As lawmakers spend most of their time this summer on the campaign trail, they’re still meeting with constituents. Sometimes, they’re not even old enough to vote. Representative Mary Whiteford, who represents part of Van Buren County along with Allegan County, says she asked visiting students from Allegan’s Dawson Elementary this summer about what was important to them and their family. She says one raised his hand and said he wanted to be sure there were police officers.
“Every single part of your life is somehow affected by this $56 million budget,” Whiteford said.
Whiteford said she tells the kids she thinks about them every time she makes a decision in Lansing. Whiteford, who is in her first full term in the House, says meeting with kids is among the top highlights of the office.
