OUR PLATFORM
Fighting for Workers
and Unions
We are facing an affordability crisis. Working people are struggling to afford groceries, rent, and utilities as prices go up and wages stagnate. Gerik Maverick will fight for working people by supporting unions, raising the minimum wage, and expanding workers rights. This support also extends to housing reform, State Representative Rheingan’s universal healthcare bill, and policies that support families.
Strengthening Education for All
A quality education should not be gatekept behind access to personal wealth. Gerik supports programs designed to uplift every student in Michigan: universal Pre-K, free school lunch, and tuition-free public college because investing in education is investing in Michigan’s future. Gerik will fight for increased funding for schools, strong academic standards, and resources that empower students and educators alike.
Keeping Local Money Local
Large corporations and out-of-state investors should not be allowed to drive up housing costs and push out local residents. Gerik supports common-sense regulations on short-term rentals, paired with other solutions like investment in medium-density housing and zoning reform. Gerik believes that we should prioritize local businesses for state and municipal contracts to ensure our tax dollars are reinvested in our communities, not funneled out-of-state.
Protecting Our Towns, Farms, and People
Gerik will fight for policies and regulatory reforms that keep housing affordable, support responsible development, and protect local farms by focusing on housing density. Strong communities depend on a healthy environment. Gerik supports policies that promote green energy, protect our state’s natural resources, and create sustainable jobs. When it comes to public safety, Gerik believes in expanding mental health services, social programs, and community-led initiatives designed to prevent crime.
Defending Civil Rights
Gerik has spent the last four years fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Southwest Michigan. It is vital that we protect LGBTQ+ youth from political attacks and defend their parent’s rights to access the healthcare, education, and resources that their kids need. This same passion motivates Gerik’s support for racial justice, economic justice, women’s rights, disability rights, and migrant rights.