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MI Water, MI Future Transcript - Water Justice, Access and Affordability in Michigan
MI Water MI Future Townhall Series Water Justice: Access & Affordability in Michigan
June 1, 2020
Video Transcript
Townhall Video Link (Youtube)
Chat Transcript With Links (end of audio transcript)
Panelists
Congressman Dan Kildee (Michigan's 5th Congressional District)
Senator Stephanie Chang (Michigan State Senate District 1)
Sylvia Orduño (Advocate & Community Organizer, People's Water Board Coalition)
Moderator
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action Michigan Legislative and Political Director
Sean McBrearty 00:10
Welcome everybody. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. My name
MI Water, MI Future Virtual Town Hall Series
MI Water, MI Future was a series of townhall events discussing pressing issues and topics regarding protecting our michigan watered resources, learning the background and history, where we currently stand, what the future holds, and how you can take action.
Each town hall moderated by Clean Water Action Michigan Legislative and Policy Director Sean McBrearty includes special guest panelists including legislators, experts, and activists along with question and answer sessions from the audience.
Watch video recordings of previous townhalls below, and RSVP to join us for future events.
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