LANSING, Mich. —Senator Roger Victory earlier this month joined other Michigan state legislators in passing the state budget for the new fiscal year.
“The overall budget invests in our local roads, cuts taxes for working families and seniors, and reduces overall government spending,” said Victory, R-Hudsonville.
Victory helped secure more than $25 million in the state budget to improve local infrastructure and enhance public safety in his district. Within the 31st Senate District, $920,000 was specifically allocated for Blendon Township to help improve its water system, and another $600,000 was awarded to Park Township to support the acquisition of the former U.S. Coast Guard station for use by the fire department’s marine division.
The fiscal year 2026 state budget also invests in a new public safety trust fund, which will make funding available to local governments for law enforcement and community violence intervention. The 31st Senate District will receive over $630,000 from this fund.
“These projects are significant investments to improve infrastructure and public safety in our communities,” Victory said. “I am glad to have supported funding for these projects and look forward to continuing to advocate for the good folks of West Michigan.”
Of the $25 million in increased funding for infrastructure, Allegan County can expect to receive roughly $6 million to improve local roads. Ottawa County will receive more than $14 million in additional revenue. Cities and villages will also see an increase in allotments for roads, including:
- Ferrysburg — $162,338
- Grand Haven — $542,021
- Holland — $1,888,649
- Hudsonville — $347,841
- Spring Lake — $120,019
- Zeeland — $275,753
“My constituents have continued to voice their concerns over the state of our local roads. This budget and the policy changes we made alongside it will finally ensure a sustained, long-term investment in our local roads,” Victory said.
The 31st Senate District includes parts of Ottawa and Allegan counties.
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