Advocacy News – Aug. 10, 2023
This week, Governor Whitmer announced the addition of members to key workgroups that will help drive the policy framework for the newly created Growing Michigan Together Council.
The Council will utilize four workgroups, each with a specific focus area:
- Infrastructure
- Jobs, Talent and Economy
- PreK-12 Education
- Higher Education
Members of the workgroups were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including past and present professional experiences, volunteerism and philanthropic involvement.
The MI Chamber’s own Mike Alaimo, director of environmental and energy affairs, was among those selected to the work group on Infrastructure and Place. It is charged to propose long-term, sustainable and equitable funding solutions for Michigan’s multimodal transportation systems and aging water infrastructure to help meet the 2050 population goal identified in the report.
The workgroup is to consider recommendations and propose solutions for:
- Placemaking investments that will support retention and attraction goals.
- Sustainable investment among the emergence of more fuel-efficient vehicles and an unprecedented influx of one-time federal money.
- How to create attainable housing options for Michiganders in every income bracket and create investment-ready sites across the state.
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For more information, contact Mike Alaimo at malaimo@michamber.com