this to allows Grosse Ile Township to put a question on this November’s ballot to allow residents to decide if they would like the Township to purchase and operate the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge.
I sponsored this bill after Township leaders asked me to help them solve this issue so they could look after the best interests of the community. ... See MoreSee Less
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The two words "and maintain" will haunt grosse ile residents in the future.