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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 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.

Full plan:

S — Support Seniors

Helping Detroiters Age with Dignity
 
The Challenge
 
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.

H — Hope Zones 

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.

I — Invest in Strong Families   

Building Family Stability from Birth Forward
 
The Challenge
 
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
 
Lower child poverty. Better birth outcomes. Stronger family relationships. Increased financial stability.

E — Education 

Every Child Deserves a Fair Shot
 
The Challenge
 
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. 

L — Livable Wages

Connecting Residents to Opportunity
 
The Challenge
 
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.
 
What Success Looks Like
 
Higher employment rates. 
Higher wages. 
More second-chance hiring. 
Greater economic mobility.
 
This is another area where your reentry and workforce experience gives the campaign unusual credibility.

D​ — District Public Safety

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
 
Reduced violent crime. 
Increased youth engagement. 
Stronger community trust. 
Safer neighborhoods.

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.