Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. How communities can promote their interests in Michigan’s redistricting: Lessons learned (September 29, 2021 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/86941 86941-21637608@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
7:00pm – 8:30pm EST (a virtual event -- register below to receive the viewing link via email)

REGISTER to receive the viewing link via email: https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2021/how-communities-can-promote-their-interests-michigans-redistricting-lessons-learned

The viewing link will be emailed one day before the event.

Free and open to the public.


Please join us virtually from 7:00-8:30 PM on Wednesday, September 29 for a webinar on How Communities Can Impact Michigan’s Redistricting.

Michigan’s redistricting process is the single most important political event in the state. Its outcome will affect Michigan policy and politics for the next decade. This webinar will address the process that the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is using to draw district maps for the U.S. Congress and both houses of the Michigan Legislature.


The webinar will include an analysis of the testimony the Commission has received from citizens and Communities of Interest about their mapping preferences, a discussion of the timeline for creating final maps, and useful tips for the public and Communities of Interest as they prepare to offer comments to the Commission about the new district maps this fall. The Commission currently plans to begin the second and final round of public hearings in early October.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of Bridge Michigan will moderate a panel that includes Moon Duchin of Tufts University’s MGGG Redistricting Lab, who designed the Commission’s public input portal, Bob Chunn of Next Vote which helps communities draw maps, and Hayg Oshagan who directs New Michigan Media, a network of ethnic and minority media. The Executive Director of the MICRC, Sue Hammersmith, will also speak about public input and the mapping process.

This is the third webinar in a series sponsored by the Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy and Voters Not Politicians (VNP), along with Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Co-sponsors: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Bridge Michigan, League of Women Voters of Michigan, University of Michigan’s Program in Practical Policy Engagement, and Detroit Public Television. The purpose of these webinars is to educate and engage the public in Michigan’s redistricting process. There will be time for questions from the public after brief presentations from the panelists. Please also submit your questions in advance when you register for the webinar here: https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2021/how-communities-can-promote-their-interests-michigans-redistricting-lessons-learned

For more information contact closup@umich.edu.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:36:52 -0400 2021-09-29T19:00:00-04:00 2021-09-29T20:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) Lecture / Discussion Tomás
Public Meeting of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioners in the Michigan League Ballroom (November 18, 2021 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89075 89075-21660450@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:00am
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP)

This event is free and open to the public.

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is in the penultimate stage of redistricting, gathering feedback on proposed maps for the Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Senate, and Michigan's 13 Congressional seats. The Commission's first meeting during this public comment phase will be held at the University of Michigan on Thursday, November 18 at 10am. The Commission wants to hear from the public, and encourages all stakeholders to have their say on which maps the Commission should adopt.

Keep an eye on http://michigan.gov/micrc for details on signing up to speak. Both in-person and remote speaking opportunities will be provided, and the meeting can be viewed live in-person or via YouTube and Facebook.

#ShowUpSpeakUp.

For live links and more information visit: closup@umich.edu/events

Public health and safety requirements.

Mandatory health screening and mask wearing protocol to attend public meetings in University of Michigan buildings:

Please note that all in-person attendees must follow University of Michigan health screening and mandatory mask protocol, AND must sign-in before entering the meeting. 

You can access the health screening questions when you arrive, or you can complete before you arrive using the ResponsiBLUE guest app.

To fill out the ResponsiBlue Guest health screening questions prior to your arrival – just save a screenshot of the green check mark confirmation to show upon your arrival at the Michigan League Ballroom.

Public Parking available at the Maynard Street Parking Structure
324 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

For more information contact closup@umich.edu

Campus partners at U-M include The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), Ginsberg Center, Turn Up Turnout, Program in Practical Policy Engagement, and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:24:00 -0500 2021-11-18T10:00:00-05:00 2021-11-18T14:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) Lecture / Discussion Tomás