Join us at one of our campaign events​. 

Election Day Hangout & T-Shirt Decorating
Tuesday, November 8

Hang out with Desiraé and the campaign team during election day and decorate your campaign t-shirt! We will be at Bridge Community Cafe on Michigan Ave from 9am to 6pm. Fabric markers will be provided. 

​Tuesday, November 8
9am-6pm
Bridge Community Cafe
217 W. Michigan

Election Night Celebration
Tuesday, November 8

Join us at Ypsi Alehouse on election night to watch the results come in and celebrate Dez's victory (not to mention historic victories for voting access and reproductive freedom in Michigan)!

Tuesday November 8
8pm-11pm
Ypsi Alehouse
124 Pearl St #100
A glass of beer at Ypsi Alehouse
Image credit: Ypsi Alehouse

Past events

Chili Cook-off Fundraiser

Come out to Landline Creative Labs (next to Bellflower and upstairs) to support Dez and vote on your favorite chili!

$10 donation gets you 3 chili votes. 

T-shirts available for pre-order!

Friday, October 21
5:30-7:30pm
Landline Creative Labs
209 Pearl St. 

Platform Event: Public Engagement & Public Spaces

Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti is hosting platform events throughout the campaign season. The entire community is welcome! Share your thoughts and experiences and learn about how we can work together to address important issues facing our community. 

​Community Safety: We will thrive as a community if we are determining how our public policies, spaces, and resources are shared. 

Thursday, August 25
6-7:30pm
​Frog Island Park

Platform Event: Housing

Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti is hosting platform events throughout the campaign season. The entire community is welcome! Share your thoughts and experiences and learn about how we can work together to address important issues facing our community. 

Housing: Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live and the opportunity to grow their economic stability. 

Saturday, July 23
1-2:30pm
​Riverside Park

​Platform Event: Community Safety

Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti is hosting platform events throughout the campaign season. The entire community is welcome! Share your thoughts and experiences and learn about how we can work together to address important issues facing our community. 

​Community Safety: We need to have a real community conversation about what safety means to us collectively and design our solutions to match that. 

Wednesday, June 22
5:30-7pm
Prospect Park

Volunteer Training

Learn more about volunteer opportunities, receive canvassing materials and training to support Desiraé Simmons' campaign for the Ypsilanti Ward 3 city council seat! 

Wednesday, June 8
5:30-6:30pm
Corner Brewery
720 Norris St.

​Campaign Launch

SEEKING PEOPLE POWER
Volunteer your talents & time toward Desiraé Simmons' campaign for the Ypsilanti Ward 3 city council seat and support a new local business! 

Sunday, May 22
12-2pm
Bridge Community Café
​217 W Michigan Ave
​Paid for by Desiraé Simmons for Ypsilanti, 407 Charles St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198