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Conditions and Trends: Detroit/Region
Regional/Local Issue Mapping Friday, March 27, 2009
- Orange and yellow post-its put on a Midwest regional map including: MI, OH, IN, MO, IL, IA, MN, WI. All post-its were centered around Detroit except one located in western MI that said “RJ” and had arrows emanating from it.
o Water affordability and access
o Assisting people with emergency food
o Health Equity / Public Health
o Advocating for recipients of public assistance
o Holding public accountable for their votes and representation
o Food security and insecurity issues (Food Stamps)
o Affordable Low-Income Housing
o Fighting Welfare Deform
o Helping people meet basic needs – protect life
o Utility Advocacy (especially electricity and natural gas)
o Fighting against privatization, e.g. Cobo Hall, Water Dept., Zoo
o RJ