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=== Assistant: Here are some key policies and accomplishments of Sherry Gay-Dagnogo during her time in office: ===
Here are some key policies and accomplishments of Sherry Gay-Dagnogo during her time in office:

===== Education & Youth Advocacy: =====
* School Funding Equity: She fought for increased funding for Detroit Public Schools, pushing back against state policies that disproportionately affected urban schools.
* Teacher Support: Advocated for higher teacher salaries and improved working conditions to address the teacher shortage in Michigan.
* Anti-School Takeovers: Strongly opposed the state’s emergency management policies, which placed Detroit schools under state control, arguing they harmed students and communities.

===== Criminal Justice Reform: =====
* Expungement Laws: Supported measures to expand expungement opportunities, allowing people with past criminal records to have a second chance at employment and housing.
* Prison Reform: Advocated for alternatives to incarceration and sentencing reforms, particularly for non-violent offenders.

===== Economic Development & Housing: =====
* Affordable Housing Initiatives: Worked to secure funding for affordable housing projects in Detroit, ensuring low-income residents weren’t displaced by gentrification.
* Jobs & Small Business Support: Supported programs that provided job training and funding for minority-owned businesses.

===== Environmental & Community Advocacy: =====
* Water Affordability Legislation: Spoke out against water shutoffs in Detroit, advocating for policies to make water more affordable for low-income residents.
* Anti-Pollution Efforts: Pushed for environmental justice initiatives, addressing air and water pollution in Detroit’s most affected neighborhoods.

===== Other Notable Actions: =====
* Endorsed Presidential Candidates: She was an early supporter of Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, highlighting his policies on education and urban development.
* Mentorship & Community Engagement: Continues to mentor young political leaders and remains active in Detroit’s political scene.

Would you like details on a specific bill she sponsored or her post-legislative work?