The Michigan By Rail Public Forum in Jackson will be held on August 26, 2010, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Michigan Theatre.
Please join Congressman Mark Schauer , representatives from U.S. Sen Debbie Stabenow’s office, other elected officials and your fellow citizens for the Jackson Michigan by Rail Public Forum.
The Michigan by Rail Forum in Jackson is part of a series of public forums taking place throughout the state to engage citizens on a vision for the future of Michigan’s freight and passenger rail system.
The event will include an overview of the existing system; an interactive rail mapping session; discussion of financing issues and a big-picture vision of the future of Michigan’s railroad system.
Forums cities include Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Dearborn, Detroit, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Royal Oak, and St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
Please participate and make your voice heard.
Partners for this forum are:
Michigan Environmental Council
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhod of Teamsters
Jackson Transportation Authority
Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Area Association of Realtors
FACEBOOK EVENT:
CONTACT:
Tim Fischer
(517) 487-9539
The Michigan Theatre in Jackson is located at:
124 North Mechanic Street, Jackson, MI
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