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Over the course of her career Lewis served on the Saginaw Commission on Aging's meals on Wheels, was a Founding organizer of the Saginaw Area Democratic Club, Chaired the Saginaw County Democratic Party, was the Vice-Chair of the 4th Congressional District Democrats, Director for the Joint Legislative Campaign in the Michigan Democratic Party from 2011-2012 and served on the Board of Michigan Equality.
In this last leg of campaigning before the Primary, Lewis has gotten her family on board and they, along with many volunteer members from her district, are working hard at mail programs, absentee voters program and fundraising. All the elements, according to Lewis, that one needs for a campaign. Lewis is a long distance runner and equated the campaign trail to training for a marathon. "You build up the mileage, and at this point you're ready for the run. That's exactly how I feel."
Along with her crew of volunteers, Lewis has hired four interns to work tirelessly. On the day BTL spoke with Lewis, the team had knocked on 10 thousand doors.
"We're working it hard, connecting with the voters," Lewis said. Her family has come out in support, including three nephews who have come up for the summer to aid Lewis. "We have a good crew and a good representation of young people, which I find energizing because they have all kinds of enthusiasm. They stay up all night," Lewis laughed. "My family keeps me grounded in reality."
Lewis and Important Issues: Two of the major concerns for Lewis are economic improvement and educational funding which she says go hand in hand; there can be no business development and growth without furthering education. She wants to fix up the roads and strengthen the infrastructure of Michigan's small businesses. "Our roads suck," Lewis said. Biting the bullet and investing in programs that mean the most to the state are right at the front of her political view. Lewis wants Michigan to be known for its education platforms rather than the incarceration rates.
"Without an education you cannot possibly have the wherewithal to understand what it means to establish a young business, let alone maintain one," Lewis stated.
Lewis Endorsements
Among a list of many, some of the most notable endorsements Lewis has received come from Representattive Terry Brown, Gretchen Driskell, Charles Brunner, Lewis Dodak, Cheryl Hadsall, Gloria A. Fulsher and Eric Welsby. Lewis has also been endorsed by Between The Lines and the Victory Fund.
Garnet Lewis' district 32
