Kristian Grant
2026 Platform

What Kristian Is Fighting For Next

Fifteen years of community work. Eight bills signed into law. Over $40M secured for District 82. Now here's what she's taking into 2026.

01

Education & Youth Investment

Every child in District 82 deserves a world-class education and a clear path forward.

Expand the Grand Rapids Promise Zone so more students access a free college education
Push for universal pre-K and early childhood investment in Michigan
Increase state funding for GRPS and under-resourced public schools statewide
Champion evidence-based school safety policies that protect students without criminalizing them
02

Affordable Housing & Stability

Grand Rapids is in a housing crisis. Bold action, not incremental steps.

Build on her 5 signed housing laws to grow the supply of affordable units across the district
Protect renters from displacement and predatory landlord practices
Create real, accessible pathways to first-time homeownership for District 82 families
Hold cities accountable for housing equity through master planning requirements
03

Economic Development & Small Business

District 82's diversity is our greatest economic asset. It's time to invest in it.

Direct state investment toward minority-owned and small businesses in South Grand Rapids
Expand workforce development and job training programs for District 82 residents
Build on Renaissance Zone reforms to drive economic revitalization in underserved corridors
Lower barriers to entrepreneurship for residents who want to build here
04

Civil Rights & Community Equity

Equity isn't a talking point. It's the foundation of everything Rep. Grant does.

Defend and expand the LGBTQ+ protections added to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
Strengthen the CROWN Act and anti-discrimination protections across housing, employment, and education
Expand mental health resources and community-based violence prevention programs
Ensure every resident of District 82 is treated with dignity under Michigan law
Her Record

She's done it before. She'll do it again.

These aren't new promises. They're an extension of work already underway. Kristian has passed 8 bills, secured $40M for District 82, and built relationships with the lawmakers and organizations needed to keep delivering.

Rep. Kristian Grant
8 Bills
Signed into law in the 2023-24 session
$40M+
Secured directly for District 82 organizations
5 Housing Bills
More housing legislation than any other issue area
Make It Happen

Stand With Kristian in 2026

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