From Builder to Policy Leader: Tim Golding on Housing Reform and Taking the First Step
From American Potential by American Potential
May 7, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 431
About this episode
Tim Golding discusses his transition from small business owner to policy leader and the challenges of housing affordability in Michigan.
In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tim Golding, Americans for Prosperity’s Michigan State Director, to discuss his journey from small business owner to policy leader—and the moment that pushed him to get involved. After decades running a construction and remodeling business with his brother, Tim saw firsthand how government regulations were driving up costs and limiting opportunity. That frustration, combined with the impact of COVID-era policies, led him to take his “one small step” into public policy—organizing, advocating, and eventually running for office. Now, Tim is working to tackle one of Michigan’s biggest challenges: housing affordability. With the state facing a major housing shortage, he explains how restrictive zoning laws and excessive regulations are pricing families out of the market—and what reforms are needed to restore the American Dream of homeownership. This episode highlights how real-world experience can shape better policy—and how one decision to get involved can lead to meaningful change for communities and future generations.
People in this episode
Host: David From
Guest: Tim Golding
Topics covered
- housing reform
- public policy
- government regulations
- affordability
- community impact
Keywords
- housing affordability
- policy leader
- government regulations
- zoning laws
- public policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Americans for Prosperity
Places: Michigan, COVID
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