The MML Review March-April 2022

“ It’s excellent to see others recognize what we already know—that Chris and our Lansing team do an outstanding job fighting on behalf of Michigan’s communities every day. ” DAN GILMARTIN, LEAGUE CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Legislation the League opposed that was vetoed: • HB 4210/SB 46—Broadband equipment personal property tax exemption. • HB 4066—Preemption of local knife ordinances. • SB 17—Bill would have amended PA 317 governing contracts between public servants and public entities.

"Keep Control Local" League supporters opposed to gravel mining legislation came to Lansing.

(L-R) Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss; former U.S. Representative Justin Amash; MML Director of State & Federal Affairs Chris Hackbarth.

Budget wins: • $5.2 million revenue sharing increase added to the base for cities, villages, and townships. • $5 million for a new grant program for local first responder recruitment and retention efforts. • $433,000 restoration of the August 2020 revenue sharing cut for more than 100 cities, villages, and townships that

could not utilize replacement CARES funds. • $200 million to replace 100 local bridges.

• $100 million through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program to fund community development projects. • $14.3 million for high water infrastructure grants.

MARCH / APRIL 2022

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