Andrew Boesenecker

I was born in Holland, MI, I grew up just a stone’s throw away from the shores of Lake Michigan. I was raised in a family that included public school employees, teachers, veterans and law enforcement officers. I am also proud of a family heritage that includes generations of farmers – people who know the importance of growing healthy food for their neighbors and community.I spent my childhood and teenage years sailing on Lake Michigan, exploring parks and forests, and riding my bike anywhere it would take me. One of those kids who couldn’t stop beating on pots and pans, I received my Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Western Michigan University in 2001. I love playing drums and the marimba (and also the pots and pans) with my three children to this day.

Gender Parity

People have the right to do what they want with their bodies.

I was pleased to cosponsor and stand up in support of The Reproductive Health Equity Act (HB22-1279) and I will continue to listen and advocate to ensure that each and every person – no matter their socioeconomic status – has universal access to comprehensive health care, including abortion services, pregnancy and pre-natal care, health screenings, education, HIV testing and treatment, STD testing and treatment, emergency contraception, and birth control.

I will continue to advocate for equity in pay for women, equal employment opportunities and wage negotiation skills for workers, protections for workers who advocate for equal pay, and family-friendly workplaces.

I strongly support recent legislation that permits candidates in statewide races to use campaign funds to pay for child care – not only is it one of the many ways we can work toward gender parity, it also opens up pathways to elected office for working class families.