Sheriff Clayton, Congresswoman Dingell Invite Community to Unity Town Hall Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the devastating events of the past two weeks in Baton Rouge, Dallas and St. Paul, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will host a community Unity Meeting and Town Hall discussion on Thursday, July 21st at the EMU Student Center. The Unity Session will take place from 6-7 p.m. and feature various speakers from the community. From 7-9 p.m., there will be a Town Hall discussion on policing and community interactions that will be moderated by David Fair of WEMU radio. 

The goal is to bring together community members from all walks of life for an honest discussion about race, poverty and community policing and how to address the anger, frustration and fear felt by many. Participants will include students, law enforcement, elected officials, Black Lives Matter organizers and faith and community leaders. The first part of the event will focus on unity and remembering those who have been lost. The second part of the event, the Town Hall, will provide a respectful venue for all members of the community to be heard, ask questions and raise concerns, and discuss how we can work together to stop the violence going forward. 

The purpose of the dialogue is to build understanding and trust, which are the basis for solutions. Members of the community who wish to attend can find more information and RSVP here. All are welcome.