Our mission is to continually increase the number of equity-minded officials, policies, and practices in Michigan. We mobilize money and time to support equity-minded candidates and ballot initiatives, participate in education and advocacy of equity-focused policies, and encourage direct citizen action to address equity issues. This year, Equity PAC’s priorities are to:
• Local Elected Positions
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Justice
In 2016, crime in Grand Rapids was at a 50-year low when the City Commission decided, in closed chambers, to place 65 rifles in police cruisers. This decision happened without any public input, despite calls from some Commissioners to take public comment. This decision was made and announced later during a city commission meeting - a shock to many community members, given their concerns with the current policing of their neighborhoods. Being fed up with important decisions like this moving forward without public input, transparency, and accountability, the people decided to build a new source of candidate and ballot support, public engagement, and trusted voice on key equity issues. It was here that a diverse group of concerned citizens came together to birth Equity Political Action Committee (PAC). Since then, Equity PAC has grown to hundreds of members, raised tens of thousands of dollars, and mobilized hundreds of hours to support political candidates and ballot initiatives. You can become an annual Equity PAC member by contributing a minimum of $50 or committing to volunteer 10 hours. We’re making a difference—and you can, too! Please join us in advancing a more equitable political agenda! Join by completing the linked application and/or by giving a financial gift.
