Published July 27, 2015
At 5 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28, KEDM Public Radio will host “Policy and a Pint” at
Fat Pelican Restaurant in Monroe. Panel members will discuss efforts towards historic
preservation of local buildings and sites. The event is free and open to the public.
The “Policy and a Pint” series is designed to provide access to experts on community
issues in a casual setting. The public is encouraged to participate with questions
and comments during the event.
KEDM News Director Bob Lenox will moderate a panel of experts including Cooley House
Foundation President Cookie Cookston, businesswoman and developer Melody Olson, and
City of Monroe Planning and Zoning Director Joanne Poret.
The panelists will provide insight on historic sites and preservation efforts in local
communities.
“Policy and a Pint ‘digs in’ to important issues in northeast Louisiana,” says KEDM
General Manager Jay Curtis. “Preserving historic buildings deepens the roots of our
collective cultural history, and this event offers a chance for deeper discussion.”
KEDM Public Radio — a public radio service of the University of Louisiana at Monroe
— is a community partner dedicated to improving the quality of life in the listening
area.
For more information, visit kedm.org or call 318-342-5556.
