Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot
Elissa Slotkin U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot
Sen. Elissa Slotkin recently shared her thoughts and plans concerning infrastructure and border safety. Representing Michigan’s 7th District in the U.S. Congress since 2019, Slotkin emphasizes the importance of supporting the Blue Water Bridge team and the community surrounding it.
On April 22, 2025, Sen. Slotkin expressed her intention to "continue working with the MDOT Blue Water Bridge team and always push past the political noise to support our infrastructure, the safety of our border, and border communities." Read the full tweet here.
In a subsequent tweet on the same date, Slotkin highlighted the strategic importance of the team she collaborates with, referring to them as "the first line of defense for drug trafficking and illegal border crossings." She mentioned that they "discussed their upcoming plans for plaza expansion, which will begin construction next month." Read the full tweet here.
Furthermore, Slotkin pointed out the significance of the port of entry for Michigan. She noted that it "processes nearly 2,800 commercial vehicles and over 8,500 passengers in a single day," including many Canadians contributing to the workforce in industries such as healthcare and education in Port Huron. Read the full tweet here.
Elissa Slotkin, 46, who resides in Lansing, was born in New York City and graduated from Cornell University in 1998 with a BA. She took office, replacing Mike Bishop, in 2019.
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