Candidate Profile

MyKale (Kelly) Garrett

Democratic candidate for Michigan State Representative, District 18.

Former Mayor of Lathrup Village and current Mayor Pro Tem, Garrett is campaigning on affordability, public education, healthcare, housing, fair wages, safe neighborhoods, and protection of democratic rights.

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MyKale Kelly Garrett campaign photo
District 18 communities Farmington, Farmington Hills, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, and Southfield
OfficeMichigan House District 18
Campaign CommitteeCommittee to Elect Kelly Garrett
Public ServiceCouncilwoman, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem
Donation Limit Posted$1,225 per election

Leadership Record

Local results with a focus on basic services and affordability.

Garrett’s campaign biography emphasizes practical municipal leadership: infrastructure repair, water-main replacement, sewer cleaning and repair, lead service-line removal, hydrant upgrades, and neighborhood road reconstruction.

$7.2M State and federal funding secured, according to the campaign biography.
$1.5M Infrastructure project completed under budget, according to the campaign biography.
8.3 Miles of neighborhood roads reconstructed, according to the campaign biography.
10+ Years of public and community leadership described by the campaign.
Kelly Garrett campaign image

“Make life affordable for everyone again” is the campaign’s closing message on the Meet Kelly page.

Public Priorities

The official campaign issues page centers the race around household stability and community strength.

01

Public Education

Investing in schools, educators, class size, and safe learning environments.

02

Healthcare Access

Lowering healthcare expenses and protecting access to coverage.

03

Fair City Funding

Improving revenue sharing so cities can maintain roads, water systems, public safety, and essential services.

04

Workers and Wages

Standing up for fair wages, safe workplaces, and policies that respect work.

05

Safe Communities

Supporting strong, accountable public safety and prevention-focused community stability.

06

Democracy

Defending voting rights, transparent elections, and the integrity of the democratic process.

District Frame

A campaign built around inner-ring suburban communities.

District 18 is presented by the campaign as Farmington, Farmington Hills, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, and Southfield. The strongest page message is grounded in daily-cost pressure: food, utilities, housing security, healthcare, education, and neighborhood services.

Farmington Farmington Hills Lathrup Village Oak Park Southfield

Public Support

Selected endorsements listed on the official campaign site.

Organizations

Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, UAW Region 1, AFSCME, Michigan Association for Justice, Michigan Democratic Black Caucus, Black Mayors of Michigan, and labor and community organizations.

Elected Officials

Garlin Gilchrist, Dave Coulter, Haley Stevens, Rashida Tlaib, Jeremy Moss, Jason Hoskins, Samantha Steckloff, Noah Arbit, Donavan McKinney, Tyrone Carter, and local mayors, commissioners, council members, and school leaders.

Support Options

Official contribution page

The campaign contribution page lists suggested gifts from $5 through $1,000, supports credit card or mailed contribution, and posts a Michigan State Representative candidate limit of $1,225 per election for the 2026 cycle.

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Sources Used

Built from public campaign information.