{"id":2071,"date":"2025-06-17T11:03:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T15:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T15:05:49","slug":"congresswoman-dingell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/shink\/2025\/06\/17\/congresswoman-dingell\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. 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(June 17, 2025) \u2014 On Monday, June 16, state Sen. <b>Sue Shink<\/b> (D-Northfield Twp.) joined six other state legislators for U.S. Congresswoman <b>Debbie Dingell<\/b>\u2019s (D-MI) Washtenaw Community Town Hall. Held at Dexter High School, the event offered local residents an opportunity to connect directly with their elected officials, voice concerns, and hear updates on key legislative issues affecting Washtenaw County communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis town hall is exactly what Democracy should look like \u2014 open, respectful, and community-driven,\u201d said Sen. <b>Shink<\/b>. \u201cWe need to continue meeting face-to-face with our constituents to make sure their voices are heard in Lansing and Washington. When we bring people together \u2014 residents, local leaders, and elected officials \u2014 we build stronger, more informed solutions. I\u2019m grateful to Congresswoman <b>Dingell<\/b> and my fellow lawmakers for joining in this conversation. And thank you to the law enforcement officials for being there and keeping us all safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the town hall, attendees raised concerns about affordable housing, infrastructure, mental health services, and the environment \u2014 issues that have a direct impact on the daily lives of Washtenaw County residents. The legislators discussed recent efforts at both the state and federal levels to secure funding and policy solutions that meet the needs of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The event, attended by approximately 300 residents, featured a panel-style discussion followed by a Q&amp;A session with community members. 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