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Virg Bernero "Melancholy" and "Excited" About Leaving After 12 Years As Mayor

WKAR Public Media | By Brooke Allen

Published December 18, 2017 at 9:45 AM EST

Lansing mayor Virg Bernero

Lansing mayor Virg Bernero talked with Morning Edition host Brooke Allen about what's left for him to do before leaving on January 1, 2018.

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Brooke Allen

Brooke Allen served as local producer and host for Morning Edition, from June 2016-March 2018.

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