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Rep. Elissa Slotkin, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Michigan's 7th district, shared insights on her recent activities and reflections through a series of tweets. Her posts provide a glimpse into her ongoing engagement with local leaders and her experiences in Washington.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Slotkin mentioned hosting her final call with local leaders in Michigan's 7th district. She stated, "This morning, I hosted my final call with local leaders in #MI07. These calls began during COVID as we tried to deliver as much info to our communities as quickly as possible. Since then, they’ve become a helpful way to hear directly from folks on the ground in the district." The calls were initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure timely information delivery and have since evolved into a platform for direct communication with community members.

Continuing on December 4, she expressed appreciation for feedback from local leaders and emphasized the importance of federal officials listening to those working locally. She tweeted, "I’ve always valued feedback from our local leaders, and since they’re the ones doing the work back home it’s crucial that federal leaders listen. It was great to see everyone this morning and I can’t wait to represent them over in the Senate." This reflects her commitment to maintaining strong connections between federal initiatives and local implementation.

Later that day on December 5, Rep. Slotkin attended a significant event where she watched Sen. Debbie Stabenow deliver her farewell speech. In her tweet about this experience, she wrote: "Got to watch my mentor and friend, @SenStabenow, give her farewell speech this afternoon. It was a moving moment to witness as she reflected on her time in Washington." This occasion marked an emotional moment for Slotkin as she witnessed a pivotal transition for one of her mentors.