Michigan Municipal League

From Sunshine Review

The Michigan Municipal League is a taxpayer-funded lobbying association in Michigan. It is represented by the National League of Cities.^[1]

[edit] Lobbying priorities

The organization's lobbying priorities are outlined in the Michigan Municipal League Prosperity Agenda. ^[2]

[edit] Public transportation

A significant expansion of public transit, including light rail, commuter rail, passenger rail, and buses. The Get Michigan Moving coalition, of which the League is a founding member, will be working to advance transit expansions.^[3]

[edit] Stimulus money

Federal stimulus funds sent to Michigan should first be used for infrastructure locally. ^[4]

[edit] Emergency services funding=

The Legislature and governor must recommit to revenue sharing, give locals the flexibility to control tax dollars and costs in their own budgets, provide state resources to developed areas for services and job development, and grant locals the flexibility to offer revenue options for services demanded by citizens.^[3]

[edit] External links

• Michigan Municipal League official website

[1] [2]

[edit] References

1. ↑ National League of Cities - State Municipal Leagues
2. ↑ Prosperity Agenda
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Prosperity Agenda, page 4
4. ↑ Prosperity Agenda, page 5

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