Governor Snyder and Lt. Governor Calley were elected to look after the best interests of the state. They know that the New International Trade Crossing will provide the world class trade crossing that Michigan needs. This bridge project will create 10,000 construction jobs in the short-term and help support the more than 250,000 Michigan jobs that count on trade with Canada in the long run. And the best part is they have crafted a deal that would build the bridge at no cost to Michigan taxpayers. 

Governor Snyder, Lt. Governor Calley and Sen. Judy Emmons should be commended for supporting this important project and putting the interests of Michigan over a billionaire trying to protect his monopoly. Michigan's' business community, including the auto industry, agri-business, manufacturing community and 18 state-wide and local chambers of commerce support their efforts. They should be commended for standing up to the owner of the Ambassador Bridge and the millions of dollars they have spent to misinform the public and buy legislative support. I hope they look at all the options available to move this project forward. 

Tom Shields
DeWitt pct 1