Rick Snyder envisions Detroit outpost, talks strengthening urban areas

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The buzz with the biggest political implication this week? It’s the news that governor-elect Rick Snyder may create a state office specifically devoted to his urban agenda: and he’s working with the city of Detroit to bring it here.

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Unlike
some Republican candidates for governor, Snyder campaigned actively in
Detroit before the Nov. 2 election and repeatedly said in campaign
speeches that revitalizing urban areas is a priority. He also said
Michigan can’t be a great state again until Detroit is once again a
great city.

The article notes Gov. Granholm, like other governors, has a state office in New Center’s Cadillac Place building (incorrectly identified in the article as Midtown). But if he succeeds, Snyder will be the first governor to open the first Detroit office specializing in urban areas. Rick, we like the way you’re thinking.

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