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State representative announces $3 million lead-abatement grant and other budget wins for Mount Clemens
Summary
State Rep. Denise Spencer briefed the Mount Clemens City Commission on the 2026 state budget, announcing a $3,000,000 grant for lead-based abatement in Mount Clemens and several transportation, school and public-safety allocations affecting the city.
State Rep. Denise Spencer updated the Mount Clemens City Commission on state budget items and funding that the city can expect in 2026, including a $3,000,000 grant earmarked for lead-based abatement in Mount Clemens homes.
Spencer told the commission she secured an award intended to fund home remediation work. "I have secured $3,000,000 for the city of Mount Clemens for lead based abatement," she said, describing per-household cost assumptions used in planning. At the figures cited in the meeting, the funds would cover roughly 200 homes at $15,000 per home or about 250 homes at $12,000 per home, depending on the final per-house scope and contract prices.
Why it matters: Lead abatement work removes hazardous paint and plumbing that can cause elevated blood-lead levels, particularly in children. Commission members said the remediation funding will offer direct, visible benefits to residents and urged rapid local coordination to prioritize the highest-risk homes.
Other budget items Spencer highlighted include a $95,995 distribution from a community violence intervention program and $2,539,500 in transportation funding for Mount Clemens in 2026 — an increase the presenter said is about 33.4% over a 2024 baseline. The state representative also noted cuts to revenue-sharing the city receives: a referenced reduction of $77,080, leaving a projected $703,026 in that line.
Spencer and commissioners discussed next steps for the grant, including how the city will pair state funds with local outreach to identify eligible homes and timeline considerations for contracting and inspection work. The commission thanked the representative for the advocacy that secured the funds and asked staff to follow up with implementation details.
What's next: City staff and the representative said they will provide additional grant-administration details, eligibility criteria, and an implementation schedule as those items are finalized.
