ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Editor's Note: The featured video is from a Rock Island Unplugged event that was held in January 2023.
The City of Rock Island is holding another "Rock Island Unplugged" event in an effort to encourage open dialogue between officials and residents featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and City department directors at The Stern Center downtown.
The public forum event allows residents to engage in a Q & A session with city officials and department directors outside of a City Hall setting. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the discussion beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.
“We are excited to hold another Rock Island Unplugged. It is a great opportunity to meet and engage with the public,” Mayor Mike Thoms said. “This is an opportunity for the community to ask questions, get answers and provide input.”
Residents will have the opportunity to ask city-related questions or bring up concerns about city business, projects, plans, services, public safety and more, and share ideas or suggestions they may have.
Hot appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be provided to attendees. If unable to attend, you can send questions in advance to Community Engagement Manager Sarah Hayden at hayden.sarah@rigov.org.
Questions must include name, address and a contact number so that answers can be provided following the event.
The Stern Center is located at 1713 3rd Ave., Rock Island.
Featuring City officials include:
- Mayor Mike Thoms
- City Manager Todd Thompson
- Public Works Director Mike Bartels
- Community and Economic Development Director Miles Brainard
- Economic Development Director Tom Flaherty
- Interim Police Chief Tim McCloud
- Fire Chief Bob Graff
- Community Engagement Manager Sarah Hayden
- Parks and Recreation Director John Gripp
- Finance Director Jessica Sager
- Library Director Angela Campbell
- MLK Community Center Director Jerry Jones
- City Clerk Samantha Gange.
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