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News from The Peoples Water Board Coalition

Saturday, June 18, 2016
***Media Advisory***
Contact: Lila Cabbil 313.717-0813

Detroit Youth March to Demand End to Water Shut Offs

Kickoff at WSU Student Center Building Saturday evening
DETROIT Young people in Detroit fighting to keep water flowing to families in their
community will march from the Wayne State Universitys Student Center Building Saturday up
to Woodward and past Midtown restaurants. Youth will lead the march and speak at a 4:30
p.m. press conference. These organizers are working to draw attention to the devastation of
massive water shutoffs that continue despite the so-called payment plan instituted by Mayor
Mike Duggan. The march launches from the Allied Media Conference.
With three quarters of Detroits children living below the poverty line, many young people have
been sorely affected when their families struggle with water bills they cant afford. The Peoples
Water Board Coalition, faith leaders and activists have been calling for income-based payment
plans as laid out in the Water Affordability Plan. But the first and most humane step is an
immediate and complete end to water shut offs.
Who:
Jada Patrick, London Blakely, youth leader
Jenny Lee, executive director, Allied Media Conference
Peoples Water Board Coalition
What:
Childrens March to End Water Shutoffs Now!
Press conference and march through Midtown
When:
Saturday, June 18
Press Conference @ 4:30 p.m.
March begins @ 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Press conference and staging area Wayne State University Student Center Building
March to Woodward Avenue, Southbound