2008 Legislative Build:
Connecting Legislators with their Constituents
and Community Economic Development
Tuesday, August 19: LEGISLATIVE BUILD CELEBRATION DAY! Check out pictures from 2008 Celebration Day and click here to see some of the projects your legislators worked on throughout Summer 2008 in communities across the state of Michigan!
Celebration Day Press Kit: |
What is it? The Legislative Build is an advocacy event in 2008 that matches Michigan Senators and Michigan Representatives with community development projects in their district - with the goal of a legislator working on a project in every district!
Goals of the Legislative Build:
- To educate the state legislature and general public of Michigan of the need for affordable housing and economic development within our communities.
- To demonstrate economic impact of programs that produce affordable housing, economic and downtown development projects
- Provide a learning experience for affordable housing providers to receive exposure to and training on how to engage decision makers for increased attention and subsequently more resources to advance their missions.
Community Development Activities will include:
Community Development Organizations: DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT? Complete the 1 pg. Interest Form and fax or email it to Tom at Habitat for Humanity or Emily at CEDAM |
There was a resolution passed in support of the Legislative Build - MICHIGAN LEGISLATORS SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITIES!
(Picture from the Press Conference announcing the Legislative Build, February 14th, 2008) - Press Release Pictured above (right to left), the Legislative Advisory Committee is: Senator Mark Jansen (R), District 28: "This project truly celebrates partnership, both across the aisle and among the many organizations and associations and individuals. What a great example of collaboration effecting change!" Senator Martha Scott (D), District 2: “This is a wonderful opportunity to expose legislators to the many community-based organizations that are working in their own districts to provide housing, neighborhood improvements and downtown economic development.” Representative Steve Tobocman (D), District 12: "Everyone deserves a safe, warm place to live. That's why the Legislative Build involves all of us, Democrats, Republicans, Senate and House. By participating in our home districts we can be part of a true statewide effort to provide housing and spur economic development." Representative John Proos (R), District 79: "This is a grass-roots effort that will create statewide awareness. This project is not just a learning experience; it's a chance to get in touch with the many volunteer opportunities that exist helping our local communities and Michigan families." |
Senators who have confirmed their partcipation: (as of 5/30/08)
Thank you to those Senators who have committed to this project! If your legislator is not on the list, please contact your Senator today and encourage them to participate - here is their commitment form to complete.
Other public officials can be invited!
Invite members of the Press, too! Check out the website of stories from various Legislative Build projects (Please send all photos, write-ups, press releases, articles, etc. to Emily at doerr@cedam.info to have them posted) |
Representatives who have confirmed their participation: (as of 8/11/08)
Thank you to those Representatives who have committed to this project! If your legislator is not on the list, please contact your Representative today and encourage them to participate - here is their commitment form to complete.
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All 148 of Michigan’s legislators received blue Legislative Build 2008 hard hats as part of the Legislative Build.
The hats bear the logos of each of the seven partner organizations which include:
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Read the Fact Sheet for more information on each group.