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Originally uploaded, March 29th, Re-edited April 20th. Chris Holman welcomes Palencia Mobley, P.E., founder and CEO of Mode Collective, Detroit area. She's the former deputy director and chief engineer of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and has been appointed as chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC). Chris had several questions for Palencia: Can you explain what the Michigan Infrastructure Council does and its role in the state? How will your past experience in infrastructure contribute to your role as chair of the MIC? What is asset management and why is it important? How does MIC work with local communities to address their infrastructure needs? What impact does MIC hope to have on Michigan's infrastructure in the coming years? There was also a news release at the time of her appointment: New Appointments Will Help Drive Michigan's Collaborative and Interconnected Infrastructure Systems to Create a Thriving, Sustainable and Prosperous State Palencia Mobley, P.E.LANSING, Mich