Livingston County: Contact Your Legislators Guide 2015-2016

Members of the Legislature are elected to be the spokespersons of their constituents. Michigan Citizens must play an important role in the lawmaking process by informing their representatives in the state legislature of their opinions on issues and needs for the state. There are four main ways to communicate with Michigan Senators and Representatives

By Visit Legislators are eager to meet their constituents and will try to accommodate your request for a personal meeting. Please make an appointment in advance, and understand if the legislator is called away for an unscheduled commit- tee meeting or session. You may meet with a staff member who will be welcoming and attentive to your concerns.

By Phone A phone call is a quick and easy way to contact your legislator. Direct phone numbers are provided in the pages that follow. You may also contact the Capitol switchboard and they will direct your call.

Senators: (517) 373-2400 Representatives: (517) 373-0135 Include your full name and address so staff can confirm By Letter you are a constituent and provide a response.

The Honorable (Full Name) The Honorable (Full Name) State Senator State Representative State Capitol State Capitol P.O. Box 30036 P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Lansing, MI 48909-7514

By Email Email addresses are provided on the pages that follow. In your email, please include your full name and mailing address. To prevent the spread of viruses, most officials will not open any attachments or view emails that contain pictures. It is never appropriate to send chain emails or spam. U.S. Delegation

United States Senior Senator Senate District 22 Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D) Sen. Joe Hune (R) 719 Griswold St., Suite 700 505 Farnum Bldg. Detroit, MI 48226 (517) 373-2420 Phone: (313) 961-4330 [email protected] Term: 1 of 3

United States Senator House District 42 Sen. Gary Peters (D) Rep. (R) 2 Russell Courtyard 891 Anderson Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (517) 373-1784 Phone: (202) 224-6221 [email protected] Term: 1 of 3

United States Representative 8th District House District 47 Rep. Mike Bishop (R) Rep. Henry Vaupel (R) 428 Cannon HOB 896 Anderson Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (517) 373-8835 (202) 224-4872 [email protected] Term: 1 of 3

Livingston County Board of Commissioners

304 E. Grand River Ave Suite 201 Howell, MI 48843 Phone: 517-546-3520

District 1: Kate Lawrence [email protected] (Brighton City, Brighton Township) District 2: William Green [email protected] (Deerfield, Oceola and Hartland Townships) District 3: David Domas [email protected] (Tyrone and Hartland Townships) District 4: Ronald VanHouten [email protected] (Conway, Hand, Iosco, Unadilla and Putnam Townships, Village of Fowlerville) District 5: Donald Parker [email protected] (City of Howell, Cohoctah and Howell Townships) District 6: Steven Williams [email protected] (Marion, Putnam and Hamburg Townships, Village of Pinckney) District 7: Carol Griffith [email protected] (Genoa Township) District 8: Dennis Dolan [email protected] (Hamburg and Green Oak, Townships) District 9: Gary Childs [email protected] (Green Oak and Brighton Townships)

The will relocate to the Capitol View Bldg. during this session. When this occurs, these guides will be updated with new office locations.