April 14, 2021
Note from Erika
I hope that you had, or will have, a wonderful spring break! Please remember to continue to practice social distancing, handwashing, and wearing a mask when around others.
Please be aware that our office continues to serve Michigan’s 6th Senate District remotely. If you have any questions or concerns, we can be reached by email at SenEGeiss@senate.michigan.gov and by voicemail at (517) 373-7800.
Stay safe and be well,
Erika Geiss
State Senator
6th District
In This Issue
- Clean Slate Law
- April Coffee Hour
- COVID-19 Vaccine Info
- COVID-19 Funeral Funding Assistance
- Community Update
CLEAN SLATE LAW
On April 11th, Clean Slate Day, the new expungement laws that were signed in October 2020 went into effect. You can find resources available for you and your family members who may be eligible to have their record expunged online at Michigan.gov that help to explain the laws and the expungement process.
APRIL COFFEE HOUR
Please join us for our next coffee hour on April 29, when I’ll be discussing financial literacy and best practices for managing your money. Joining me will be Alex Morris, the Assistant Vice President of Advocacy for the Michigan Bankers Association.
WHO: Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Alex Morris, Assistant VP of Advocacy for Michigan Bankers
WHAT: Get Informed with Geiss Virtual Coffee Hour
WHEN: Thursday, April 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
WHERE: Online Zoom meeting streamed to Sen. Geiss’ Facebook page
Please use this form to RSVP to this coffee hour and to receive a link to join the meeting. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 28th by 5:00 PM. You will be emailed a link to the meeting, along with any other necessary information, prior to the event.
COVID-19 VACCINE INFO
Registration Now Open for Ford Field COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
All Michigan residents aged 16 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine at no cost. After the registration process is completed, people who have registered will receive an invitation when it’s their turn to schedule an appointment. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled a few days in advance.
How to register
Pfizer and Moderna brand COVID-19 vaccines are currently being offered. Sign-up is available through these three options:
- Online at meijer.com/register/CL2021
- Text EndCOVID to 75049
- Call the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1)
Residents who don’t have access to the internet or need assistance navigating through the registration process can use the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline to register. Call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is expected that the call center will have long wait times, so calling is recommended only people who cannot register online or by text.
>> Find vaccines through the CDC.
>> Find Wayne County vaccination events through the county site.
Remember, you can still get tested for COVID-19 statewide
COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
FEMA has made funding available to assist with the costs of funerals for those who have died of COVID-19. You can learn more about whether you qualify for funeral funding assistance and apply at FEMA.gov.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Thank you to Ms. Markavich and Ms. Askey of Romulus Community Schools for helping bring “Math Mights” for kindergarten to third grade for the Michigan Learning Channel. You can learn more about the new television program, the network, and their efforts by reading this wonderful April 12th article in The News-Herald.