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Charter Revision Commission schedules April 30 focus group, readies outreach after AG review
Summary
The Charter Revision Commission approved two excusal resolutions and moved forward with plans for a small April 30 focus group to test outreach messages and ballot explanations. Commissioners agreed on simultaneous postcards and phone calls, a prep meeting April 22 and light refreshments; staff reported a favorable initial review from the state Attorney General’s office.
The Charter Revision Commission in Big Rapids approved two excusal resolutions at the start of its April 8 meeting and spent the session finalizing plans for a targeted focus group and outreach to explain proposed charter revisions.
Chair called the meeting to order and commissioners recorded roll call. Two resolutions to excuse members from the session — one for a member absent due to illness and one for Commissioner Mets — were moved, seconded and passed by voice vote.
Commissioners then reviewed a proposed one-hour focus group of about 10–12 local voters to be held April 30, which staff described as a chance to test both outreach channels (social media, yard signs, mailers, radio and newsletters) and content (brief explanations of…
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