The Rev. Horace Sheffield, Detroit Ecumenical Ministers Alliance says Con-Con would put Michiganders’ rights, democratic process at risk

LANSING, Mich. – A Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) would bring sweeping changes that could weaken hard-fought civil rights, said The Rev. Horace Sheffield III, chairman and CEO of the Detroit Ecumenical Ministers Alliance (DEMA).  

Sheffield is among a growing coalition joining together to urge Michiganders to vote NO on Proposal 1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, ballot. DEMA brings together ministers from various Christian traditions to collaborate on community service and advocacy.  

“Opening Michigan’s constitution to wholesale revision would invite confusion, conflict and the influence of powerful special interests at the expense of everyday Michiganders,” Sheffield said. “Michigan's constitution belongs to the people, and we should preserve the existing amendment process that keeps voters, not political insiders, in control." 

DEMA is among a growing number of groups working with Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests (PMCSI) to encourage Michiganders to reject the call for a Constitutional Convention. The question, which will appear as Proposal 1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, ballot, appears on the ballot every 16 years. It asks voters whether to convene a Con-Con, which would open Michigan's Constitution to a complete rewrite.  

PMCSI is continuing to grow its supporter network. To join the list of supporters and find ways to help, visit protectmiconstitution.com.