East Michigan News

On September 21, 2024, Central Michigan University (CMU) will host a Town Hall and Question & Answer event focusing on voting rights and election integrity. Organized by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of State, the event will feature Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie. The discussion will highlight the steps Michigan is taking to ensure a free and fair election this November.

The event will be held in the Bovee University Center's third-floor auditorium, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and the program beginning at 12:00 p.m. The event is scheduled to conclude at 1:30 p.m., with time afterward for attendees to take photos with the speakers. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all invited to attend.

Minde Lux, county clerk of Isabella County, will open the event with a welcome address. In her role overseeing local elections, Lux will highlight the importance of civic participation.

Symantha Dattilo, interim director of the Volunteer Center, helped organize the event. "This event is designed to foster an informative and respectful dialogue on how elections are managed in Michigan," Dattilo said. "It's my hope that audience members will leave feeling confident in casting their ballots in November."

This event underscores the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center's commitment to promoting civic engagement on campus. By providing a platform for discussion between students, faculty, community members, and government officials, the Volunteer Center continues its mission to encourage informed and active participation in the democratic process.

To learn more about the November election and to register to vote, visit Michigan.gov/vote.