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CBS News
11-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Garlin Gilchrist declares candidacy for Michigan governor race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced his candidacy for the governor's race. The slate for the 2026 election is already a full one, with several people stating their intentions recently. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is term-limited under Michigan law, and unable to run again. Gilchrist was her lieutenant. Others who have announced campaigns include Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson; Republicans Anthony Hudson and Aric Nesbitt; and Mike Duggan, who will run as an independent. "We've made a lot of progress the past six years. But there's so much more to do," Gilchrist said. His campaign kickoff took place in Detroit, where he was born and "raised on a love of Pistons basketball, Pontiacs, and, honestly, computers," he said. Gilchrist earned two engineering degrees at University of Michigan, then became a software engineer at Microsoft. After moving back home to Detroit, he went into public service for the city. He lives in Detroit with his wife, Ellen, where they are raising their twins, Emily and Garlin III, and daughter, Ruby. The children attend public schools. During his years as lieutenant governor, he started the Clean Slate program to help those who have settled their criminal justice cases get a fresh start. He also launched the Michigan Innovation Fund to support startup companies in the state. His work while as the City of Detroit's Director of Innovation included creating the Improve Detroit smartphone app that allows residents to report issues for the city to address like running water, potholes, damaged street signs, and other issues. "I'm committed to building an economy where every family has what they need to succeed so our children can follow their dreams right here in Michigan. My goal for Michigan is that we lead the nation in innovation and creating jobs of the future for everyone," he said. "Real leaders find solutions that improve the lives of the people they serve instead of just looking out for themselves. So let's make the dream of health and wealth a reality for every Michigander. Let's stand tall for Michigan." "Garlin knows what it feels like to be part of communities across Michigan, the Midwest, and country that have been forgotten. He also knows how to win in Michigan," the campaign said. To learn more about Gilchrist and his platform, go to
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Watch Live: City of Detroit prepares for first major winter storm of the season
Weather (CBS DETROIT) — The first major winter storm of the season is set to bring significant accumulations to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday. Crews from Detroit's Department of Public Works are prepping and pretreating the city's roads ahead of the first snowfall on Wednesday afternoon. DPW Director Ron Brundidge will provide an update on his department's response plan. CBS News Detroit will stream live coverage at 1 p.m. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— How to watch Wednesday's press conference What: City of Detroit shares snow removal plans ahead of winter storm. Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. ET Online stream: Live on the player above and on your mobile or streaming device —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Snow will begin Wednesday afternoon and linger into Thursday morning. From 1 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday, a Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for Macomb, Sanilac, and St. Clair counties, while Oakland, Lapeer, Livingston, Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties will be under a Winter Weather Advisory. The timing for light snow first moves into western counties by 1 p.m. Wednesday. Heavier snow moves into most of Southeast Michigan by 6 p.m. Detroit residents are encouraged to use the Improve Detroit app to report snow removal issues. Residents can also call DPW's Street Maintenance Division at 313-224-0033.
