Voters Not Politicians expressed their disappointment with Michigan’s legislature’s inaction toward popular bills that we have been asking for. But they also are optimistic and excited about the future because of the energy and support from individual volunteers as well as collective action.

Individually we are strong, and together we can create real change.

The following was shared from Melinda Billingsley:

Community Drives Collective Action

By the end of last year, it had become fairly clear to me that we would not be able to rely on the state legislature to pass the kind of transformational pro-democracy reforms that our supporters demand. We hope that this new legislature is serious about representing the will of their constituents. Our conversations across the state make clear that the people want a government that truly represents them and is dedicated to solving their real-life problems. 

I’ve been hearing from many of our supporters over the last few weeks and months, and despite the disappointment, fear, and frustration many of us are still feeling, I also hear the excitement and determination that drove us to achieving transformational change back in 2018. And I’m certain that those feelings, combined with the power of this revitalized community, will be able to create generational change for Michigan’s democracy. 

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