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Newsletter - Keeping Up With Callie
12/8/2025
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Happy holidays, everyone! As we roll into December, our team of organizers and community leaders are continuing the urgent work across our neighborhoods of listening to the needs of folks here and engaging voters at their homes, where they eat and shop, community events, and festivities across the district. This campaign is a "we," never a "me." And the only way we continue to move forward is together.
On that note, as we hit the shops this season - think local! It's one way we can best support our local communities. S mall businesses drive our local economy and put money back into our community infrastructure, schools, and health care systems.
You can read more about the positive impact of shopping local here [[link removed]] .
We also have new and exciting content coming out on social media. Please take a moment to follow our campaign by clicking the icons below!
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Issue Spotlight: Stay Happy and Healthy
Recently, Trump dismissed “affordability” as a Democratic “con job,” when in reality, affordability is what allows families to keep a roof over their heads, put food on the table, and pay for basic care. For most people, it’s not political. It’s survival.
Two weeks ago, the campaign announced an Affordable [[link removed]] L.I.F [[link removed]] [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] E. [[link removed]] , a policy platform with four clear policy tenets: local housing, income, food, and essential healthcare. When your rent rises, your income remains stagnant, food prices soar, and the cost to care for your children and family becomes out of reach, you’re left living in fear about what tomorrow can bring.
When I am elected, I will fight to make life affordable for working families, seniors, veterans, students — all of us. That means protecting you from losing your ACA subsidies, lowering health care and prescription drug costs, making sure social security doesn't go away, childcare is accessible, and ensuring our communities have the resources they need to stay warm, safe, and supported.
Let’s build a district where everyone has the chance to live with dignity, stability, and hope.
Affordable L.I.F.E Press Brief [[link removed]]
Callie on the road 🚗
[[link removed]] The best part of running for office is sitting down with incredible people meeting the moment across this district - nonprofit organizers delivering clothes and food to those without, teachers challenging students to find truth and conviction, first responders trekking through bad weather to help those in need, small business owners tackling the challenges of running a business in the midst of uncertainty, every day people writing letters to the editor demanding voice and change. These folks shape who and what this campaign is - a campaign by us and for us.
And with that, if you haven't already - join us!
Upcoming Events Near You [[link removed]]
Dec. 11
Houghton Lake, 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Meet and greet at Cut River Grille, Houghton Lake. Please contact us here [[email protected]?subject=Houghton Lake meet and greet] for more info.
Keep an eye out for more events coming in the future!
In the News 📰
Media Spotlight Media Coverage
Recently, we joined WMKT's Nick Rhudy to talk about an Affordable L.I.F.E., discussing how to break through federal red tape to support community investments, how the next generation can purchase homes, paid leave, and elderly care. Listen to our conversation here. Read about our Affordable L.I.F.E platform in the St. Ignace News here.
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Listen to our recent interview with Patti Vasquez here.
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Service Spotlight 💡
[[link removed]] This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Field Volunteer, Greg Semple of Grand Traverse County . Greg and his wife, Ann, have been dedicated supporters of our campaign, consistently showing up to help move our work forward.
Greg has already made over 160 voter contacts — and he isn’t slowing down. His commitment, energy, and belief in this mission are making a real impact in our community.
Thank you, Greg! It’s volunteers like you who make all the difference.
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Your Story 📖
Please take five minutes to share your incredible story with us by clicking on this link and filling out our story submission form. We want to know what YOU are passionate about. What’s an important issue in your community that we should know about? [[link removed]]
Please reach out to [email protected] [[email protected]?subject=Interest in Communications] if you want to join our communications team. We want to hear from everyone, and we can do that with your support. Share your story here [[link removed]]
Call To Action 🚨
People like you power this campaign:
Donate: Campaign contributions directly impact our campaign's success, and we need your help. Donations are used to power the essentials of reaching voters - like printing literature, running ads, supporting staff, and keeping events and outreach efforts strong across the district. Donate [[link removed]]
Volunteer: Volunteering supports our campaign by building people-centered change. Expanding outreach, strengthening community connections, and showing voters that this movement is driven by neighbors, not corporations. Volunteer [[link removed]]
Host an Event: We are currently looking for supporters who are willing to host an event for me. We need to set up more fundraisers and meet-and-greets across the state, and we cannot do it without you! Host [[email protected]?subject=Host an Event&body=]
Campaign Store: Want some Callie Barr swag? Go to our campaign store and buy our merch! Your purchase helps fund our campaign, and you get some great apparel. Store [[link removed]]
Thank you for believing in this campaign and the future we’re building together.
I'll see you on the road!
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