LANSING – State Representative Tim Bledsoe (D-Grosse Pointe) is inviting members of the community to join him for coffee in October and November to discuss state and community issues.
"These informal sessions are a great way for me to hear what issues are important to you and the community," Bledsoe said. "As I vote on the tough issues in Lansing, I want to make sure I hear a wide variety of opinions from my constituents."
The coffee hours will be held on the following Mondays:
- Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Biggby Coffee, 18480 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms.
- Oct. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe Public Library, Ewald Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park.
- Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Harper Woods Library, 19601 Harper Ave. in Harper Woods.
- Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at McDonald's, 16950 Harper Ave. in Detroit.
- Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Biggby Coffee, 18480 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms.
- Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Grosse Pointe Public Library, Woods Branch, Lower Level Room, 20680 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods.
If residents have questions about any of these coffee hours, or would like to schedule a private meeting with Bledsoe before or after the events, they can call his office, toll-free at (888) 254-5291 or send an e-mail to timbledsoe@house.mi.gov.