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an estimated $85M annually. Encourage your legislators to support Senate Bills 95 and 96, as well as House Bills 4894 and 4895. These bills would maintain the same level of tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and transform the benefit from a property tax exemption to an income tax credit to ease the burden on local governments. The process for eligible veterans to claim their credit would remain the same, while cities, villages, townships, and counties would receive much-needed financial relief from the state. 3. Housing and Placemaking: Invest in Thriving Communities The Michigan Municipal League believes every community across Michigan offers unique experiences to the people and businesses that call them home. Collectively, cities and villages are on the leading edge of building community and individual assets, which are essential components of a strong and robust economy. The recent Growing Michigan Together Council report highlighted the need to invest in developing and revitalizing our housing stock and creating thriving, resilient communities that are magnets for young talent. At the League, we couldn’t agree more! Ask your legislators to continue strategically investing resources and develop policy that will allow for continued development of attainable housing options as well as flexible tools that protect local decision making and help advance our housing goals. Additionally, encourage legislators to continue to provide resources for placemaking efforts that will address community revitalization needs and help create environments necessary to attract and retain talent.

Thank you for helping us share these topics with your state legislators. Please share your feedback from these conversations with John LaMacchia II, the League’s director of state and federal affairs, at jlamacchia@mml.org.

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