Hi Greetings- I wanted to reach out with an update that sign-up links for all remaining MICRC public hearings are now posted! I've listed all upcoming hearing dates and sign-up links below. As you know, Public participation in this process is critical, and the Commission needs to hear from all voices to help ensure fair electoral district lines, so your help is very much appreciated!! The below sign-up links invite members of the public to: 1. Sign-up in advance for virtual public comment. Members of the public must sign-up in advance to participate in virtual public comment. Sign-up closes at 12PM the day of the event. 2. RSVP-in-advance for in-person public comment or attendance (encouraged but not required). The MICRC encourages members of the public to RSVP-in-advance for in-person public comment participation, particularly if they have accessibility or translation needs. RSVP-in-advance is not required and any member of the public is welcome to sign-up for public comment directly at the event. Speaking order is determined on a first-come, first-served basis at the event venue. In-person public comment sign-up opens one-hour prior to the event and closes at 8PM the day of the event. I would be very appreciative if you could share these links with your members and community to encourage folks to sign-up! Thanks so much for all that you do, and please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of help in this!! ? FLINT PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) Dort Financial Center 3501 Lapeer Rd, Flint, MI 48503 6/1 Flint Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FSR32ZW3&data=04%7C01%7CReinhardtS%40michigan.gov%7Cb5c404f7a8a641ff41ff08d9211f5b4a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637577240814151578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=v9jYnM7umm4stHY6nrl1Lg3usxsM2b7r1imUuCCLEAk%3D&reserved=0> ? DEARBORN PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 3, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) Ford Community and Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 6/3 Dearborn Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNPSHHG> ? NOVI PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Novi public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. 6/8 Novi Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTFXDRN> ? PONTIAC PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 10, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) Centerpoint Marriott 3555 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341 6/10 Pontiac Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMCNXC8> ? DETROIT PUBLIC HEARING I Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) The Village Dome at Fellowship Chapel 7707 W. Outer Dr., Detroit, MI 48235 6/15 Detroit Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2NQFZ7> ? DETROIT PUBLIC HEARING II Thursday, June 17, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) TCF Center 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 6/17 Detroit Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRRXJNK> ? PORT HURON PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) Blue Water Convention Center 800 Harker St., Port Huron, MI 48060 6/22 Port Huron Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTQJXK6> ? WARREN PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 24, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) MRCC Banquet Center 23401 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48901 6/24 Warren Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZT6MNCP> ? MUSKEGON PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) VanDyke Mortgage Convention Center 939 Third Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 6/29 Muskegon Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMQ7BGY> ? GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, July 1, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (Doors and public comment sign-up opens at 5PM. Public Comment sign-up closes at 8PM) DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 7/1 Grand Rapids Hearing Public Comment Sign-up and RSVP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMZNX6J> Sarah Reinhardt Departmental Analyst Michigan Department of State Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Reinhardt, Sarah (MDOS) <ReinhardtS@michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@michigan.gov>> Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 9:08 PM To: <michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> Subject: MI Dept of State Outreach Greetings - Happy Monday! Following up on my below email re: MICRC public hearings and public comment participation. Let me know if you're willing to help us spread the word with Libraries in Michigan's members and community and I'm happy to provide additional resources such as draft newsletter or social media language. Just want to reiterate how exciting this opportunity is and how grateful our office is for your assistance. For the first time ever, Michigan residents have a say in what our state's electoral district lines look like and can help ensure a fair and transparent redistricting process. Our office encourages residents from all areas of the state to provide input to the Commission - including MI residents from areas not in direct proximity to the hearing locations (all hearing dates and locations are listed in my below email). Each hearing features in-person and remote (via Zoom or by phone) participation and public comment opportunities. We aim to make it as easy as possible for all Michiganders to participate and make their voice heard. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you on this! Best, Sarah Reinhardt MDOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Reinhardt, Sarah (MDOS) <ReinhardtS@michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@michigan.gov>> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 1:43 PM To: <michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> Subject: MI Dept of State Outreach 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<http://www.michigan.gov/micrc> (MICRC) is hosting a series of public hearings<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-92033-547695--,00.html> 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<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-92033-547695--,00.html>. I've included all dates and locations at the end of this email. Each public hearing will feature in-person and remote viewing and public comment participation options (via Zoom or phone). * Use the Commission's Public Comment Portal<https://www.michigan-mapping.org/> 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 ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov<mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov> MICRC Hearing Schedule The current Commission hearing schedule<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-92033-547695--,00.html> 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 HEARING SCHEDULE Information on how to attend a hearing or participate in public comment (in-person, virtually, or by phone) is listed in each hearing's public meeting notice, posted at Michigan.gov/MICRC<http://www.Michigan.gov/MICRC> in the Meeting Notices and Materials Section<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html> approximately one week in advance of meeting start time. A link to the meeting notice is also posted on the Commission's social media (Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/RedistrictingMI> and Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/RedistrictingMI>). ? JACKSON PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. American 1 Event Center 128 W. Ganson St. , Jackson, MI Jackson Hearing Public Comment Sign-Up or RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PN6FFYZ Jackson Hearing Zoom Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wa6Ss3meRWuxRG44vdZQLA ? KALAMAZOO PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 13, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Wings Event Center 3600 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Kalamazoo Hearing Public Comment Sign-Up or RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DP3BWPM Kalamazoo Hearing Zoom Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hYLmvPHyRLOuV-XlhhF28A ? MARQUETTE PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 Marquette Hearing Public Comment Sign-Up or RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZFJLM2 Marquette Hearing Zoom Webinar Sign-Up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3YZF0Y1jTviJnVGNWoJ56g ? GAYLORD PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 20, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Treetop Resorts 3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Gaylord public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? MIDLAND PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48642 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Midland public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? LANSING PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, May 27, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Lansing Center 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Lansing public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? FLINT PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Dort Financial Center 3501 Lapeer Rd, Flint, MI 48503 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Flint public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? DEARBORN PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 3, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Ford Community and Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Dearborn public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? NOVI PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Novi public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? PONTIAC PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 10, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Centerpoint Marriott 3555 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Pontiac public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? DETROIT PUBLIC HEARING I Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. The Village Dome at Fellowship Chapel 7707 W. Outer Dr., Detroit, MI 48235 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Detroit public hearing I will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? DETROIT PUBLIC HEARING II Thursday, June 17, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. TCF Center 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Detroit public hearing II will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? PORT HURON PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Blue Water Convention Center 800 Harker St., Port Huron, MI 48060 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Port Huron public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? WARREN PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, June 24, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. MRCC Banquet Center 23401 Mound Rd, Warren, MI 48901 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Warren public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? MUSKEGON PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. VanDyke Mortgage Convention Center 939 Third Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Muskegon public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting. ? GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, July 1, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Zoom registration, public comment sign-up and RSVP information for the Grand Rapids public hearing will be listed in the public meeting notice, posted here<https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-106525---,00.html>, one week in advance of the meeting.