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8 unusual facts about Rick Snyder


David Viviano

David Viviano is a Justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, having been appointed by Governor Rick Snyder on February 28, 2013 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Diane Hathaway.

Duck Lake fire

On May 25, 2012, Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster in Luce and Schoolcraft counties, which included a ban of fireworks and an outdoor burning ban in 49 counties, including all counties located in the Upper Peninsula and much of the northern half of the Lower Peninsula as a result of abnormally dry conditions.

Dudley Spade

After being term-limited, Spade was appointed to a position in the administration of Republican governor Rick Snyder

Hopwood DePree

He also has been appointed under two administrations to the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council by both Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and current Governor Rick Snyder.

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Effective April 24, 2011, Governor Rick Snyder signed Executive Order 2011-4 creating the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Michigan State Fair

On April 9, 2012, Governor Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 515 and House Bill 4803, which would authorize the transfer of the fairgrounds land to the Land Bank Fast Track Authority, which would oversee the land for future development, including plans for a station for the proposed commuter rail service.

Robert L. Emerson

On September 30, 2011, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed an eight-member state review team for the City of Flint including Emerson.

Tom George

George joined Mike Bouchard, the Oakland County Sheriff and former state senator, Businessman Rick Snyder, Congressman Peter Hoekstra and Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox as 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidates.


Detroit M-1 Rail Line

This decision arose out of discussions between federal Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Governor Rick Snyder.


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