State Rep. Carol Glanville, who represents the 80th House District that includes the city of Walker, said in a Maiden Walker podcast interview that traffic, trail connections and school funding are among her top priorities for the community.

Glanville, a former Walker city commissioner, told host Nicole DeDonato that population growth in the Grand Rapids area has intensified traffic concerns and placed new emphasis on infrastructure and public spaces. “Traffic is a real challenge for us,” she said. She also highlighted a local trail project tied to the Fruitridge Bridge, saying residents are “just thrilled” by plans that add pedestrian and bike access and that the work “is the right improvement at the right time.”

Glanville said she is focused on the state budget now under negotiation in Lansing and on education funding in her role as minority vice chair for school aid on the House side. “Right now, we're in the midst of a budget, and it's supposed to be done tomorrow,” she said, adding that she did not expect the deadline to be met. She also described efforts on housing incentives, road plans and workforce training as priorities that will “trickle down” to Walker.

Glanville discussed a recent Michigan State University–run bipartisan exchange that paired her with a legislator from another part of the state; she said the program highlighted West Michigan’s public-private partnerships and philanthropic support for local projects such as the zoo, sports venues and mental-health services. She described those partnerships as a model that many other districts do not replicate.

On constituent outreach, Glanville said residents can follow her Facebook page, her page on the state website or attend monthly coffee hours. She advised constituents who are unsure who represents them to use michigan.gov and the site’s address search for legislators.

The podcast interview combined Glanville’s background in education and local government with descriptions of current work in Lansing, but did not include any formal votes, motions or new legislative text. The representative described ongoing negotiations and local projects without announcing final funding decisions or legislative outcomes.

Glanville also encouraged listening and engagement at the local level, saying that many decisions at the state and local levels affect residents “on a much more granular level.”