Where I Stand
Rep. Pauline Wendzel always has and always will support policies that help the continued growth and prosperity of Southwest Michigan.
auto insurance reforms
The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association accelerated a refund for Michigan drivers, due to the tremendous success of the no-fault auto insurance reforms.
The historic law that Rep. Pauline Wendzel was pleased to support was written to include an automatic refund next year, but the reforms produced large enough savings to accelerate the refund. No-fault reform is working, and the savings and benefits for Michigan families are getting better all the time.
For decades, politicians argued while hard-working Michiganders had their wallets drained by special interest groups. Where so many others have failed, Rep. Wendzel delivered. Pauline Wendzel is committed to ensuring the law will continue to deliver the promised savings to Southwest Michigan drivers.
farms & agriculture
Rep. Pauline Wendzel grew up on a fourth-generation family farm in Bainbridge Township where she learned the value of hard work and getting the job done right.
As your state representative, Pauline Wendzel has partnered with farmers across our state to cut red tape and address the challenges faced daily by Southwest Michigan farmers. Pauline knows these issues and challenges because they’re the same issues her family farm faces. Pauline Wendzel always has and always will defend and support our local growers.
Vocational Training & small businesses
Rep. Pauline Wendzel has taken action to improve access to skilled trades training programs across our state and create more jobs right here in Southwest Michigan.
Rep. Wendzel is a strong supporter of initiatives such as Michigan Reconnect and Going PRO to connect Michiganders with in-demand training programs for high paying jobs. Additionally, as the Chairwoman of the Commerce and Tourism Committee, Rep. Wendzel is committed to helping our small business grow, thrive, and compete with our surrounding states.
Infrastructure
Rep. Wendzel travels thousands of miles throughout our community and knows first-hand how terrible our roads are compared to other states. Rep. Wendzel was proud to support a conservative budget plan that directs every penny we pay at the pump to go toward fixing our roads without Governor Whitmer’s radical 45-cent gas tax or irresponsibly saddling our children with billions of dollars of debt. Southwest Michigan residents work hard for their money, and as your state representative, Pauline Wendzel will always fight to protect your paycheck.
Protecting the Second Amendment, Life, and Southwest Michigan values
Rep. Pauline Wendzel is an unapologetic supporter of the second amendment, the right to life, and our conservative Southwest Michigan values.
Rep. Wendzel was recently ranked as the third most conservative member of the Michigan House of Representatives in the 2021 legislative session. Additionally, she has received the endorsements of the NRA, Right to Life, and Michigan Farm Bureau in both of her prior elections.
Pauline Wendzel doesn’t just talk about defending our values, she’s taken action and delivered results for our Southwest Michigan families.
EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND ACCOUNTABLE STATE GOVERNMENT
Rep. Pauline Wendzel voted to support bipartisan legislation that subjects the governor and lieutenant governor to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and holds state representatives and senators to the same high standard by creating the Legislative Open Records Act (LORA).
You deserve government officials that are accountable to the people they serve.
Supporting Law Enforcement
Strong communities start with safe neighborhoods. Pauline Wendzel has always supported our first responders and opposed the radical idea of defunding the police. Pauline Wendzel has regularly earned the endorsement of the Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Pauline always has and always will support the brave men and women that keep our community safe.
Education
Michigan parents deserve to have a say in their child’s education, which is why I voted to give parents more freedom to choose the programs and opportunities that are best for their kids.
I believe every child deserves an equal shot at success, regardless of their family’s address or economic status. I always have and always will fight for Southwest Michigan students and ensure they have every opportunity to succeed.
Fighting Inflation
Across Southwest Michigan, prices and the cost of daily life is increasing and family budgets are being crushed. As your voice, Pauline Wendzel is taking action to fight inflation.
Democrats are focused on growing government, spending more money, and strangling American energy production. These ideas have failed - clearly. It's time to stop doubling down on bad policy and truly help Michigan residents by providing broad, desperately needed permanent tax relief.