Ann Arbor's new mayor has made his support of public art and the arts in general very clear. Interlochen, the renown arts education institution, believes it played an important role in the mayor's formative years.
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"While arts and politics may not seem a natural match, Taylor says his experiences in the arts have helped him in his years in elected office. “I see Interlochen’s influence with both skills and substance. Substantively, it gave me an appreciation for the arts and for culture, which are crucial to place-making and successful city planning. On the skills side, the training I had as a singer and actor helps with stage presence and public speaking."
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