SaveMICity

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 ✋

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

@Cityof_Flint @mayorneeley used @SaveMICity data in his budget presentation to highlight inadequate state funding of local government. https://t.co/nuSt1HB8mB

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

@Cityof_Flint – like all Michigan cities – suffers from a lack of adequate state funding. @mayorneeley underscored why with @SaveMICity data in his budget presentation. @DPGilmartin @aminghine https://t.co/nuSt1HB8mB

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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 https://t.co/J5vrOaNHc9

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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 https://t.co/oGAq2BmMh0

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

Fiscal headaches have made our state unpopular to municipal job seekers. What can be done to attract top city managers? @DPGilmartin @aminghine @SaveMICity @MMLeague https://t.co/J5vrOaNHc9

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

2020 Census is fast approaching! Over $600B for state and local governments is at stake. Learn how @MMLeague is helping communities prepare. @DPGilmartin @aminghine https://t.co/XpCCWr0QQT

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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 https://t.co/cS7A2c1otw

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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. https://t.co/iMjutvMZui

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

Wishing every day of 2020 to be filled with success, happiness and prosperity for you. Happy New Year from the SaveMICity initiative!

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

“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.

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

Merry Christmas from the SaveMICity initiative!

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

The SaveMICity initiative wishes you a merry and bright Hanukkah season!

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

Interested in seeing how state revenue sharing has changed in your city? Check out our new revenue snapshot tool here: https://t.co/5nyLOyqI5q

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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: https://t.co/5nyLOyqI5q

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

We must invest in what matters. Join us in creating the conversation and help us change Michigan! #SaveMICity #LoveMICity #GrowMICity https://t.co/B5GUaISJez

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

A new revenue loss report from Public Sector Consultants shows a concerning downward trend 2002 v 2017. Learn more: https://t.co/8ve9ts5kls

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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
https://t.co/1cj1YCRXqG

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

Let’s join together to create desirable communities where we can live, work and play. It’s time for SaveMICity — Invest. Support. GROW. #SaveMICity

[SaveMICity @SaveMICity]

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