Lt. Gov. Gilchrist kicks off Thriving Seniors Tour with event in Detroit


Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II (far left) spoke at the Franklin Wright Human Service Agency in Detroit to kick off his Thriving Seniors Tour on Wednesday.
– Photo courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor


On Wednesday, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II kicked off his Thriving Seniors Tour in Detroit, inspired by his 2019 Thriving Cities Tour, meeting with more than 30 seniors from the Franklin Wright Human Service Agency. The Thriving Seniors tour highlights the needs of older Michiganders through open and honest conversations about what actions Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Gilchrist have taken to support Michigan seniors, including the investments made in the FY 2023 budget and what still needs to be done to make Michigan a great place to live, work, and retire.

“I am excited to kick off my Thriving Seniors tour,” said Gilchrist. “Over the next few months, I will be traveling across Michigan and having face to face conversations with seniors about the issues that matter. Governor Whitmer and I are committed to advocating for seniors, repealing the retirement tax, boosting access to affordable healthcare and housing, and building a senior-friendly Michigan that is the best place to retire.”

For the next few months, Gilchrist will be visiting with seniors in communities throughout Michigan. Like his 2019 and 2021 Thriving Cities tours, he will be updating those in attendance on the work the Whitmer – Gilchrist administration has done recently to support Michigan workers, families, and seniors. The Thriving Seniors tour will include stops in Ann Arbor, the Downriver area, Grand Rapids, Port Huron, Traverse City, and other communities across Michigan, meeting with residents from across the state.   

“As older Michiganders face challenges across the state, I am proud to have worked with my colleagues in Lansing to help Detroiters of all ages succeed in our state,” said Rep. Abraham Aiyash, D-Hamtramck. “The Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration and I share a common belief that we must do more to help tackle the problems our more seasoned Michiganders face in their daily lives. Thank you to all the seniors and elders in the community who shared their experiences today. I am committed to working to offer solutions that dignify the seniors in my community.”