"Strong families build strong communities and strong communities build a stronger Detroit."
- Krystal Larsosa
Priorities
Running for State Representative District 4, Larsosa is committed to policies that strengthen families and expand opportunity in Detroit. Her priorities are outlined through the is an acronym S.H.I.E.L.D. agenda:
Overview:
S — Support Seniors Helping Detroiters age with dignity.
H — Hope Zones Revitalizing residential neighborhoods and business corridors.
I — Invest in Strong Families Building stability from birth forward.
E — Education Preparing every child for success.
L — Livable Wages Connecting residents to opportunity.
D — District Public Safety Safe communities through prevention and accountability.
Too many seniors are living in homes that need repairs, struggling with rising utility costs, and facing isolation because neighborhood amenities have disappeared. Our Plan
Help seniors remain safely in their homes while increasing access to recreation, transportation, and community resources. Legislative Priorities
Expand home repair funding for seniors. Protect seniors from deed fraud and property tax foreclosure. Increase support for utility assistance programs. Invest in neighborhood recreation centers and senior programming. Improve transportation access for older adults. Strengthen protections against elder abuse and financial exploitation.
What Success Looks Like
More seniors aging in place.
Fewer tax foreclosures and deed fraud.
Safer homes.
Increased participation in recreation and wellness programs.
Revitalizing Residential Neighborhoods & Business Corridors
The Challenge
Many residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors still contain vacant structures, underutilized properties, and barriers that prevent stable housing, home ownership, and small business growth.
Our Plan
Create “Hope Zones” that attract investment while ensuring existing residents and entrepreneurs benefit from neighborhood growth. Legislative Priorities
Expand grants and low-interest loans for residential development and small businesses. Support Detroit-based entrepreneurs. Streamline state licensing and permitting processes. Incentivize grocery stores and essential retail in underserved areas. Encourage mixed-use development along commercial corridors. Increase support for minority-owned businesses.
What Success Looks Like
More occupied storefronts. More occupied residential properties. Increased home ownership. New neighborhood jobs. Increased local ownership. Stronger commercial corridors.
Families are under tremendous pressure from rising costs, childcare expenses, housing instability, and economic uncertainty. Our Plan
Support families before they reach crisis by investing in financial stability, healthy relationships, and child well-being. Legislative Priorities
Expand Rx Kids statewide.
Increase access to affordable childcare. Strengthen fatherhood, marriage and co-parenting supports. Improve foster youth transition services. Expand maternal and infant health programs. Support paid family leave.
Increase family economic security initiatives. What Success Looks Like
Students need more than test preparation. They need mental health supports, career pathways, strong teachers, and safe learning environments.
Our Plan
Support the whole child while ensuring schools receive equitable resources. Legislative Priorities
Protect equitable school funding. Increase teacher recruitment and retention. Expand school-based mental health services. Strengthen career and technical education. Support literacy and early childhood education. Expand college and workforce readiness programs.
What Success Looks Like
Improved academic outcomes.
More teachers staying in classrooms.
Better student mental health.
Increased graduation and career placement rates.
Many Detroiters are working hard but still struggling to afford housing, transportation, childcare, and everyday expenses. Our Plan
Create pathways to quality jobs while removing barriers faced by returning citizens, people with disabilities, and other overlooked workers. Legislative Priorities
Expand workforce development programs. Support second-chance hiring initiatives. Increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Grow apprenticeship and skilled trades programs. Support entrepreneurship and small business creation. Improve access to transportation for workers.
Safe Communities Through Prevention and Accountability The Challenge
Residents deserve to feel safe at home, at school, and in their neighborhoods. Our Plan
Support both prevention and enforcement by investing in youth, community violence intervention, and effective policing. Legislative Priorities Expand community violence intervention programs. Increase youth mentorship opportunities. Support neighborhood-based prevention efforts. Improve officer recruitment and retention. Strengthen mental health crisis response systems. Increase support for victims of crime. What Success Looks Like
Grounded in her experience as a community advocate, mother, and leader, Larsosa believes strong families, thriving local businesses, and equitable public policy are the keys to building a Detroit and Michigan where every generation has the opportunity to thrive.
It's time District 4 had a fighter who shows up for her community.
