The Prosperity Agenda

SHOW 13: Civic Engagement

THE MOST RECENT SHOW aired at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 on News/Talk 760 WJR. We talked about civic engagement – collective and individual actions designed to address issues of public concern – and how it is critical to the future of our state.

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Intro: Dan Gilmartin

Civic Engagement: Intro: Dan Gilmartin

Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League, talks about civic engagement and how it is critical to the future of Michigan.

Co-Host Sean Mann

Civic Engagement: Co-Host Sean Mann

Sean Mann is one of Michigan’s leading advocates for cities and urban areas. He currently leads the Let’s Save Michigan campaign, a statewide grassroots effort working to move Michigan back to prosperity.

Josh McManus

Civic Engagement: Josh McManus

Josh McManus is the co-founder and Creative Strategist for CreateHere, a place-based cultural change movement in Chattanooga, Tenn. Josh discusses the results of the efforts of his group and the role of government in community engagement.

Rory Neuner

Civic Engagement: Rory Neuner

Rory Neuner is a sustainable transportation advocate based in Lansing. She talked about the success of the Complete Streets project in Lansing and about the merits of community engagement.

Kim Hodge

Civic Engagement: Kim Hodge

Kim Hodge founded the Lathrup Village TimeBank which has grown to 120 members who share and exchange services. She later developed the MI Alliance of TimeBanks, an organization that links and supports TimeBanks across the state.