I'm a 100% permanently disabled U.S. Army veteran living in Detroit, Michigan. Like many other veterans, I dedicated my life to serving this country, putting everything on the line for our freedom and safety. After returning from service, I paid off my home in full, expecting that my family and I could enjoy the sense of security that comes with owning our property outright. Unfortunately, that security was shattered due to bureaucratic oversights.

According to Michigan's MCL 211.7b, disabled veterans like myself are exempt from paying property taxes. Despite faithfully submitting my exemption paperwork on multiple occasions, errors out of my control meant that these were never processed. This administrative failure led to the unthinkable – the foreclosure of my home due to unpaid property taxes that I should never have been charged in the first place.

This isn't just about a house; it’s about justice for those who have served this nation, ensuring that the laws put in place to protect us are respected and enforced. My home was taken away, not due to neglect or financial irresponsibility, but because of a system that failed me.

We call on Michigan state officials and governmental bodies to right this wrong. We seek the restitution of my home and demand that existing laws are followed accurately, with safeguards in place to prevent this tragedy from happening to any other veteran. Implementing better tracking and accountability measures is essential, requiring transparency in the processing of veteran tax exemptions.

Please join me in urging Michigan authorities and local leaders to act swiftly and decisively. By making your voice heard, you can help bring my family back home and ensure that no other veteran faces the same injustice. Sign this petition and stand with us to uphold the rights and protections deserving of all our veterans. Let's ensure our state honors its commitments to those who have given so much.