Rep. Elissa Slotkin Faces Scrutiny Over Farming Tax Credit and Living Arrangements
- Rep. Elissa Slotkin claimed a farm tax credit on a property with no farming activity.
- Records show that Slotkin's property lacks farming licenses despite receiving the tax credit.
- The situation raises questions about the appropriate use of tax incentives by elected officials.
DETROIT — Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a candidate for an open U.S. Senate seat, is under scrutiny for receiving a farming tax credit on a property she claims as her home, despite the absence of any agricultural activity or licenses. The property, located in rural Oakland County, is designated as “agricultural-improved,” which allows for a 100% property tax exemption. However, public records indicate that no agricultural licenses are currently in effect for the property, raising questions about its classification. Slotkin's family has owned the land since 1956, when it was used for cattle farming. A spokesperson for Slotkin asserted that the property has maintained its agricultural status and that Oakland County has confirmed its eligibility for the tax exemption. Nonetheless, the lack of current agricultural activity has led to confusion regarding the property's purpose and Slotkin's claims. Additionally, Slotkin's living arrangements during her 2022 congressional campaign have come under fire. She moved into the Lansing apartment of lobbyist Jerry Hollister while separated from her husband, David Moore. This arrangement has been criticized, with allegations of misleading statements regarding her living situation. Slotkin filed for divorce from Moore on February 1, 2023, further complicating the narrative surrounding her personal life during her campaign. As Slotkin campaigns for the Senate, these revelations about her property tax credit and living arrangements may impact her public image and voter support in Michigan.