Town Hall Meetings
The Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force has sponsored a number of publicized Town Hall meetings at City Hall. This has become an annual event, and you may click on the years below to learn about those that have passed and view information regarding its discussion. Check our web site often for news about our next Town Hall presentation.
Topic: Prescription Drugs
Panel Included:
- James Geldhof, Drug Enforcement Agency
- Dr. Mark Menestrina, Brighton Hospital
- Richard Smolarek, Pharm.D. Walgreen’s
- Michelle Moccia, CNS, St. Mary Mercy Hospital EC
- LPD School Resource Officers
- A young person in recovery
- Livonia Fire department
Topic: Underage Drinking
Panel Included:
- Livonia teens
- Dr. Mark Menestrina, Brighton Hospital
- Sgt. Mike Killingbeck, Livonia Police Department
- Bob Douville and Kathy Weaver, Livonia Public Schools
- Michelle Moccia, St. Mary Mercy Hospital Emergency Department
- Announcement of our Banner Design Contest winners
- Questions from the audience
Event Media:
PowerPoint Presentation
Banner Contest Winner Announcements
Livonia Observer Article
Topic: Addiction
Panel Included:
- Diane Montes, a mother affected by heroin in the community and President of the Livonia Save Our Youth Task Force
- Dr. Mark Menestrina of SEMCA and Brighton Hospital
- Dr. Michael Calise of Saint Mary Mercy Hospital
- Ron Harrison, a treatment professional for more than 25 years
- Dennis Hinze of Livonia Public Schools
- Danielle, a young Livonia citizen in recovery from addiction
- Doug and Ellie, a mother and son who shared their experience of Doug’s addiction and recovery
Event Media:
Question and Answer Session [PDF]
Livonia Observer Article [PDF]
