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3/23/14 - A second local “Community Conversation” will be held next month as part of a statewide series of events designed to get the public’s input on a variety of issues heading into the election season. The Center for Michigan, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank is holding a Community Conversation at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 4th, beginning at 8 a.m. The conversation is one of the series the Center for Michigan is holding to try and identify the priorities of Michigan residents. Officials say they then use the data that is gathered to write citizen agenda reports, which outline the ideas and priorities identified by participants’ conversations. It also performs issue education with elected leaders to encourage them to act on the priorities and institute reforms. The Center for Michigan will compile a report to present to those seeking elected office, along with elected and appointed state and local officials. According to The Center, more than 20,000 Michigan residents have participated in Community Conversations since they began in 2007. Discussion topics for the Howell chamber conversation will include Michigan’s quality of life, the future of education, the economy and priorities when it comes to public spending. Anyone wishing to attend can register online at Howell.org. (JK)