We've got a huge guest on this week's What's Up Brighton! Mark and Eric welcome Kris Tobbe, Brighton Council Member and Mayor. He explains the collaborative efforts of the city council and staff in community engagement and describes his unexpected journey to becoming mayor, underscoring the community-driven motivation of elected officials.
The guys discuss the streetscape project, the possibility of cannabis sales coming to Brighton, and plans to continue to grow Brighton and the surrounding areas. They also poke a little fun at Howell,...
We've got a huge guest on this week's What's Up Brighton! Mark and Eric welcome Kris Tobbe, Brighton Council Member and Mayor. He explains the collaborative efforts of the city council and staff in community engagement and describes his unexpected journey to becoming mayor, underscoring the community-driven motivation of elected officials.
The guys discuss the streetscape project, the possibility of cannabis sales coming to Brighton, and plans to continue to grow Brighton and the surrounding areas. They also poke a little fun at Howell, naturally! Tune in for a great episode, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
00:00 Welcome to What’s Up Brighton
01:01 Meet the Mayor: Kristoffer Tobbe
03:03 Understanding the Role of the Mayor
06:10 The Path to Mayorship
09:04 City Management vs. Mayorship
10:29 Chris’s Background and Career
12:22 Challenges of Leadership
15:29 Navigating Community Opinions
18:04 The Limbaugh Development Controversy
20:59 Setting the Table: Government’s Role
23:51 The Marijuana Business Debate
26:01 Streetscape Success
30:06 Collaboration for Success
32:50 The Believe in Brighton Movement
35:12 Facing Challenges Together
37:20 Brighton vs. Howell: A Friendly Rivalry
39:01 The Essence of Brighton
42:12 Community Values and Generational Bonds
45:30 Embracing Change in Brighton
49:10 Local Favorites and Hidden Gems
54:52 Looking Forward: A Bright Future
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