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-Lent Upson, 1st Executive Director of CRC  


1983 Publications

State and Local Government Expenditures/Revenues in the 21 Largest States
CC 946, ( December 83 ) 6 pages

Michigan's Financial Improvement Strategy
CC 945, ( November 83 ) 4 pages

(eliminating cash deficit)

The Misuse and Abuse of Special Assessments in Michigan
CC 944, ( October 83 ) 2 pages

--- See also Misc. Report for detailed discussion ---

The Misuse and Abuse of Special Assessments in Michigan
Misc., ( October 83 ) 12 pages

It is apparent that the evolution of special assessments in Michigan has distorted the underlying special benefit principle beyond recognition. Municipal operating services that provide a general benefit to the general public, such as police and fire protection, garbage collections, and library services, are being financed under the guise of providing a special benefit to the property assessed. In addition, these levies take on the characteristics of general ad valorem taxes while circumventing the constitutional and statutory restrictions placed on the general ad valorem property tax. Since the entanglement of special assessments and property taxes occurred over a period of time, it appears that separating them will also take time.

"Business and the Press: Understanding the Relationship," Lionel Linder, Detroit News, Remarks at 1983 Annual Meeting
Misc., ( September 83 ) --- pages

City of Detroit and Wayne County Salaries -- A Comparison
CC 943, ( June 83 ) 4 pages

The Legislative Apportionment Predicament
CC 942, ( June 83 ) 4 pages

These inadequacies were again apparent in the 1982 reapportionment effort when the apportionment commission once again deadlocked and turned the matter over to the Michigan Supreme Court. This time the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that all apportionment provisions of the Michigan constitution became null and void with the 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision. The court found that both standards and process are "inextricably intertwined" and the apportionment commission cannot survive without apportionment rules. This decision means that rather than merely having inadequacies in the basic law, Michigan is without basic law to govern this vital concern. Clearly, a new reapportionment process designed to produce legislative districts that are fairly drawn in conformance with specific standards is imperative - the fair and effective representation of Michigan citizens is at stake.

The State Fiscal Plan
CC 941, ( June 83 ) 7 pages

To some extent, the fiscal 1984 Executive Budget can be viewed as a watershed in recent state financial history. It is widely believed that Michigan is at last emerging from the prolonged recession that has precipitated a seemingly endless series of budgetary adjustments and fiscal crises. The financial position of the state, although still deep in deficit, is improving and should be positive by the end of fiscal 1985. The March tax increase expanded the available revenues of the state so that, with some prudence, state officials should find ample resources in fiscal 1984 to support state programs. And, although welfare caseloads are projected to continue their rise into 1984, the outlook is for stabilization and perhaps an opportunity for state policymakers to order spending priorities in accordance with long-term goals for economic development. In short, the stage is set for a fresh start.

Discussion Draft of Analysis of the Voter’s Choice Initiative Petition to Amend the Constitution
Misc., ( June 83 ) 8 pages

The State Fiscal Plan
Misc., ( May 83 ) 7 pages

Outline of the Michigan Tax System (Twelfth Edition)
(CC 940, May 83 ) 19 pages

Summary of state and local taxes, recent tax changes, and table of tax collections [Because this publication is revised every two years, past editions have not been made available for download. Go to Online Version. Please contact CRC to obtain a copy past editions. ]

Resolving Michigan's Past, Present, and Future Fiscal Problems: The 1983 Debate
CC 939, ( March 83 ) 2 pages

Estimates size of the 1983 structural deficit and discusses the use of spending cuts or income tax rate increases to solve the problem. Summarizes findings of 12-page "white paper".

Resolving Michigan's Past, Present, and Future Fiscal Problems -- The 1983 Debate
Misc., ( March 83 ) 12 pages

 

 

 

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