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SAFE HOMES/SAFE KIDS:MICHIGAN ALLIANCE FOR LEAD SAFE HOUSING
Lead Abatement Contractor, Risk Assessor and Trainer Workshop
August 8, 2013
Tina Reynolds & Kim RustemHealth Policy Director &
Research AssociateMichigan Environmental Council
602 West Ionia St,
Lansing, MI 48933
517-487-9539
Safe Homes/Safe Kids:Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing
I. Formation of the coalition
II. Lead update
III. Where we are today
IV. Why we need you
V. Q & A
What is a coalition anyway?
People Purpose Success
Genesis of Safe Homes/Safe Kids (Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing)
Bad press caused embarrassment and outrage
Untested children Slow pace of
cleanups Poisoned kids still
living in lead-filled homes
The Governor’s Lead Commission
Established by the Legislature in 2004 Large and diverse membership Met over 4 years Issued many recommendations
Lead Funding Subcommittee
Subcommittee of the Governor’s Lead Commission
Goal was to find a revenue source to fund lead efforts in the state
Lead paint tax was recommended among other options
The “Founding Fathers” of Safe Homes/Safe Kids
Funding solution not found before Governor’s Lead Commission dissolved
Committed organizations pressed on with mission Believed that a successful funding campaign will
need the broad support of a coalition
Where did these committed advocates go?
Nov. 5, 2010 - East Lansing Public introduction of Safe Homes/Safe Kids:
Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing Broaden and grow the coalition Chart the way forward
What We Know Today
High lead poisoning linked to lower test scores in Detroit Public Schools (Detroit Free Press, Feb. 25, 2013)
New research finds lead is the hidden villain behind violent crime, lower IQ’s and the ADHD epidemic (Mother Jones, Jan/Feb 2013 Issue)
HUD/CDC cuts lead funding
The path forward
Educate policy makers and decision makers Think creatively about possible funding sources
and partnerships Grow the coalition
Coalition continues to make progress
BIG WIN: $1.25 million in new state dollars for lead poisoning prevention & abatement
Lead Education Day – 23 legislative meetings Met with DCH legislative liaison Monthly coalition calls Coalition is growing Coalition newsletter launched Facebook & Twitter pages launched
More $ will solve Michigan’s lead poisoning problem
We need funds to: Test and identify kids Identify lead hazards Abate lead risks Serve lead-poisoned kids and their families
What does this have to do with ME?
Care about kids Life’s work/job Potential for expanded
business Joining the coalition improves
chances of success
What do you want from ME?
Spend some time on the Safe/Homes Safe Kids website: www.mileadsafehomes.org
Like our Facebook page & follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our online newsletter Talk to family, friends and local decision makers
about why we need more resources to fight lead poisoning
Join our coalition!
Michigan’s Kids Need You!
Joseph Barclay Michael Barclay David Baxter James Copeland Harry Dryer David Farmer Deborah Garcia Kenneth Drew Gulliver Dawn Hallwood Randy Herbert Leslie Jaquette Randy Jarzembowski Bruce Jones
Carlo King Ernest King Kyle King John Hank Klein Alan Martin James Martin Robbie McFarlin Jason McMillin Jennifer Pendley Alexander Samul John Soisson Deborah Sorcier Jeff Suty
Coalition membership
How do I join the Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Housing?
What am I signing up for? No cost No time commitment
Please sign your pledge forms NOW to join the coalition.
What is standing in the way of ending lead poisoning in Michigan?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Perceptions – doesn’t affect me Education/Awareness Public pressure
You are part of the solution
Jobs and the economy are voters’ #1 concern Decision makers want business support Coalition needs many voices to succeed We need YOU You need US
Conclusion
Safe Homes/Safe Kids can tackle these obstacles with your help
Success means so much to Michigan’s kids and Michigan’s future
Thank you!
Tina ReynoldsHealth Policy Director
517-487-9539
Questions