Ave Maria Civic Association Board members are pictured from left to right: Secretary Ronny Lambotte, Director Gayle Marie Grace, President Kevin Schang, Vice President Joe Cortina and Treasurer Jeff Plys. KEVIN SCHANG/COURTESY PHOTOS
Positive interaction between government officials and their constituents fosters trust, promotes civic engagement and leads to more effective governance. To those noble ends, the Ave Maria Civic Association (AMCA) was formed to be an informational and guiding resource for Ave Maria residents. As governments and their associated agencies grow and become challenging to navigate, it can be difficult for John Q. Public to find the right avenues to address their particular issues. The AMCA promises to provide effective communication to address pressing problems and concerns, while giving members a strong voice in the process.
“There was a lot of confusion and frustration on the part of the residents when they contacted an agency for questions and were told that it belongs to another agency,” said AMCA President Kevin Schang. “These residents are interested in Ave Maria and the surrounding areas and if they have issues, they can be steered to the right people.”…