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Thank you!

I am honored to be the Ninth District’s choice for State Representative. I look forward to being your voice in Lansing.
Willie Burton

Willie Burton: A Proven Fighter for Detroit’s Working Families

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I’m Willie E. Burton, your Police Commissioner Emeritus for District 5 and the youngest to ever serve in the nation. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with working people, demanding accountability, transparency, and real investment in our communities. Now, I’m stepping up to run for State Representative in District 9, and I’m asking for your support.
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12 Years of Service to Detroit’s District 5

As Police Commissioner for Detroit’s District 5 for 12 years, I’ve delivered results:
    • I voted to deploy body cameras across all precincts to protect officers and residents from false claims.
    • I backed Project Green Light, helping install real-time crime-prevention cameras at over 310 Detroit businesses, and expanding the program to senior citizen residences.
    • I supported a raise in officer starting pay from $31,000 to $37,000 and a 4% salary increase for all officers, plus educational reimbursements for those who serve our city.

Fighting for Jobs, Mental Health, and Community Safety

        • I launched the Fight Crime, Grow Jobs Initiative, helping 700+ small businesses access capital and create apprenticeships and internships for Detroit youth.
        • I championed gun safety, securing and distributing 1,000 free gun locks across all 12 precincts.
        • I formed the Mental Health Task Force with Wayne State University to confront the mental health crisis in our communities.

But There’s More Work to Do.

Detroit deserves leadership that puts people over profit. That’s why, as a State Representative, I will: ✅ Vote for tax and social justice, ensuring those who benefit most from Detroit’s revival pay their fair share. ✅ Push for more affordable housing so every Detroiter has a place to call home. ✅ Defend affordable water rates, because water is a human right—not a luxury. ✅ Demand better public transit so workers and families can get where they need to go without barriers. ✅ Return power to the people by making sure our state government works for all Detroiters, and not just billionaires.

Public Money for Public Good.

The choice is clear: If you believe in a Michigan that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few—vote for Willie E. Burton for State Representative District 9. Together, we can build a safer, fairer, and stronger Detroit.

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