Economics of Place

Economics of Place


The Prosperity Agenda: A Conversation with Governor Snyder on Proposal 1

March 19, 2015

We had a very special guest for our March radio show to discuss why voters should Vote Yes on Proposal 1 on May 5. Governor Rick Snyder joined us in studio for two segments on the Prosperity Agenda on News/Talk 760 WJR. The governor is the strongest supporter of the road funding proposal in the state and we had a great conversation. This is a must-listen episode for all those planning to vote May 5. We discussed all aspects of the road-funding plan and addressed many of the questions that people have about it. My co-host this month is freelance business writer Rick Haglund and our other guest was Brad Williams, vice president of government relations for the Detroit Chamber of Commerce. The Detroit Chamber is another strong proponent of Proposal 1.  The Michigan Prosperity Agenda is a monthly radio show that challenges listeners to help make Michigan a better place to live, work and play by creating vibrant and prosperous local communities. It has aired on News/Talk 760 WJR since 2010. The hour-long radio program is hosted by me, Dan Gilmartin, CEO of the Michigan Municipal League (the League). The show is sponsored by the League and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The League’s next show airs 7 p.m., March 25, 2015 on News/Talk 760 WJR, but you can listen anytime at the League’s website or by subscribing to the FREE iTunes podcast. Learn more about the placemaking concept here as well as on this blog.