Capitol News

Representative Elissa Slotkin, who has been serving Michigan's 7th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, shared her recent experiences through a series of tweets. Slotkin, originally from New York City and now residing in Lansing, is known for engaging with her community and celebrating local traditions.

On March 16, 2025, Slotkin recounted her participation in a local tradition involving the boiling of sap to make maple syrup with a group known as "The Geezers." Although she missed the initial tree tapping, she expressed gratitude for being part of the boiling process and was presented with a maple leaf as a memento. "Yesterday, I was invited to join a special tradition of boiling sap to make maple syrup with 'The Geezers' (their name!). I missed the tree tapping but the boiling was on! Thanks so much for having me, and presenting me with a maple leaf of my own to remember this occasion!"

Later that day, Slotkin highlighted her attendance at an event celebrating apprenticeships. She congratulated graduates from the Michigan Regional Council of Millwrights and Carpenters, emphasizing the importance of such programs in building and maintaining economic stability. "Apprenticeships are a proven path to a good, solid, middle class American life, and yesterday, I was so glad to congratulate the graduating classes of the Michigan Regional Council of Millwrights and Carpenters. You build things, fix things and you keep our economy going."

On March 17th, Slotkin shared her enthusiasm for Detroit's St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in another tweet expressing her appreciation for how uniquely Detroit marks this holiday. "Nobody does St. Patrick’s day like Detroit!"