State Representative Denise Mentzer

10/24/2026

Dutton Farms held a really fun Gala last night called the High Hopes Festival of Dreams. There was face painting, balloon animals, magic tricks and a photo booth. Coney dogs, popcorn and cotton candy were scrumptious! Dutton Farm's mission is to empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity.

10/20/2026

Residents interested in learning more about Michigan's election process are invited to attend a nonpartisan voter education presentation at the Mount Clemens Public Library today at 4:30 p.m.

This event is intended to provide accurate, unbiased information about Michigan elections and offer community members an opportunity to learn more about voting procedures and election administration.

Additional information and details are available here:

https://mtclib.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=436178

We encourage residents who are interested in learning more about Michigan's elections to attend.

10/19/2026

Helped the Mount Clemens Beautification Committee clean up Shadyside yesterday. Beautiful day and beautiful park!

10/13/2026

Today is celebrated as Giving Day and Christian Financial Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis showed their community spirit and generosity. They awarded McRest a $75,000 grant. These dollars will directly fund vital services that McRest provides to so many people facing tough times, those who need emergency shelter, housing assistance and support services for their families. McRest is an indispensable partner to our community and we are grateful for their work. Thank you Christian Financial!

10/10/2026

Random notes from Friday mornings AFA, Air Force Association meeting.

Dr. John Todd who won a distinguished cross, 17 air medals and was severely wounded gave a presentation on threats to our constitution.

All governments do 4 things:
Pass laws, tax people, punish you if you break the laws and conscript people into service.

We welcomed 95 year old Tim who won the medal of merit.

Iran is 2.5 times the size of Texas and 10 times the size of Israel.

Next month's topic is air operations in Africa.

10/08/2026

While attending Dutton Farm's panel discussion on the Economic Power of Doing Good I was honored with a Champion of Inclusion award along with Senator Kevin Hertel. Dutton Farm creates opportunities for inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities. Panelists included Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association, Tiffany Albert, Senior VP of Community Relations for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kirsten Elliott, President and CEO of Community Housing Network and Adrian Lewis President and CEO of Forgotten Harvest. Together, we can lift up Macomb County residents and improve their ability to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

10/02/2026

Volunteered tonight at the 2026 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention. It was held in Detroit at the Motor City Casino. This Convention brings Medal of Honor Recipients to honor the past, serve the present and inspire the future. I was told tonight that people have a 1 in 5 million chance to meet a Medal of Honor Recipient. I was so lucky to share a table with one of these heroes.

09/26/2026

Spoke up for our teachers at the Macomb County Educators Fest at MEA Local 1 today. Teachers are training the leaders of tomorrow. Their voices need to be heard.

09/18/2026

I’m pleased to see the federal appeals court ruling last week that the Department of Energy exceeded its authority when it ordered the J.H. Campbell Coal Plant to remain open beyond its planned retirement date. The court’s decision reaffirms that Michigan should be able to make its own energy decisions through established state processes and careful planning.

In the fall of 2025, I spoke out against extending the operation of the Campbell plant because it would have increased costs for ratepayers while delaying Michigan's transition to more affordable and sustainable energy sources. The retirement plan had already been reviewed and approved by state regulators and grid reliability experts.

Michigan families deserve energy that is reliable, affordable, and accountable. This ruling is an important step toward protecting consumers, respecting state authority, and ensuring that long-term energy decisions are guided by sound planning rather than unnecessary federal intervention.

I will continue working to support policies that protect both Michigan residents and our energy future.

Federal Appeals Court Vacates First DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Coal Plant

09/17/2026

Last week, I was proud to see the Michigan Senate pass legislation that will help working Michiganders all across the state, building on efforts in the House that included my bill, HB 6234.

HB 6234 creates a pathway for eligible corrections officers to join the Michigan State Police Retirement System and allows qualifying employees to purchase service credit for prior years of service.

Our corrections officers work in challenging environments and continue to face staffing shortages, mandatory overtime, and growing safety concerns. As legislators, we have a responsibility to support the workers who serve our state every day. Providing a pathway to a secure retirement helps strengthen recruitment and retention while recognizing the important work these public servants do.

At a time when many Michigan families are feeling the strain of rising costs, retirement security matters. This legislation is an important step toward giving corrections officers the support and stability they have earned.