A campaign to educate residents, decision makers, and businesses about how municipalities are funded in our state and why the current system does not work ✋
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28 Feb 2020
Our @SaveMICity initiative has repeatedly said that our state’s system for funding local government is broken and needs reform. A new @CLOSUP Public Policy Survey agrees. @MMLeague SMC bloghttp://bit.ly/3aefeKr
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28 Feb 2020
Michigan cities are having a hard time finding their next city manager. Why? Our state’s broken municipal finance system is partly to blame. @SaveMICity @MMLeague bit.ly/3a7U2FK
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27 Feb 2020
Local govt. officials aren’t as optimistic as they used to be about their community’s financial situation. That’s a key takeaway from new @CLOSUP Public Policy Survey. @MMLeague @DPGilmartin @aminghine bit.ly/3aefeKr
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27 Feb 2020
Fiscal headaches have made our state unpopular to municipal job seekers. What can be done to attract top city managers? @DPGilmartin @aminghine @SaveMICity @MMLeague bit.ly/3a7U2FK
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13 Feb 2020
2020 Census is fast approaching! Over $600B for state and local governments is at stake. Learn how @MMLeague is helping communities prepare. @DPGilmartin @aminghine bit.ly/2OMDKdj
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6 Feb 2020
Michigan cities aren’t benefiting from increasing real estate values. @MMLeague’s @aminghine says Michigan’s local governments have been pushing for reforms to address stagnant taxable values. @DPGilmartin bit.ly/2vcAUXS
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30 Jan 2020
In a recent @CrainsDetroit article, @mottfoundation CEO Ridgeway White shares his understanding of the plight of Michigan cities. It’s encouraging to see such a prominent person and organization share the @SaveMICity concerns. bit.ly/2uHSumt
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1 Jan 2020
Wishing every day of 2020 to be filled with success, happiness and prosperity for you. Happy New Year from the SaveMICity initiative!
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29 Dec 2019
“If our state governments and our federal government aren’t going to join with local units and actually invest in these places, it’s not going to be a great outcome. We’ve got to figure out a better way to do that,” said Dan Gilmartin, MML CEO and executive director.
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22 Dec 2019
The SaveMICity initiative wishes you a merry and bright Hanukkah season!
20 Dec 2019
Interested in seeing how state revenue sharing has changed in your city? Check out our new revenue snapshot tool here: savemicity.org/revenue-snaps…
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15 Dec 2019
Michigan cities are managing with 12% less revenue today than they did 15 years ago. Learn more about revenue changes over the years with our new online tool: savemicity.org/revenue-snaps…
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12 Dec 2019
We must invest in what matters. Join us in creating the conversation and help us change Michigan! #SaveMICity #LoveMICity #GrowMICity savemicity.org
11 Dec 2019
A new revenue loss report from Public Sector Consultants shows a concerning downward trend 2002 v 2017. Learn more: savemicity.org/wp-content/up…
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9 Dec 2019
The real drivers of economic prosperity – Michigan communities – aren't able to thrive with the state’s broken finance system. Michiganders are not given the opportunity to create great places that attract business and talent. #SaveMICity
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6 Dec 2019
Let’s join together to create desirable communities where we can live, work and play. It’s time for SaveMICity — Invest. Support. GROW. #SaveMICity
3 Dec 2019
A recent Michigan Municipal League survey found cuts in revenue sharing have hurt basic community services across Michigan. Michigan’s infrastructure needs to change before our communities can grow. #SaveMICity #GrowMICity
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2 Dec 2019
Do you know what revenue sharing is? If not, read up because it’s extremely important to the Michigan economy. Follow this link to our revenue sharing fact sheet: mml.org/pdf/advocacy/2019-SM…
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29 Nov 2019
When it comes to investing in local government, Michigan has a broken system that is worse than any state in the nation. We must reform our system to invest in what matters most: our communities. Invest. Support. GROW. #SaveMICity #MIBudget
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