Martell Bivings

May 12, 2022 

Detroit, MI  - On May 1st, Martell D. Bivings announced his candidacy for Congress in the 13th Congressional District.  Bivings recently stepped down from his position as a business liaison with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation(DEGC). For seven years his employment has allowed him to meet and listen to many business owners and residents within the new district. After listening to the issues important to them, Bivings decided to use his professional background and run for Congress.   

"I see a lot of families and businesses struggling. Due to inflation and government spending, the cost of living has increased beyond the means for most to make ends meet. The majority of citizens do not have confidence in the current administration to handle and fix the economy. When people cannot pay their basic bills and put food on the table for their families, something needs to be done."  

Bivings has extensive experience working with local businesses. He has helped open and support new businesses throughout the district. Over several years, he has secured nearly a million dollars in small business investments for  City Council District 4 in Detroit. He also was able to save business owners $85,000 in property taxes. It is this outside-the-box thinking that businesses and residents need in Congress.   

Focusing on inflation, the economy, and improving the quality of life for residents are at the forefront of Bivings’ campaign. He also is concerned about parents having a choice and say in their children's education. He wants to identify an easier and legal pathway to citizenship. Bivings also wants to protect and fully fund senior citizen programs and benefits.    

"Give me a chance, and I'll give you a choice. Metro Detroiters deserve a choice in Congress. I have the energy to outwork those around me, the experience to build businesses and the community, and the determination to make the new 13th Congressional District a model district.”  

Over the next few months, Bivings will be taking his campaign door-to-door to meet as many residents and business owners as possible. He can be reached at his website, BivingsForCongress.com, or by email BivingsForCongress@gmail.com.  

The new 13th Congressional District includes Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, River Rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte, Southgate, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Melvindale, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, and Wayne.