SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, seeks to enhance decision making by providing leadership and consensus building on key plans and policies. One way the organization achieves this is through the public participation processes, which provide opportunities for interested parties to engage with and provide input on SEMCOG’s regional plans, programs, and activities. The document that guides the public involvement process is SEMCOG’s Public Participation Plan. Comments taken through July 27, 2023.
SEMCOG, is also seeking input for Vision 2050, the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Southeast Michigan.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced their proposed revision to Directive 15 to include a Middle Eastern and North African category (MENA). Submissions are due April 27, 2023.
2023 Who's Who: Your Elected Officials, produced by the LWV Dearborn-Dearborn Heights, is now available. Arabic version is also available. Printed copies of both versions will be found at libraries, city halls, and community centers in the cities of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster.
Lauren Jasinski, former Oxford High School teacher and member of End Gun Violence Michigan, gave an excellent presentation on the latest gun-violence statistics and an overview of the gun-safety bills going through the Michigan Legislature.
Please join us for the Seventh Annual State of Voting Rights program. Our esteemed panel consists of those who run elections, advocate for voters, and fight for the right to vote in the courts and in halls of Congress.
The adoption of an amendment to the Michigan constitution granting a fundamental right to reproductive freedom generates many questions for legislators and their constituents.
