Jimmie Wilson Jr.

Jimmie Wilson Jr. was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan.[1] Wilson graduated from Belleville High School in 2001.[2] His career experience includes working as an apprentice electrician with Ford Motor Company, an airplane mechanic, and a windmill builder.[1][2] Wilson has served as a trustee with the UAW Local 898, on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, and as a board trustee with the Charter Township of Ypsilanti.[1][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm married, a father of four, and a lifelong member of the Ypsilanti community. I'm currently serving as a Ypsilanti Township (pop. 55K) Trustee, after being elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. I have a broad, progressive platform, built around education, housing, and health care, including mental health care.

If you value workers’ rights, I’m the only candidate endorsed by labor unions, including teachers and firefighters.

If you value public schools, I have the endorsement of a dozen local school board members, including 3 school board presidents.

If you value civil rights, I’m the only candidate endorsed by the Black Caucus, LGBTQ+ elected officials, Planned Parenthood, and mental health and criminal justice reform advocates.

If you value experience, I’m the only candidate who has served in elected office.

Good government requires good working relationships. Growing community requires community with others. I'm proud of the relationships I've built while serving in the Township and elsewhere. I know that if you do me the honor of sending me to Lansing, with your support I'll have everything I need to do the work that needs to be done.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Quality health care, including mental health care, and housing are human rights.Educational equity should be measured in the classroom, not financial spreadsheets.For people to thrive, their community must thrive, and the work of achieving that is accomplished with others.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing, education, and health care, including mental health care are the core of my platform. These are essential to thriving. We all have a need to be safely housed and for our bodies and minds to have the best possible care. These things enable to us learn about and care for our world, others, and ourselves, and to in turn share our own particular contributions to our families and communities.

I see my role as a legislator as one who works with others on behalf of the people of my community to secure funding and support legislation that promote stability and opportunity.