How to follow public meetings during social distancing:
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Mt. Pleasant is following federal, state and county health officials’ recommendations while still providing valuable City services.
Even though the City Commission meeting will take place as scheduled, it will be an electronically conducted meeting as allowed by Public Act 254 of 2020, allowing public bodies to meet remotely. City Commission Chambers will be closed to the public.
Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.
For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.
To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.
Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting. Any citizen desiring to make a public comment on an agenda item may email their comments.
Attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:
• Members of the public must provide their name and address with their comments.
• Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting in writing or emailed to comment@mtpleasant.org.
• Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
• Comments/Questions can be emailed to comment@mt-pleasant.org during the meeting and during normal public comment sections of the agenda.
• Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment periods.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
Meet here. is a community movement, created by the community and fueled by local pride.
On November 13, the public gathered at the Art Reach Gallery to celebrate the community brand reveal. This project initially began with the City of Mt. Pleasantand the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau working on their separate rebrand projects. Both entities had the foresight to combine efforts and invite other partners to become involved, creating a campaign which encompasses the entire community.
The other rebrand partners involved in this process included, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Charter Township of Union, Middle Michigan Development Corporationand Mid Michigan College.
The goals for this project were as follows:
Identifying and owning our community’s sense of place.
A consistent message the entire community is committed to telling.
Making an impact inside and outside our community.
Develop an enduring brand strategy; resulting in new growth opportunities.
To help achieve these goals the community partner agencies selected The Darwin Company, a center for social impact/marketing and advertising firm to lead this process.
Numerous members of the Mt. Pleasant community answered the call to action, and shared their thoughts and insights regarding what our community currently has to offer, and what should be the hopes for the future. This was accomplished through a series of focus groups, interviews and a Town Hall Meeting. Information obtained through these collection methods was analyzed and ultimately developed into a strategic initiative designed to boost tourism, economic development and community spirit.
It became apparent through this research process that people Meet here. for various reasons. Three recurring themes emerged.
Cultural Crossroads: “We are the intersection of every walk and stage of life.”
Relaxed Lifestyle: “Live life with plenty of the hustle, but none of the hassle.”
No Compromises: “Small town feel with big city amenities.”
The Meet here. campaign is versatile and has endless possibilities for residents, businesses, and service organizations to make it their own while still incorporating the community brand.
To find out more about the Meet here. campaign and how you can utilize it visit https://www.mountpleasantwow.com/meet-here/ or visit Facebook – @Meetheremtp. You are also welcome to share your Meet here. experience at #MeetMtP. If you need information regarding how to obtain the Meet here. logo contact Darcy Orlik, Director of Public Relations, City of Mt. Pleasant at dorlik@mt-pleasant.org.
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