State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Superior Township, announced today he will hold his first in a series of regular coffee hours to meet with residents of the 54th House District.

David Rutledge

The event will take place 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Salem-South Lyon District Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail, in South Lyon.

Rutledge will hold coffee hours regularly throughout eastern Washtenaw County, including upcoming events in Ypsilanti and Augusta, Superior and Ypsilanti townships.

"State government needs feedback from the public to function well," Rutledge said in a statement. "As a new legislator, I want to hear what's on our residents' minds so that I can better represent our community in Lansing."

Rutledge recently came out in opposition to proposed changes to the state's emergency financial manger rules.

Individuals interested in receiving regular e-mail updates on future coffee hours and other events, as well as information about what's happening in state government, can sign up to receive Rutledge's e-newsletter at Rutledge.housedems.com.

Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at ryanstanton@annarbor.com or 734-623-2529.