Dear friends, advocates and neighbors,

My office is hosting the first-ever Environmental Justice Forum in Southwest Detroit lead by local residents on Monday, August 10th at Latino Family Services, located at 3815 W. Fort St. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and program begins at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served.

Our community has endured great hardship over the number of environmental injustices near our homes, schools and parks. Many agencies, community members and others have been advocating on our behalf. However, this forum is allowing elected officials, health officials and social justice advocates to hear directly from residents on how on how large-scale industry and transportation projects impact human health, environment, and the quality of life of our families.

Topics to include:
• Detroit Salt Mine blasting
• Marathon Oil Refinery expansion
• Truck traffic and rail industry
• Detroit River International Crossing and Community Benefits
• Ambassador Bridge Second Span

Participants will develop community action events and concrete solutions to address the impacts. Please make an effort to come out support local residents and their effort to be heard.

I hope to see you all on August 10th. If you have any questions please call my office at 517-373-0823.

Attached please find a flyer for the invite (in English and Spanish) to forward to your networks and friends.

Best,


Rashida Tlaib
State Representative
12th District, Southwest Detroit