Gretchen Whitmer was working Thursday at Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit, serving coney dogs as she campaigns to open up the states restaurants safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer believes there is a light at the end of the proverbial pandemic tunnel for Michigan, but she continues to take a conservative approach. As for choosing Lafayette Coney Island over next-door rival American Coney Island, it came down to family loyalty. Whitmer wants people to feel safe about eating at restaurants, which were allowed to open up their dining rooms to customers on June 8. The governor wants safety measures taken by both restaurant workers and customers, reiterating the need for masks.

Gretchen Whitmer was working Thursday at Lafayette Coney Island in Detroit, serving coney dogs as she campaigns to open up the states restaurants safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitmer believes there is a light at the end of the proverbial pandemic tunnel for Michigan, but she continues to take a conservative approach. Weve got more work to do, but if we all keep our guard up and do the right thing, were going to get there, she said. As for choosing Lafayette Coney Island over next-door rival American Coney Island, it came down to family loyalty. Whitmer wants people to feel safe about eating at restaurants, which were allowed to open up their dining rooms to customers on June 8.