State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz today invited residents to sit down and chat during her upcoming office hours in Jackson and Washtenaw counties.

Local office hours are an opportunity for community members to meet face-to-face with Schmaltz to share their thoughts, questions, or concerns. No appointments are necessary to attend.

Next month, Schmaltz will be available Friday, July 7, at the following times and locations:

• From noon to 1 p.m. in the McIntyre Room at Carnegie Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave. in Jackson.
• From 2 to 3 p.m. at the Chelsea City Council chambers, located inside the Chelsea Police Department at 311 South Main St. in Chelsea.

Anyone unable to attend who would like to share thoughts or concerns with Schmaltz may contact her office at (517) 373-1798 or email KathySchmaltz@house.mi.gov.

Schmaltz represents the 46th District, which includes the city of Jackson, portions of Grass Lake, Leoni and Summit townships, and all of Blackman Township in Jackson County. It also includes Chelsea and Sylvan Township in Washtenaw County.