Author: Emily Zick

  • Event Recap: Healthcare Candidate Forum June 2026

    Event Recap: Healthcare Candidate Forum June 2026

    On June 22, 2026, the ICPJ VOTE Caucus hosted the Healthcare Candidate Forum at Ypsi Marketplace Hall. We heard where candidates for local and state offices stand on issues like affordable healthcare, mental health, disparities in access, and more.

    The participating candidates were:

    County & Local Offices:
    Me’Chelle King, Candidate for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 1
    Amber Fellows, Candidate for Ypsilanti Mayor
    Yousef Rabhi, Candidate for Ann Arbor Mayor
    Amy Rondel, Candidate for Ypsilanti City Council, Ward 2
    Andy LaBarre, Washtenaw County Commissioner, District 7

    Participated with written answers:
    Cynthia Harrison, Candidate for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 1

    State Offices:
    Carrie Rheingans, Candidate for Michigan House, District 47
    Jennifer Conlin, Candidate for Michigan House, District 48
    Morgan Foreman, Candidate for Michigan House, District 33
    Sue Shink, Candidate for Michigan Senate, District 14

    Participated with written answers:
    Felicia Brabec, Candidate for Michigan Senate District 15

    Below, you’ll find the event video as well as the two sets of written answers.

    Thank you to the ICPJ VOTE Caucus, all the participating candidates, and everyone who attended this event!

    Cynthia Harrison Answers ICPJ VOTE Caucus Candidate Healthcare Forum
    Felicia Brabec Answers ICPJ VOTE Caucus Candidate Healthcare Forum
  • Volunteer for Peace Team at Ypsi Pride 2026

    Volunteer for Peace Team at Ypsi Pride 2026

    We’re recruiting volunteers for Peace Team at this year’s Ypsi Pride!

    Peace Team volunteers help increase community safety and well-being by being visible and available for community support and conflict deescalation during the event.

    We’d love to have your help this year, and training is available! Please fill out this quick form with your information and availability: tinyurl.com/peaceteam2026

  • VOTE Caucus Live Meeting

    VOTE Caucus Live Meeting

    Join the ICPJ VOTE Caucus for an open-ended conversation around community safety and what it means to celebrate 250 years of U.S. democracy.

    Wednesday, July 1, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
    Live on ICPJ’s Facebook page

  • Healthcare Candidate Forum

    Healthcare Candidate Forum

    Join us to hear where candidates stand on the health issues that impact your life—affordable healthcare, mental health, disparities in access, and more. Bring your questions for the audience Q&A!

    Healthcare Candidate Forum
    Monday, June 22, 5:30–7:30pm
    Ypsi Marketplace Hall (16 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti)

    This forum will center local health issues, inviting candidates and policymakers from state, county, and local municipalities. Invitees include State Senate Districts 14 & 15, State Reps Districts 23, 32, 33, 47, 48, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor city officials, and County Commissioners.

    The format follows the successful housing forum model, with Jennifer Harrold moderating. This event is free, nonpartisan, and community-led.

    Register to attend!

    Presented by ICPJ Voters Organizing Through Engagement (VOTE) Caucus.

    Email Lesgo4it@gmail.com with any questions!

  • Annual Meeting 2026

    Annual Meeting 2026

    Join us for this year’s annual meeting!

    June 23, 5:30-7:30pm

    It’s already been a long year, so let’s reconnect over food and music! We will also have time to discuss any proposed organizational changes, and to vote on those changes and related bylaws changes. Please complete this survey by June 12 to help us move through this process.

    Register now to attend! We hope to see you there.