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MICHAEL WEBBER’S PRIORITIES TO HELP SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

Issues

Lowering the cost of living by making energy, insurance, government, and health care more affordable. Senator Webber successfully helped end surprise medical billing and eliminate taxes on tips, Social Security, and overtime.

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Improving education results by encouraging parental involvement, supporting tutoring and reading scholarships for children who have fallen behind, promoting the trades, and resourcing local schools and quality teachers. Michael is working to ensure students are prepared for a meaningful career.

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Serving as an effective mental health care advocate by writing the bill to restore school mental health funding, securing more resources for autism support services, and leading efforts to fix the state’s psychiatric children’s care system. Senator Webber was named a Champion by Mental Health America.

 

Supporting local jobs and infrastructure, including our growing advanced manufacturing sector, preserving service jobs that were at risk of being lost, supporting our growing aerospace and defense industry, securing funding for the sound wall on I-75 in Troy, and working to rebuild our local roads and bridges.
 

Michael Webber for Senate

Proven Results for Our District

Meaningful solutions for a stronger community.

Actions speak louder than promises. In public service, good intentions aren’t good enough. Results matter and the achievements below demonstrate legislative solutions that directly benefit the people.

 

These real-world examples show Senator Webber’s experience working independently and across the aisle to deliver practical outcomes for our community. Instead of promises, he brings a proven record of bipartisan, common-sense results that put local needs ahead of party politics.

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Sound Solutions: Addressing Noise Pollution And Improving Government Efficiency

  • Senator Michael Webber secured millions of dollars in state funding to improve the quality of life for residents in his district. 

  • To help future projects avoid the same challenges he introduced thoughtful reforms to simplify the process.

Protecting Michigan’s Most Vulnerable: Oversight and reform for children’s mental health services

  • The Hawthorn Center, Michigan’s only state-run psychiatric hospital for children, faced scrutiny after reports of neglect, mistreatment, and safety concerns.

  • Senator Webber called for oversight hearings and an audit to assess the issues and hold the state accountable.

  • Senator Webber introduced a package of bills to address the audit findings, focusing on improving oversight, accountability, and safeguarding patient rights within the state’s mental health services.

Promises Kept: Securing and Protecting the Rochester Community House Investment

  • Senator Webber contributed to the city of Rochester’s efforts to acquire funding for a major renovation to the Rochester Community House.

  • He helped secure state budget funds for the much-needed renovations.

  • When debates over state spending threatened the appropriation, persistent legislative advocacy preserved the promised funds.

Tipping Point: Saving jobs of hospitality workers

  • Michigan’s hospitality industry faced the threat of widespread job losses and closures due to the elimination of the tip credit. 

  • Senator Webber voted for bipartisan legislation that protects both workers and businesses.

Clearing Obstacles: Advocating for Autism Support in Michigan

  • Senator Michael Webber co-chairs Michigan's bipartisan Autism Advocates Caucus.

  • He is working on legislative reforms to remove barriers for the autism community.

  • He has advocated for restoring the state's service navigation program.

  • He is focused on increasing support for individuals with autism through bipartisan legislation, budget advocacy, and public awareness.

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