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Called Michigan’s Best, this movement is one that harnesses the power of social media to tell and share our state’s best stories. These stories are for foodies, adventurers and business men and women. They are about innovation that uplifts our communities and the many things that make the Mitten a remarkable place to live and thrive.
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Mayor Monique Owens: Using Vision to Break Racial Barriers
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
On this episode, Eric Hultgren speaks to the Mayor of Eastpointe, MI Monique Owens. Mayor Owens first job was at McDonald's, she spent 11 years in law enforcement before becoming interested in how laws are created and who is creating them. She then ran for a seat on the city council in the city of Eastpointe three times before she won in 2017. Three years later she is the first African American Mayor of the city of Eastpointe. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Mayor Monique Owens.