Public Participation Project
[until we get a better name]
RSVPs and other inquiries to:
John Anthony La Pietra
386 Boyer Court
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-9478
http://members.triton.net/jalp/
Media Advisory
March 16, 2009
Meeting to Figure Out What’s Next for the
Calhoun County Public Participation Project
Who: Anyone who is interested in helping to discuss and figure out/decide what the project should
do next – including picking a better name.
What: So far, the “Public Participation Project” has gathered information on the dates/times and
locations of meetings of local governing bodies across Calhoun County. That information has
been posted on line and sent to public libraries countywide. Information has also been gathered
on the governing boards’ policies in selected areas: receiving comments from the public at
meetings and handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This first meeting is to find
out who is interested in doing what next with the project.
When: Sunday, March 22, 2009 -- starts at 1:30pm
(library opens at 1pm, closes at 4pm)
Where: Marshall District Library
124 West Green Street (at Jefferson)
in the Reference Room unless attendance overflows
Why: The first section of Michigan’s FOIA statute states the law’s purpose: “The people shall be
informed so that they may fully participate in the democratic process.” This project is aimed at
helping the people of Calhoun County inform themselves, and so participate fully and effectively.
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prepared and distributed (with donated labor) by
John Anthony La Pietra
386 Boyer Court
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-9478