MPLP Makes Huge Waves In Michigans Political Landscape

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By Carol CainCBS Detroit

Scott Benson had been a small business owner, served in the military and worked for a community organization in Detroit.

But knowing he had a goal of running for public office, the thing that truly propelled him in his bid was being part of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP).

I had the chance to meet and network with people and leaders from across the state, said Benson, who graduated from MPLP in 2011 and ran for Detroit City Council in November and won.

Benson made his comments during taping of Michigan Matters and appeared with Anne Mervenne and Steve Tobocman, co-directors of MPLP.

Benson, Mervenne and Tobocman also talked about other issues including Detroit, its financial plight and having Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr involved as the city fights it way out of bankruptcy.

The MPLP program, which started in 1992, is housed at Michigan State Universitys Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.

The nationally acclaimed program has nearly 600 alums with many working in politics.

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MPLP Makes Huge Waves In Michigans Political Landscape