The League of Women Voters of LaPorte County is excited to present LaPorte County Commissioner, Sheila Brillson Matias, as the speaker for the Tuesday, October 8, Lunch With The League. Commissioner Brillson will speak about her first nine months as one of three commissioners who serve as the highest elected officials in the county and lead the Executive Branch of county government. She also serves as Executive Director of the Leadership institute at Purdue Northwest and the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest. At the Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest, she is focused on engaging and connecting university talent and resources with community needs so that the Leadership Institute can become the hub of leadership development for our region. A former mayor of Michigan City, Matias has extensive experience in government operations, community development, project management and public policy.
Join the LWV of La Porte County for this informative program, 12:00 noon at Patrick’s Grille, 4125 Franklin Street, in Michigan City. The general public is invited and reservations are not required. For non-members, a donation is requested. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 and may purchase a lunch of their choice from the menu, in time for the 12 noon presentation.
Lunch/Dinner With The League presents timely and relevant discussions about local issues every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Patrick’s Grille. More information on LWV can be found at lwvlaporte.org, by following on Facebook, or by emailing the League at: lwvlaporte@gmail.com.