July 14, 2009

Wayne State University hosts Lt. Gov. John Cherry's town hall meeting on streamlining state government

WHAT: Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Jr. will be at Wayne State University to conduct the fourth in a series of town hall meetings to obtain public input on streamlining state government.

WHERE: Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Law School, Wayne State University. Located at 471 West Palmer, one block west of Woodward Avenue, between Cass Ave. and Anthony Wayne Drive. http://www.campusmap.wayne.edu/location/LAW

Parking is available in Structure #1. http://www.campusmap.wayne.edu/location/parking1

WHEN: 6 -7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2009

MORE INFO: As part of the Granholm administration's efforts to streamline state government, Cherry last month reported that a workgroup under his leadership has identified seven core functions of state government: public safety, education, public systems, well-being, sustainability, economic opportunity and prosperity, and efficiency and effectiveness. The lieutenant governor is now seeking input from Michigan citizens to hear their perspective on what services a streamlined government should provide. "As a leading urban research university, Wayne State University is a natural forum for government and community leaders to engage in meaningful discussion about issues that affect the future of our state," said Harvey Hollins III, Wayne State's vice president for government and community affairs.

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Wayne State University is a premier urban research university offering more than 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 31,000 students.