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 — a proven model of participatory democracy used around the world. The twist? We add food. 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 Reconnect
Civic isolation is the root of political dysfunction. Assemblies rebuild the trust and social bonds that make democracy work.
Ideas Are Drafted
Together, we workshop real policy proposals — from neighborhood infrastructure to state legislation — in plain language anyone can contribute to.
Your Steward Acts
Andrew carries the community's consensus to Lansing and fights to pass it — no personal discretion, no party bosses.
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 third 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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