Potluck Assemblies
The heart of Collective Policy Making. Neighbors gathering face-to-face to share food, rebuild social trust, and shape the policies that affect our daily lives.
What Is a Potluck Assembly?
A Potluck Assembly is our version of a Community Assembly. Community Assemblies are a proven model of participatory democracy used around the world. The twist? We add food, casual conversation, and activities. Everyone's welcome to bring a dish, grab a plate, and sit down with their neighbors.
But this isn't just a social gathering. It's the foundation of how Andrew believes politics should work:
Neighbors Assemble
We host regular Potluck Assemblies. These are welcoming, face-to-face gatherings where neighbors share food and rebuild the social trust that makes democracy work. Just real conversation.
Policy Is Drafted Openly
Together, we workshop real proposals using tools for Open Source Legislation. These are open, transparent platforms where citizens, experts, and workers can draft, debate, and refine policy in plain language.
Your Steward Fights For It
Andrew carries the community's consensus to Lansing and actively whips votes to get it passed. No backroom deals, no party bosses. A representative who works for you, not above you.
Learn More
Our focus on rebuilding local civic engagement is deeply inspired by the book Bowling Alone and the documentary Join or Die. If you are curious about the critical importance of community bonds in a healthy democracy, these are excellent resources.
Upcoming Events
Come meet us in the community. We'd love to see you there.
Community Assembly
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Everybody's welcome! Our fifth Potluck Assembly. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Meet neighbors face-to-face, grab some food, rebuild community trust, discuss local issues, and practice Participatory Democracy.
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