Arnold Weinfeld

Associate Director Michigan State University

  • East Lansing MI

Connector. Convener. Working to build problem-solving relationships with policymakers and university-community partners.

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Will Snyder sink Schuette as polls point to a Whitmer win in November?

Michigan voters have a reputation for playing spoiler. And if early polling is any indication. it looks as if the typical back and forth between Democrat and Republican reign will happen again. Early polls show an overwhelming urge for change and all indicators point to former State Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer becoming the next Governor of Michigan. The state’s Attorney General and popular Republican candidate Bill Schuette seems to be hampered by the crisis in Flint coupled with the daily troubles Donald Trump bringing down the once strong GOP brand. But there is still time left. It was nearly two years ago that most thought the Democrats would carry Michigan for Clinton with relative ease. So, is there any chance the Republicans can hold the Governor’s mansion? What will Bill Schuette need to do to convince voters and reverse the usual trend that sees the state rotate between parties every two terms? Or, is this race over almost as quickly as it started? That’s where the experts from Michigan State University can help. Arnold Weinfeld is the acting director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University. He’s also an expert on local and state politics and was recently interviewed by Fox News and Bridge Magazine about the current race for governor. Arnold is available to speak to media – simply click on his icon to arrange an interview. Source:

Arnold Weinfeld

Biography

Arnold is Acting Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University as well as Director of Urban Policy Initiatives for University Outreach and Engagement.

At IPPSR, Arnold assists with the coordination of programs such as the Michigan Political Leadership Program, Legislative Leadership Programming, State of the State Survey and issue forums. He also assists the Institute’s undergraduate and graduate fellows with their research work. In this capacity at Outreach and Engagement, he serves as a connector and boundary spanner, working with offices such as the Center for Community and Economic Development as well as other MSU faculty, local officials and community stakeholders to develop university-community partnerships and affect urban systems and policy change at all levels. Prior to joining UOE, Arnold served as CEO of the Prima Civitas Foundation, a community and economic development non-profit organization. He also has worked for the Michigan Municipal League where he served in a number of roles including, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Director of Strategic initiatives and President of the Michigan Municipal League Foundation. Arnold began his career with the Michigan House of Representatives where he worked as a legislative aide, policy analyst and policy director. He has served his own community as an elected member of the Waverly Community Schools Board of Education and is currently on his local planning commission. He is also on the board of statewide organizations such as Creative Many Michigan, the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, and Michigan Rural Council. He is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Social Science Multi-Disciplinary Program.

Areas of Expertise

Public Policy
Legislative Relations
Strategic Planning
Program Management
Placemaking
Program Development
Strategy
Community Outreach

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor's Degree

Social Sciences

1982

Affiliations

  • Waverly Community Schools Board of Education : Member, Planning Commission
  • Creative Many Michigan : Board Member
  • Michigan Recreation and Parks Association : Member
  • Michigan Rural Council : Member

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IPPSR grants extend applied public policy research across Michigan

MSU Today  

2018-07-26

The grants were announced Monday by IPPSR Interim Director Arnold Weinfeld.

“We are excited to see the depth of these projects,” he said. “They ask, and will propose applied policy to answer, some of the state’s most important questions on education, the environment and community solvency.”...

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Political hopefuls hit the road ahead of Aug. 7 primaries

Cadillac News  

2018-07-23

In open seats currently held by a retiring or term-limited Republican, if the incumbent is endorsing a candidate, that candidate might not be inclined to hold a joint event with competitors, said Arnold Weinfeld, acting director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University. They’ve already got an advantage if there’s an endorsement...

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Candidates seek edge with new Michigan voters as registration deadline nears

The Detroit News  

2018-07-06

Lesser-known GOP candidates, such as State Sen. Patrick Colbeck of Canton Township and Saginaw obstetrician Jim Hines, will face similar challenges in mobilizing grassroots voters as Democrats El-Sayed and Thanedar, said Arnold Weinfeld, interim director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University...

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