Join VAAC as we break down Michigan’s proposed budget and explore life after exoneration
Earlier this month, Michiganders made their voices heard at the ballot box. Now, VAAC continues our mission of lifting up community power and deepening civic knowledge. This month, we’re hosting two critical Friday community meetings — spaces where directly impacted people, organizers, and advocates come together to learn, strategize, and act.
On Friday, September 12, join us for an in-depth look at Michigan’s proposed state budget with Tony Gant (Policy Consultant & Advocate for Justice-Impacted Communities) and Chuck Warpehoski (Program Director at MI-CEMI). We’ll examine what the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals fund, who makes these decisions, and how the budget impacts housing, reentry, voting access, education, and healthcare.
Then on Friday, September 19, we welcome Ken Nixon, Chairman of the Organization of Exonerees, for a conversation on life after exoneration — highlighting gaps in support, the fight for compensation, and how exonerees are leading justice reform efforts.
Both meetings are open to the community. Let’s build shared understanding and collective action for a more just Michigan.
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