NMU alumna and State Rep. Sara Cambensy ('02 BS '09 CER '11 MPA) was named assistant House Democratic floor leader for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Cambensy is serving her second term representing the 109th House District and previously served on the agriculture, local government and natural resources committees.
“With my appointment, I will be involved in weekly meetings with leadership to discuss potential bills coming to the floor that could help or hurt constituents who live in rural areas of our state,” Cambensy said in a press release. “Having a seat at the table will allow me to be a strong advocate for residents in the Upper Peninsula and be in a position to advocate for amendments or change. This appointment is an opportunity to raise awareness about unique issues and circumstances that affect rural families, businesses, industry and individuals in Michigan, and help ensure that legislators consider our needs when passing bills.”
As assistant Democratic floor leader, Cambensy will be working closely with Democratic Floor Leader Yousef Rahbi (D-Ann Arbor) to direct House Democrats’ legislative priorities during the session.