2015 General Fund Budget Update
Nearly 60% of East Lansing’s budget is spent on public safety, which is fairly typical for Michigan cities. When municipal leaders talk...
2015 General Fund Budget
Where does East Lansing’s General Fund (GF) revenue come from? The chart below shows the makeup of City GF revenue sources in FY15. Note...
The Consequences of Diminishing Property Values
Nearly 50% of East Lansing’s General Fund revenue comes from property taxes, which is typical for Michigan cities. During the Great...
Pothole Problem
What’s with all the potholes? Michigan’s 19¢ gas tax is, along with vehicle registration fees, our state’s primary source of funding for...
East Lansing Budget Process Update
As East Lansing begins our FY16 budget planning process, you’re going to be hearing a great deal about the need for infrastructure...
Vote Yes in May
Let's be clear: When you hear the "Coalition Against Higher Taxes and Special Interest Deals" advocating a no vote on the May sales tax...
Budget Shortfall Caused by Flawed Tax Policy
Tax credits are getting a great deal of coverage and are part of the problem, but the overarching problem is a fundamentally flawed tax...
Lowering Income Taxes Won't Help Michigan Long Term
An income tax cut would be politically popular, but deeply irresponsible. When you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging! The...
