Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton, with photo by Jameca Patrick-Singleton,
United States Congressman Dan Kildee has announced that he will not seek re-election. Kildee, a Flint native, represents the 8th Congressional District, which includes Genesee, Saginaw, and Bay counties, as well as part of Midland.
In a November 16 press release Kildee said in part: “I was first elected to public office when I was 18 years old. Nearly five decades later, I continue to love public service and the work I do every day. For most of this year, I saw myself continuing to serve and was actively planning another campaign. But there are times in all our lives that make you reassess your own future and path. For me, being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year was one of those moments. Thankfully, earlier this year I had successful surgery and I’m cancer-free. But, after spending time with my wife, children and grandchildren and contemplating our future, the time has come for me to step back from public office. Running for office, ultimately, is a personal decision first. And this was not an easy decision to make. But I know it’s the right one for me and for my family”.,
Kildee has served six terms in the United States House of Representatives. He worked on several initiatives during his time in Congress working on water infrastructure legislation as a result of the Flint Water Crisis.
