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Government Relations and Advocacy

Learn more about EUPRPDC’s priorities and roles in regard to the political landscape of the EUP and Michigan.

Regional Priorities

  • Rural Development
    • Why It Matters: The EUP’s population density is 15.2 people per square mile, which is considerably lower than the national population density of 93.8 people per square mile and Michigan’s population density of 178.0 people per square mile according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
    • Relevant Bills We’re Tracking: More Info Coming Soon
  • Tourism
    • Why It Matters: “Accommodation and Food Services” and “Retail Trade” rank 2 & 3 in a study of the largest industries in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, trailing only “Government.”
    • Relevant Bills We’re Tracking: More Info Coming Soon
  • Protecting Natural Resources
    • Why It Matters: The Eastern Upper Peninsula has 1,208 miles of Great Lakes freshwater shoreline, and nearly 70% of the EUP is forested.
    • Relevant Bills We’re Tracking: More Info Coming Soon

At EUPRPDC, our mission is to ensure a vibrant region through programs and initiatives that drive tourism, preserve natural resources, and enhance rural development in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

We do this by tracking legislative and regulatory changes and communicating with our elected representatives. By staying informed and engaged, EUPRPDC ensures that our region has a voice in the decision-making process and that policies support our regional priorities.

Guided by feedback from our partners and firsthand research, we monitor, discuss, and advocate for legislation that impacts our region. Through strategic and thoughtful engagement, we ensure the EUP’s voice is heard, shaping policies that foster a thriving and sustainable future.

What We Do

  • Engage with Lawmakers
  • Provide Resources to Partners
  • Monitor and Analyze Policy Changes
  • Communicate Changes to Our Region

Senator John Damoose

  • Senate District 37
  • 517-373-2413
  • 820 Farnum Building or P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7840

Senator Ed McBroom

  • Senate District 38
  • 517-373-7840
  • 820 Farnum Building or P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7840

Representative Parker Fairbairn

  • House District 107
  • 517-373-2629
  • S-1486 House Office Building or P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909

Representative David Prestin

  • House District 108
  • 517-373-0156
  • S-1487 House Office Building or P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909