In-person - Superior Township
At this meeting Trustees will vote on the rezoning of a parcel of land at 3900 N. Dixboro Rd.
Garrett’s Space is dedicated to reducing suicides and filling critical gaps in supportive care options for young adults ages 18 to 28 facing mental health challenges. Garrett’s Space is working to restore hope and perspective in this population by promoting connections, self-worth and resilience. The organization provides mental health wellness services and is seeking to open a residential center on a 76-acre parcel of land in Superior Township (learn more here).
The parcel of land Garrett’s Space has selected in Superior Township needs to be rezoned to allow for this new residential center. The organization has gone through the Township processes to rezone the parcel, but some neighbors have come out in opposition to the center (link to news article here). The Superior Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning in April. The Superior Township Trustees met in May to consider the rezoning, but delayed voting until their meeting on June 20th.
Advocacy opportunities ahead of the Trustees meeting:
Send a letter of support for the Garrett’s Space residential center to the Superior Township Clerk Lynette Findley by June 16th.
Letters may be emailed to Lynette Findley at lynettefindley@superior-twp.org.
Participate in a Door to Door Education Campaign the Next Two Saturdays
Garrett’s Space has decided to embark on a door to door campaign to educate residents of Superior Township of the value that Garrett's Space will bring to the community. They are eager for volunteers to canvas; volunteers will be given fact sheets to distribute and a script.
Outreach on Saturday, June 10th in three shifts:
10:00 am to noon
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
And on Saturday, June 17th:
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volunteers can sign up for any shift that works for them. Email Julie Halpert at jhalpert333@gmail.com if you are interested with the shift you'd like along with your name, email, and phone number.
Show Up to Support the Residential Center at the Superior Township Trustees Meeting on June 20th at 7:00 pm.