I envision a government that faithfully follows the Constitution, respects individual liberty, protects taxpayer resources, and remains accountable to the people. believe our nation is strongest when government operates transparently, exercises only those powers granted by the Constitution, and serves citizens fairly regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or background. Every decision I make as your representative will be guided by these principles:
Uphold the Constitution.
Protect individual liberty.
Serve the people with honesty and integrity.
Promote transparency and accountability.
Exercise responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Support safe communities and effective public safety.
Encourage opportunity, personal responsibility, and economic growth.
Respect the dignity of every individual.
Listen to the people I represent.
Lead with humility and courage.
1. Lower the Cost of Living
- Lower grocery prices
- Lower energy costs
- Affordable housing
- Affordable healthcare
Make Life Affordable Again.
2. Grow Michigan Jobs
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Skilled trades
- Small business
- Bring Overseas Jobs Back
Build More. Make More. Earn More.
3. Safe Communities
- Public safety
- Law enforcement
- Fentanyl
- Mental health
- Neighborhood revitalization
Safe Streets. Strong Communities.
4. Honest Government
- Government transparency
- Oversight
- End waste
- Whistleblower protections
Put Taxpayers Before Politicians.
5. Protect Constitutional Rights
- Constitution
- Fourth Amendment
- Due process
- Individual liberty
- End Surveillance State
Defend the Rights That Define America.
6. Secure America’s Future
- Border security
- Military
- Energy independence
- Infrastructure
Secure Borders. Secure Energy. Secure America.
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09/28/2026 – CONGRESSIONAL PLATFORM – 19 ISSUES
C. MIA PETTUS
Candidate for U.S. Congress — Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
CONGRESSIONAL PLATFORM — 19 PRIORITIES
1. Constitutional Government
Constitutional limits • Individual liberty • Due process • Separation of powers • First, Fourth & Fifth Amendment protections • Congressional oversight • Constitutional accountability
2. Government Transparency, Accountability & Oversight
Government records • FOIA access • Whistleblower protections • Independent audits • Federal spending, contracts & grants • Program performance • Surveillance & technology transparency • Accountability regardless of party
3. Fourth Amendment, Privacy & Government Surveillance
Warrant requirements • Digital privacy • Third-party data • Medical & sensitive information • FISA §702 safeguards • Judicial & congressional oversight • Data access, retention and misuse
4. Human Dignity, Homelessness, Poverty, Mental Health & Addiction
Homelessness prevention • Mental-health treatment • Opioid/fentanyl response • Supportive housing • Workforce development • Economic independence • Second-chance employment, entrepreneurship & homeownership • Personal responsibility and dignity
5. Public Safety & Local Law Enforcement
Professional, trained & fairly compensated officers • Recruitment & retention • Equipment • Emergency response & ambulances • Civilian oversight • Body cameras • Constitutional accountability • Youth programs, coding, trades, financial literacy & employment preparation
6. Healthcare Affordability, Universal Access & Quality
Universal access • Public financing with private/nonprofit providers • Preventive/community care • Capitation & continuity of care • Prescription affordability • Generic competition • Market concentration • Administrative costs • Patient affordability • Healthcare executive compensation
7. Affordable Housing & Homeownership
Rehabilitation of existing homes • Weatherization & repairs • Vacant/underused buildings • Affordable housing • Homelessness prevention • Neighborhood preservation • Homeownership • Removal of unnecessary barriers • Second-chance homeownership
8. Veterans & Military
Veterans’ healthcare • Benefits • Disability services • Employment • Housing • Reduced administrative barriers • Program accountability • Military readiness • Procurement oversight • Responsible defense spending
9. Disability Rights & Caregivers
Accessibility • Independence • Equal treatment • Easier disability programs • Reduced administrative barriers • Transparency • Caregiver assistance • Respite • Training • Support for family caregivers
10. Immigration & Border Security
Secure borders • Credible enforcement • Orderly legal immigration • Barbara Jordan/U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform framework • Employer accountability • Serious-crime enforcement • Due process • Human dignity • National security
11. Energy Affordability & Grid Modernization
Reliable, affordable energy • Grid modernization • Transmission & infrastructure • Solar & sustainable energy • Efficiency • Consumer protection • Large-load/data-center cost allocation • Sustainable manufacturing • Energy technology • Workforce preparation
12. Economic Opportunity, Small Business, Deregulation & Decentralization
Remove unnecessary regulation • Small business • Entrepreneurship • Manufacturing • Skilled trades • Apprenticeships • Workforce training • Vacant commercial property redevelopment • Decentralized decision-making • Bring appropriate customer-service/call-center jobs back to Michigan/U.S.
13. Agriculture & Food Security
Michigan farmers • Domestic production • Resilient supply chains • Agricultural market competition • Market-concentration review • Competition-law enforcement when warranted • Pricing transparency • Reliable domestic food supply
14. Consumer Protection & Competition
Consumer-data rights • Transparency in collection, sale, sharing & use of personal information • CCPA/CPRA principles • Protection against unauthorized data use • Competition • Anti-competitive conduct • Healthcare and market concentration • Opportunities for smaller competitors
15. Infrastructure & Responsible Technology
Responsible infrastructure development • Data-center energy, water & infrastructure impacts • Prevent cost shifting to residents/ratepayers • FLOCK/ALPR oversight • Warrants • Access controls • Retention • Sharing • Deletion • Constitutional privacy protections
16. Education & Workforce Development
Parental involvement • School choice • Public, charter, private & homeschool options • Funding follows the student • Public-fund accountability • Skilled trades • Apprenticeships • Vocational education • Coding • Computer skills • Financial literacy • Career preparation
17. Environmental Stewardship & Natural Resources
Great Lakes • Freshwater • Drinking water • Air • Land • Forests • Conservation • Pollution reduction • Sustainable energy & manufacturing • Responsible resource management • Environmental protection with workforce development and economic opportunity
18. Reproductive Health, Patient Autonomy & Medical Privacy
Patient autonomy • Reproductive healthcare decisions • Medical privacy • HIPAA protections • Stronger safeguards for government access to medical records • Warrants for identifiable medical information • Notice & accountability for improper access • Distinction between personal faith and governmental authority
19. Community Project Funding & Federal Resources for Michigan
Legitimate federal resources for MI-8 • Community Project Funding when eligible • Public-safety infrastructure • Community facilities • Workforce-training facilities • Transportation & water infrastructure • Transparent disclosure of recipient, amount, purpose, federal nexus & expected community benefit • Congressional oversight and taxpayer accountability
GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
Constitutional Government • Individual Liberty • Transparency • Accountability • Responsible Stewardship of Taxpayer Resources • Economic Opportunity • Human Dignity • Safe Communities • Decentralization/Deregulation • Government That Serves the People
C. Mia Pettus for Congress — Michigan’s 8th Congressional District
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