county_building_June2016.jpg

Washtenaw County officials are planning to host an in-depth conversation about key issues impacting the community.

(Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News)

YPSILANTI, MI - Washtenaw County officials are planning to host an in-depth conversation about key issues impacting the community next week.

That includes issues related to affordable housing, economic development, transit, education, human services and racial equity.

The county's Office of Community and Economic Development is hosting its fourth-annual legislative forum from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti.

The forum is free and open to the public.

Michigan lawmakers representing Washtenaw County will be on hand for the event, including Sen. Rebekah Warren and Reps. Donna Lasinski, Ronnie Peterson, Yousef Rabhi and Adam Zemke.

Moderating the forum will be Michael Miller, chief mission officer for St. Joseph Mercy Health System.

OCED Director Andrea Plevek said providing a space where residents can interact with elected officials is critical to creating informed policies and programs that help build the economy, create jobs and improve quality of life.

The forum is co-sponsored by EMU.

Community members interested in attending can RSVP online. Those registering online can submit questions in advance of the forum.