Nessel’s legislative affairs director appointed to Wayne County Commission
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s director of legislative affairs, David Knezek, was appointed unanimously by the Wayne County Commission to the commission to represent the 8th District.
Knezek is filling the remaining term of Commissioner Diane Webb and will be required to run for election to the seat during the 2020 election cycle.
“David Knezek has been an invaluable member of my executive team from the beginning,” said Nessel. “When I hired David, I knew he would have other opportunities to serve his community. I am excited to support him in this new chapter of public service and I am deeply thankful for his service to our department.”
Knezek, a Democrat, served in the Michigan Senate from 2015-18 and served a term in the Michigan House from 2013-14.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he volunteered for two tours of duty as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was promoted to sergeant while serving in Iraq.
Nessel and Knezek share a commitment to ethics and transparency and, while the law doesn’t prevent Knezek from serving on the Commission and working for the Department simultaneously, they both feel it is important to avoid any perceived conflicts of interest. To that end, Knezek has agreed to stay on board with the Attorney General until a suitable replacement has been selected and transitioned into the role.
Films, panel talks to mark Black History Month in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Films, discussions and other activities are planned throughout February by the Detroit Historical Society in recognition of Black History Month.
Among the offerings of the society’s Winter Film Series is “With Love from Idlewild,” which showcases filmmaker Tinisha Brugnone’s travels through a historically black vacation destination in western Michigan. Screenings are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle.
Other events include a panel discussion on Feb. 20 exploring the widening racial equity gap in Detroit, and a Feb. 29 event focusing on the urban agricultural movement that includes a panel talk, craft activities and a vendor marketplace. Both events will be held at the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown.
Technology festival coming to Detroit convention center
DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of techies are expected in downtown Detroit this summer for the Campus Party TechFest at the TCF Center.
The 24-hour “geek” festival will be held Aug. 20-22 and touch on cutting edge technology and themes that include agriculture, artificial intelligence, automation, defense, energy and mobility, according to organizers.
Top technology speakers also will share innovation and insight. Activities include workshops, demonstrations, hackathons and collaboration challenges.
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