Midland Daily News: McDonald Rivet: Saginaw Social Security Office Will Remain Open
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet said she has secured a commitment from the Trump Administration that it will not close the Social Security field office in Saginaw at 611 East Genesee Avenue.
The General Services Administration previously included Saginaw’s Social Security Office on a list of properties targeted for disposal, before removing the list from its website without explanation.
McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) said she immediately sent an initial letter urging the continued operation of the Saginaw office and demanding clarity on its future, but got no response for over a month.
On Tuesday, McDonald Rivet hosted a press conference outside the field office with affected community members and sent a second letter to the GSA.
Subsequently, according to McDonald Rivet, a Trump Administration spokesperson said, “There are no plans to permanently close the Saginaw, Michigan field office.”
“Keeping the Saginaw Social Security office open is a big win for our region and a testament to what we can accomplish when we stand together as a community,” said McDonald Rivet. “While I am glad mid-Michigan seniors finally have this commitment, it shouldn’t take months-long confusion and concern, two letters, and seniors rallying in front of this building multiple times to convince the Administration how important this office is. Moving forward, Elon Musk and his extreme allies should know, if they try to cut Social Security or Medicare any further, we will be right back out there to stop them.”