Fighting for Equal Representation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government — endorsed Claretta Duckett-Freeman for the Lansing City Council in Michigan.
Mrs. Claretta Duckett-Freeman moved to Lansing 16 years ago to attend Michigan State University and quickly found a place she wanted to call home. Before deciding to run for office, Mrs. Duckett-Freeman served her country as a combat medic and mental health specialist in the United States Army Reserve. Recently, Mrs. Duckett-Freeman began a new career as a firefighter-EMT for Windsor Township. In addition to her work as a first responder, she is a board member of Willow Tree Family Center and the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery.
Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“The Collective PAC is proud to endorse Claretta Duckett-Freeman for city council in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Duckett-Freeman is a dedicated wife, mother, community activist and first responder, who once elected, will continue to work to improve the lives of every family and resident in the city. Mrs. Duckett-Freeman is committed to increasing investments in city departments like Parks and Recreation and Human Relations and Community Services and will focus on the creation of affordable housing while securing safe shelters for the homeless population in the city. The Collective PAC is excited to work with Claretta Duckett-Freeman as she runs to bring new and exciting ideas to the Lansing City Council.”
ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC
The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.