Alpena Ballot Initiative Kick Off Tour with Up North Advocacy

Tired of waiting for politicians to make change? So are we. Learn how working folks are taking charge.

• Invest in MI Kids: Invest in MI Kids makes sure the wealthiest Michiganders pay their fair share. It would include a small tax surcharge on those who’ve benefitted most, with the money going directly to the School Aid Fund to support public schools across Michigan.
• Rank MI Vote: Proposes a constitutional amendment to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan. Ranked choice voting requires winning candidates to secure at least 50% of the vote and allows voters to rank their choice of candidates.
• Taking Back Our Power: Corporations shouldn’t be able to buy their way out of accountability and silence our voices in our elections. This coalition is launching a campaign to ban these corporations from making political contributions in Michigan.
• Family Leave Optimal Coverage: Raise wages and guarantee paid family leave.

Up North Advocacy empowers Northern Michigan communities through encouraging civic engagement, amplifying our diverse voices, and advocating for positive change. Grounded in our love for our region and its people, we champion democracy, education, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity to create a stronger, resilient, more equitable home for all.