Genesee County, Michigan – State Rep. David Martin is making it easier for people in Genesee County to talk to him by holding two joint office hours with two county commissioners. The goal of the effort, which will take place in early December, is to make it easier for individuals to talk directly to leaders who can help with problems at both the local and state levels.
Martin said the idea came from talking to people who often have to deal with a lot of different issues at different levels of government.
“People should have easy access to their elected officials when they have questions or need help,” said Martin, R-Davison. “By joining forces with local county commissioners, we can make it simpler for folks to get answers, share concerns, and learn about the services available to them. We’re all here to serve the community, and working together helps us do that better.”
Commissioner Gary Goetzinger, who represents Genesee County’s 3rd District, will also be at the first event with Martin. The meeting will be on Tuesday, December 2, from noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Family Restaurant on South Dort Highway in Burton. The relaxed atmosphere is supposed to make it easy for people to stop by and talk without making an appointment.
Later that day, Commissioner Brian Flewelling from the 9th District would meet with Martin again. The Davison Area Library on East 4th Street will host that meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. People from the area are welcome to come with questions, complaints, or just to learn more about the services that the state and county offer.
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Martin is the representative for Michigan’s 68th House District. This district covers communities in southeast Genesee County such Davison, Grand Blanc, Atlas Township, Goodrich, and most of Burton. He stated that the future office hours are part of an ongoing effort to keep lines of communication open and rapidly address problems that affect families in the area.
Martin’s staff is asking residents to get in touch directly if they can’t make it to either session. You can call or email his office to set up more meetings or give comments on county and legislative issues.
The events in December show that political officials are working together more and more to reach a common goal: making it easier for the people they represent to get what they need.
Residents who cannot attend may contact Martin’s office at (517) 373-7557 or [email protected] to share their thoughts or schedule another meeting.