A Green Bay Checkup with Mayor Eric Genrich

This week on Lean Local, Jim Schmitt welcomes Mayor Eric Genrich for a citywide checkup covering some of Green Bay’s biggest ongoing stories. The discussion begins with election season, as 109 local positions are now open for candidates. The mayor and Jim review what it takes to get on the ballot and why so many seats still go uncontested, raising questions about civic participation at the local level. The conversation then shifts to city development projects, including updates on the coal pile redevelopment site and the proposed USL soccer stadium planned for Green Bay. Mayor Genrich shares new details on both efforts and their progress. The show also touches on housing developments now in motion across the city, including projects offering both market-rate and higher-end residential options. Listeners will hear what stages these initiatives are in and what they could mean for Green Bay’s neighborhoods in the coming years. It’s a broad and informative conversation about where the city stands today, and where it’s heading next. Tune in Sunday at 7 a.m. on 97.9 FM, or listen anytime on the Civic Media app, Spotify, or Apple Music. Guest: Eric Genrich