As Michigan ushers in a Democratic-controlled state government for the first time in 40 years, what could that mean for the state’s ongoing investments in Detroit? And what could Detroit’s resurgence mean for the rest of the region and state?

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II sat down with “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson on the Motor City Casino Hotel’s Sound Board stage at the 2023 Detroit Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, for a conversation about what’s happening in downtown Detroit and the administration’s economic plans for investing in the city’s future.  

They talk about Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II’s childhood growing up just east of downtown Detroit, in the Elmwood Park area, the evolution of Detroit over the years and the importance of having a vibrant downtown, and about the state’s partnerships that are investing in transportation infrastructure, a stronger technology ecosystem, and spaces for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

Plus, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist II shares whether he may run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Debbie Stabenow next year. 

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