CRIMINAL JUSTICE WEEK
This week, Kimberly and Team BIZON will be focusing on Criminal Justice Reform.
"Rehabilitation means being a part of society again."- Kimberly
The phrase "defund the police" has been going around lately, especially after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Protests spawned across the nation to combat police brutality and other systemic racism that people of color experience in this country every day. I stood with my community at our local protests and I always will. However, the phrase "defund the police" is a misnomer that can create panic among conservatives and act as a road block to real change. I support a thorough review of community budget allocations and structuring, from police and first responders, to other public services, so that community budgets can be properly funded and so local citizens have a say in how their communities are kept safe. I support police and first responders, but I am concerned that other services in our local communities have been terminated, and the police and first responders have picked up the slack. Social services need attention and funding to address economic, mental health, and other daily life problems, instead of funding prisons and jails, especially for our children and teens.
Private prison systems are not the money savers they were sold on, nor do they provide better security, housing, health, and safety. This needs to be addressed, and we need to ensure that incarcerated citizens participate in rehabilitation programs, job training, and receive proper healthcare and support so when they complete their sentences, they are ready to be contributing members of society and are prepared to live productive, full lives, and not be labeled as criminals with no job prospects.
Lastly, it is time to legalize marijuana in this country. Michigan has been on the front line of this journey and I couldn't be prouder of our progress. However, marijuana needs to be decriminalized and legalized federally so that state systems can be allocated the resources they need to develop this growing economic sector. Too many people are in jail for small marijuana related offenses and they need to be released and their records expunged. These people deserve a second chance.
Kimberly has started her Community Outreach, here is where she has been since winning the Primary.
(Monday) GRAND OPENING OF CULVER'S IN FT. GRATIOT
Congratulations and Welcome to the neighborhood Culver's. Thank you to the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce and Fort Gratiot, MichiganTownship for hosting this event– Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Culver's Fort Gratiot. Our communities need new businesses like yours to help grow our economy here locally. A very special thanks to the Owners: Kevin, Kevin and Katie, and also Nick, the Manager, I wish you the best of luck here in St. Clair County, Michigan.
WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlybizonforcongress/videos/608494999854806/
WHERE WILL KIMBERLY BE THIS WEEK?
LAPEER CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY AT 6:30PM
Kimberly will be attending the Lapeer City Council Meeting focused on staying connected with small local businesses.
KIMCAST INTERVIEW WITH WAYNE ROPER: "LEARNING HOW OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AFFECT OUR CRIMINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE"
Wayne Roper is a retired mental health professional who worked directly with the criminal justice system.
COFFEE CHATS WITH KIM ON FACEBOOK LIVE WEDNESDAY AT 6PM
Coffee chats are going well and many voters have been reaching out with concerns.
JOIN IN THE CONVERSATION: https://www.facebook.com/events/2717016388579883/
GRAND OPENING OF THE HATCH IN PORT HURON AT 4PM
Kim is back in Port Huron to support the opening of another small business!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1957842814349454/
TEAM BIZON VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION MEETING ON AUG. 30TH AT 1PM ON ZOOM
Meet Kimberly and Team BIZON at this Virtual Volunteer Meeting. You will learn how we will #WIN in 2020, however we need YOU to make that happen. This 2020 Election is like no other. Everything we value as Americans is under attack. This congressional seat belongs to the "people" and should not be bought. Together, we can #WIN. This event is FREE. RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-mopzkvGtXNA6FxvjhkaFyAxxe7ANdn
SIGNS ARE IN
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Summer Texting Program and Door Knocker drop-off opportunities.
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Do you need a sign?
We just received our next bundle of signs this week.
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We need your help to flip Michgan's 10th Congressional District Blue!
Lisa McClain is trying to buy this Congressional Seat. She has already spent over 2 Million and is now coming after us. We cannot let her buy this seat. This seat belongs to the people of District 10. We need your help!
Mail a check or click on the button below.
Free bumper stickers with every donation.
Mail check to Committee to Elect Kimberly Bizon:
PO Box 52, Lexington, MI 48450.
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