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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.

Merry Christmas from the SaveMICity initiative!

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

Interested in seeing how state revenue sharing has changed in your city? Check out our new revenue snapshot tool here: savemicity.org/revenue-snaps…

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…

We must invest in what matters. Join us in creating the conversation and help us change Michigan! #SaveMICity #LoveMICity #GrowMICity savemicity.org

A new revenue loss report from Public Sector Consultants shows a concerning downward trend 2002 v 2017. Learn more: savemicity.org/wp-content/up…

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 savemicity.org/2019-city-fis…

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

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…

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