Greetings,
My name is Sarah Reinhardt and I am an analyst for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at the Michigan Department of State. I am writing to ask for your help in engaging
your members and community in Michigan’s redistricting process.
Michigan’s first-ever
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
(MICRC) is hosting a series of public hearings
across the state in May and June to solicit input from the public about their communities, representation and electoral district lines (see below for a full list of public hearings).
Libraries in Michigan can engage in this historic process in two key ways:
·
Encourage your members and community to attend a
Commission hearing. I’ve included all dates and locations at
the end of this email.
·
Use the
Commission’s Public Comment Portal to submit a suggested map or community of interest, provide
written testimony, or comment on other map submissions.
This is an extraordinary moment for all Michiganders to get involved and ensure the fair representation. It is critical that Libraries in Michigan members and community, and all Michiganders, participate in this this transparent, citizen-led process.
Please let me know if this might be of interest and I’m happy to provide additional resources, including newsletter language, a draft email invitation for your
members and community or images to share on your social media. Additionally, if you would like to request a speaker from our office or the Commission at an upcoming event to share about this historic opportunity, please don’t hesitate to ask.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Sarah Reinhardt
Departmental Analyst
Michigan Department of State
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
MICRC Hearing Schedule
The
current Commission hearing schedule is listed below. Hearings
will be hosted in-person and will also allow for virtual attendance and participation in public comment. The Commission is encouraging every Michigander to engage in the redistricting process by attending and providing input – to have their voice, and the
voice of their community, heard by the Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
American 1 Event Center
128 W. Ganson St.
Jackson, MI 49201
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Wings Event Center
3600 Vanrick Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Treetop Resorts
3962 Wilkinson Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center
5121 Bay City Rd
Midland, MI 48642
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dort Financial Center
3501 Lapeer Rd
Flint, MI 48503
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48374
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Centerpoint Marriott
3555 Centerpoint Pkwy
Pontiac, MI 48341
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
The Village Dome at Fellowship Chapel
7707 W. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI 48235
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
TCF Center
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Blue Water Convention Center
800 Harker St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
MRCC Banquet Center
23401 Mound Rd
Warren, MI 48901
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
VanDyke Mortgage Convention Center
939 Third Street
Muskegon, MI 49440
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503