Kelly L. Noland

Environment / Energy

Having a clean environment and a strong economy are not mutually exclusive. Our environment is much of what attracts people to Macomb. Keeping our lakes and waterways clean are critical not just for their natural beauty and recreational access but for the health and well-being of our residents and to keep our economy strong. Learn more

Michigan communities need significant infrastructure repairs to its water systems, such as replacing water mains, lead service lines and removing chemical pollutants from water. The state needs to take proactive steps to ensure all Michigan residents have access to safe drinking water and fund these improvement projects through a combination of state and federal funding. The state must also provide improvements to waste water treatment facilities to keep our beautiful lakes and waterways from being subject to sewage runoff and overflows. Learn more

Guns

I am a firm believer in the second amendment. People across our state and county who own weapons are able to do so in a safe and careful manner. Safe handling and storage of weapons is critical for keeping our communities safe. Learn more

Healthcare

Access to affordable healthcare is a right for Michiganders. As we have seen during this pandemic, we are only as safe and healthy as are the weakest among us. I support the currently implemented expanded Medicaid to cover medical benefits for low-income Michiganders and those who have lost coverage during the pandemic recession. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Necessary improvements include roads, bridges, highways, expressways, waterways, water and wastewater pipes and broadband internet. Learn more

Access to broadband internet shows disparities in rural versus urban and suburban areas. We need to incentivize providers to build out broadband internet in more rural communities. Almost 40 percent of Michigan communities also only have one option for high speed internet in their area. Not having access to broadband results in using alternate routes to the internet with significantly slower speed, which can affect students studying from home and overall computer literacy. Learn more

Michigan drivers have been spending hundreds of dollars each year in vehicle costs caused by road damage. Current road funding is short of what is needed for repairs and replacement by over $3 billion dollars, with about $2 billion of those improvements needed in southeast Michigan. I support a common sense balance between corporate and individual responsibility to fund our necessary road improvements. I also support redrafting Michigan’s antiquated road funding formula, which puts far too little emphasis on the number of cars traveling on roads and more emphasis on the miles of road in a county. Learn more