endorsements

I'm proud to have the support of our elected representatives:

Council Vice President, Laura Toy
Speaker Pro Tempore, Laurie Pohutsky
State Senator Dayna Polehanki
State Senator Mary Cavanagh
State Representative Matt Koleszar
State Representative Stephanie Young
Livonia Public School Board Trustee, Madeline Acosta
Livonia Public School Board Trustee, Liz Jarvis

Local Organization + Community Endorsements

It is my goal to meet with as many residents as possible so they can have the opportunity to determine for themselves if I'm the right candidate for them; however, I understand that people also like to have references.

For that reason, I will actively seek endorsements from local unions and organizations as those opportunities become available.

I am a supporter of labor unions. I believe that when we invest in our workers, we see the returns in quality of service and quality of life. I am proud to have the endorsements of the following organizations:

AFSCME Council 25

Sheet Metal Workers Local 80

Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers Local 2

Iron Worker Local Union No. 25

IUPAT District Council 1M

UAW Region 1A

Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades Council

Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights

IBEW Local 58

Plumbers Local 98

Sierra Club Michigan

Moms Demand Action - Western Wayne

Livonia Commissioners + Community Leaders

I'm proud of the community work I do in Livonia. It is my goal to connect with and help connect as many people as possible. Here are some individual references from folks that I work with in our community.

Mary Morrison - Library Commission

Michael Testa - Zoning Board of Appeals

Nikki Mehelich - Greenleaf Commission

LIndsey Hakala - Historical Commission

My former boss, the late Senator Carl Levin gave an endorsement to my 2021 campaign for Livonia City Council

"Carrie Budzinski joined my staff, working in my Detroit office, shortly after her graduation from college and remained on staff until my retirement. During those years, she was a passionate and dedicated advocate for Michigan residents - especially veterans. Carrie represented me in her work with constituents and at many public functions. I know she would do an excellent job representing the residents of Livonia on the City Council."