US Rep. Brenda Lawrence tours flood devastation, promises help
By Ingrid Kelley and David Komer online producer
Published Help is on the way, she said.
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence visits flood victims with message of hope
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence spent Friday visiting victims of the flood in Detroit, Harper Woods, and Grosse Pointe.
Her first stop was Harper Woods, where she got a first-hand look at the aftermath of last week s rainfall that left many homes businesses and city buildings dealing with flood damage. We lost $4600 to $5,000 in books, said Kristen Valyi-Hax, the library director.
While in the 32nd District Court, administrator Rachelle Matouk said that most of the carpets will have to be replaced and pointed out signs of black mold from the flood damage.
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Attorney Rebekah Coleman, a newly-elected judge in the State of Michigan’s 32a District (Harper Woods), had the honor of being sworn in by her father, a fellow judge. Coleman’s swearing-in took place on Dec. 28, according to a statement from court administrator Rachelle Matouk.
“I was able to share this very special moment with my father as he swore me in as Judge of the 32A District Court,” she told The Female Influencer.
Ballotpedia reported that Coleman defeated incumbent Daniel Palmer on Nov. 3 during the general election. She won the seat by 448 votes or 53% majority vote. The newly-elected magistrate will focus on community-based programs, including offering literacy programs, alternative sentencing, legal aid for the civil and landlord-tenant division, as well as drug and sobriety treatment programs for residents.