Community invited to Rock Island Unplugged session
In an effort to encourage open dialogue between Rock Island officials and residents, the city will hold another Rock Island Unplugged, this time featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and department directors, according to a news release.
Rock Island Unplugged will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Stern Center, 1713 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and panel discussions will begin at 6 p.m. Hot appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available to attendees.
The casual public-forum event allows residents to engage in a question-and-answer session with city officials and department directors outside the City Hall setting. The city has been holding “Rock Island Unplugged” events since 2018.
Residents may ask any city-related questions or bring up concerns about city business, projects, plans, services, public safety and more. The public may also share ideas or suggestions they have.
“We are excited to hold another Rock Island Unplugged. It is a great opportunity to meet and engage with the public,” Thoms said. “This is an opportunity for the community to ask questions, get answers and provide input.”
The event will feature Thoms, City Manager Todd Thompson, Public Works Director Mike Bartels, Community and Economic Development Director Miles Brainard, Economic Development Director Tom Flaherty, Interim Police Chief Tim McCloud, Fire Chief Bob Graff, Community Engagement Manager Sarah Hayden, Parks and Recreation Director John Gripp, Finance Director Jessica Sager, Library Director Angela Campbell, MLK Community Center Director Jerry Jones and City Clerk Samantha Gange.
Thoms will give an opening statement, followed by introductions of department directors and summaries of current projects or events. The floor will then be opened to questions from citizens.
Resident who are unable to attend, may send questions in advance to Community Engagement Manager Sarah Hayden at hayden.sarah@rigov.org. Submitted questions will be read out loud during the event.
Questions must include name, address and a contact number so that answers can be
provided after the event.
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