(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.)
“An Evening of Civil Discourse” will be held on Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Dr.
Now in its fifth year, the evening brings together State Senator Rebekah Warren, State Rep. Gretchen Driskell, County Commission Kent Martinez Kratz, Chelsea Mayor Jason Lindauer, and Congressman Tim Walberg. Each will share, listen, and discuss their perspectives about local, regional, and state issues and opportunities with their constituents. Will Johnson will serve as moderator.
After seeing and hearing so much political rhetoric on the television and in the newspapers over the past few years, Johnson, Chelsea Community Hospital’s president emeritus, felt that the people who live in the Chelsea area are intelligent and concerned enough to discuss the real issues facing our society in a civil and thoughtful manner.
Thus was born An Evening of Civil Discourse.
Lindauer said in a press release the evening always provides the perfect forum to engage those we serve, to listen to their views and to gather useful input for the communities’ future progress.
“It is always an honor to represent the citizens of Chelsea in such a setting, on such a distinguished panel, and to be among our good friends at Silver Maples,” Lindauer said.
Unfortunately, the idea of politics, in general, usually has negative connotations, but knowing the person who represents you can make a difference.
“The person you read about in the newspaper can be quite different than the person you know,” said Shawn Personke, director of activities and public relations for Silver Maples of Chelsea.
“An opportunity like An Evening of Civil Discourse can really help you understand a person better by meeting and talking to your representative. You have the chance to go past the superficial,” she said.
Personke said that she had received many positive comments about first four years.
It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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