WKTV Staff
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On Friday, Dec.23, as the U.S. House of Representatives wrapped up its 117th Congress, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) spoke on the House floor about the deep honor of serving Michigan’s Second Congressional District.
Starting Jan. 3, 2023, Huizenga will be serving Michigan’s 4th Congress District when he is official seated for the 118th Congress. His new district covers the lakeshore from southern Ottawa County to Benton Harbor and St. Joseph and extending east to include Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. The district also includes the entirety of Allegan and Van Buren counties and portions of Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Ottawa counties.
Due to redistricting from the 2020 U.S. Census, both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming fall under U.S. House of Representatives District 3, which will be served by newly elected representative Hilary Scholten.
In his address, Huizenga stated:
“As the 117th Congress comes to a close, I rise today to say it has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve Michiganders across Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Allegan counties in the current 2nd District.
“West Michigan is blessed to have beautiful beaches, world class manufacturing, and an incredible variety of top-notch agricultural produce. But what makes places like Muskegon, Grand Haven, Ludington, Pentwater, Fremont, Baldwin, and Grandville so special are the people that call these communities home.
“It’s embracing servant leadership, it’s emphasizing the value of hard work, and it’s fostering the drive to go the extra mile that makes West Michigan such a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
“As I say goodbye to the current Second District, I will never forget the residents who have called the Second Congressional District home over the past 10 years or the memories we have shared.
“Please know I will continue to be a champion for you and for Michigan.
“It has been an honor and a blessing to be your voice in Washington.”
