Privatization Of Government Services

Privatization of services is a growing trend in today's government. But, what factors should be identified when considering privatizing departments or functions? What policy issues should be considered in connection with transferring these departments/functions to a company within the private sector?The League of Women Voters is currently undertaking a study of privatization to examine these issues as well addressing the community impact and strategies to ensure transparency and accountability. Join the League as they host this community forum, which features panelists: 1st Ward Ann Arbor City Council Member - Sabra Briere; Former Washtenaw County Administrator - Bob Guenzel; Ann Arbor Public School Board Member - Susan Baskett; and Lois Richardson who serves as mayor pro tem of the city of Ypsilanti and is in her third term on the city council. This event is cosponsored by the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

Being Homeless In Washtenaw County: A Panel Discussion With The Washtenaw Housing Alliance

Disturbing facts on homelessness in Washtenaw County: 2, 756 people will experience homelessness within a year in the county; 26% of these are families; 41 people in the county in any given week become homeless.Join service and housing providers across the community as they discuss the current state of homelessness in Washtenaw County, the innovative partnerships that have been created to address the need, and the next steps needed to end homelessness in our community.The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) is a unique coalition of 28 non-profit organizations that serve those experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. The WHA and its member agencies have created a collaboration that harnesses the commitment, energy and resources of a major hospital system, the cities of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, three major institutions of higher education, the private sector and the community at large to end homelessness in Washtenaw County.

Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone Discusses Taking Care Of Our American Heroes and Their Families

Understanding our veterans after they have returned home can be difficult. The emotions to deal with include relief, hope, and a desire for things to "return to normal". Then, there are the emotions and behaviors of our veterans who have lived in and through extreme conditions that are anything BUT "normal". Every veteran is different and so is every family, but there are some common "readjustment problems". Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone will discuss this topic and reach out to families as we near Veteran's Day. This event is part of Investing In Abilities Week.Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone is currently the Assistant Adjutant General of Veterans Affairs, for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, State of Michigan. She received her commission in the United States Air Force as a medical officer in 1977.

Making it Happen in Ann Arbor: Local Makers Discuss Their Projects And Businesses

This year's Summer Reading program theme is Make It Happen - encouraging everyone to DIY (Do It Yourself) and celebrate arts, crafts, science projects and the DIY mindset. Makers are people who make things, for fun, for science, or for a living, and Ann Arbor is a great town for makers. Hear several 5-minute talks from local makers about their projects, from the geeky to the freaky, and find out about what cool stuff is being made in the garages, basements, and workshops of our community.

Activist Panel Discussion

This is a video of the Activist panel discussion that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan. Featuring Nancy Romer, Chuck Ream and Rosemary Sarri.

Immigrant Rights Panel Discussion

This is a video of the Immigrant Rights panel discussion that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan. Featuring Arturo Rodriguez, Mohammad Abd, Evelyn Galvan and Laura Sanders. With moderator Adriana Lopez.

Peace Panel Discussion

This is a video of the Peace panel discussion in honor of Professor J. David Singer, that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan. Featuring: Alan Haber, Odile Hugonot Haber, Judith Kullberg, Andy Lichterman, Richard Stahler-Sholk, Paul Williamson and more.

Health Activism Panel Discussion

This is a video of the Health Activism panel discussion that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan. Panelists include: Dr. James C. Mitchiner, Dr. Andrew Zweifler and Carrie Rheingans with moderator Odile Hugonot Haber, RN

Free Speech Session

This is a video of the Free Speech Session with Jonathan Rose that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan.

Labor and Economics Panel Discussion

This is a video of the Labor and Economics panel discussion that took place at the "Bring It Back, Take It Forward" three-day conference held on Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14 in Ann Arbor. This conference was sponsored by the School of Social Work in recognition of 50 years of activism in Southeastern Michigan. Featuring Arturo Rodriguez, Dean Baker, Mike Hamlin and Yousef Rabhi, with moderator Rebekah Warren.