State Representative Erika Geiss (D-12th District)
talked to the students at West Middle School earlier this year.
After a brief introduction, Geiss explained her duties as a state
representative of the cities of Taylor, Romulus, and a small portion of Van
Buren Township. She represents the largest population in Wayne County. This is
a huge responsibility, and Geiss is the local voice in Lansing.
Rep. Geiss said, “I work for all of you: your
parents, friends and neighbors.” Some of her responsibilities include
researching and writing bills, working to get bills passed into laws and
sitting on four committees. Rep. Geiss said that her most
important duty, though,was listening to her constituents – the people of
her district.
Rep. Geiss really enjoys is visiting schools and
hearing the thoughts or students. She also read to students in the
elementary schools for Reading Month in March.
The students at West were very intrigued to meet a public
figure and listened intently. Many students took advantage
of their opportunity to ask questions. Among other things,
the students asked about the Flint water crisis, the length of her
service, her campaign, writing laws, compromise and some of the requirements
needed to become a representative.
Rep. Geiss made it easy for to understand how the
legislature can work for people, and why they need to use their voices in
government.
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