RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?

June 9, 2023?

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions?

LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. ?

Michigan Liquor Control Commission??

Ms. Kristin Beltzer, of Grand Rapids, is a current member of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Michigan State University, as well as her Master of Arts in Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Ms. Beltzer is reappointed to represent Independents and appointed as chair for a term commencing June 13, 2023 and expiring June 12, 2027. ?

Mr. Hoon-Yung Hopgood, of Richmond, most recently served in the Michigan State Senate and was a member of the Senate Education Committee, Energy and Technology Committee, and Appropriations Committee. Prior to his service in the Senate, he served three terms in the Michigan State House of Representatives. Mr. Hopgood received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Mr. Hopgood is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing June 13, 2023 and expiring June 12, 2027. ?

The Liquor Control Commission is the sole wholesaler for all spirit products in the state and is responsible for the licensing of the manufacture and sale of all beer, wine, distilled spirits, and mixed spirit drinks in Michigan. The Commission is responsible for the enforcement of the state's liquor laws and the collection of excise and specific taxes on beer, wine, distilled spirits, and mixed spirit drinks.????

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.?

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