FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2010
Pugh is Taking Government Directly to Detroiters with the Launch of Neighborhood Canvassing
Detroit MI - As part of Council President Charles Pugh’s commitment to taking city government directly to the people, he will begin Neighborhood Canvassing on Friday, February 19th at 8:45 a.m.
Neighborhood Canvassing is part of a larger effort to increase visibility, community
involvement and strengthen the partnership between city council and our
citizens.
“They should not have to come to us – we should go to them,” said Pugh. “Every two weeks, I and members of my staff will be in the community - knocking on doors, engaging, informing and empowering Detroiters.”
On Friday and Saturday, Pugh and his staff will walk neighborhoods surrounding adult entertainment clubs.
“We want to hear directly from residents who live in close proximity to these clubs,” said Pugh. “We will listen to their concerns and encourage them to attend our public hearing on ordinances to regulate sexually oriented businesses.”
2-Day Neighborhood Canvassing
Friday
1st Location: East Detroit
Will gather at 8:45 a.m. on Hollywood and Van Dyke
2nd Location: East Detroit
Outer Drive and Lappin
Saturday
1st Location: Southwest Detroit
Will gather at 1:15 p.m. on Michigan Ave. and Apple St.
2nd Location: Southwest
Michigan and Clippert
3rd Location: Northwest
8 mile and Grandville
4th Location: Northwest
8 mile and Strathmoor
**Public hearing will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 25 inside the Erma L. Henderson Auditorium**
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