September 12, 2006

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced today the following recent appointments to the Mackinac Bridge Authority: 

R. Dan Musser III of Petoskey, president of the Grand Hotel.  Mr. Musser is appointed to represent Republicans for a term expiring June 30, 2012.  He succeeds Angelo Lanni whose term has expired.

Robert C. Struck of Marquette, Marquette county commissioner.  Mr. Struck is appointed to represent Republicans for a term expiring June 30, 2008.  He succeeds William Gnodtke who has resigned. 

William Gnodtke of Charlevoix.  Mr. Gnodtke is appointed to represent Republicans for a term expiring June 30, 2012.  He succeeds Elsa Schaller whose term has expired. 

The Mackinac Bridge Authority creates rules and regulations in order to provide and maintain a system of services to ensure the safe operation of the Mackinac Bridge. 

These appointments are subject to Section 6 of Article V of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Michigan Senate within 60 days.