Transforming Huntington: A Conversation with Mayor Steve Williams

In this episode I chat with Mayor Steve Williams at Meet-Up 64 in Huntington to discuss the city's progress. Steve, who's been mayor for 12 years, talks about Huntington becoming a go-to city with new developments like a cybersecurity center and new buildings at Marshall University. He highlights the economic growth driven by the city's purchase and redevelopment of an old factory site, now a hub for digital innovation. Brad Smith, the new president of Marshall and former CEO of Intuit, plays a crucial role in this transformation. Steve attributes Huntington's success to strong fiscal management and business-friendly policies, turning a near-bankrupt city into one with a $25 million surplus. As we wrap up, Steve announces his run for governor of West Virginia, promising to bring his successful strategies to the state level. Visit https://stevewilliamswv.com/ to learn more.