Streamlining Government Town Hall Meeting Mott Community College June 16, 2009 Lieutenant Governor John Cherry

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government We want your input! Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government:

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Overview Feb. 3, Governor asks the Lieutenant Governor to lead the effort to modernize state government Four Goals:  A Government Focused on Core Priorities  Enhancing Service to Citizens  Maximizing Technology  Attracting the Next Generation of Talent

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Why streamline government now?  We have a state government designed in the 1950’s  Since then, massive changes in the economy  Massive changes in how we live, work and communicate

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government What this initiative is… We are asking the people of Michigan what they think the role of state government should be We will be as transparent as possible, with full public participation We will include the broadest possible cross- section of citizens, business, labor and academic leaders

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government What this initiative is… We will identify the core functions of 21st century state government and make sure all state employees are focused on them We will remain committed to job creation, education, and protecting Michigan citizens

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Timeline of this project  Town halls and public input through mid-August  Updates posted to michigan.gov/ltgov  Project conclusion: early 2010

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Tonight’s program Over the last few months we have identified 7 core functions of state government Tonight we are asking you whether those functions should be included in state government

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Tonight’s program  I will read descriptions of the 7 core functions (raise your hand if you don’t have a copy)  Using your electronic clickers, you will be asked to vote yes or no on including those functions  Results will appear immediately onscreen

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Tonight’s program  After you have voted on all 7 functions we will review the results and ask for your participation in discussing them  We will also ask you for suggestions and input about other functions and subjects that may not be included in the 7 core functions

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Tonight’s program  We need input from as many as possible  Please keep your comments brief

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Tonight’s facilitator Paul Rozycki Professor of Political Science Mott Community College

Public Safety

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is public safety a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Education

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is education a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Public Systems

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is public systems a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Well-being

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is well-being a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Sustainability

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is sustainability a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Economic Opportunity and Prosperity

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is economic opportunity and prosperity a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Is efficiency and effectiveness a core function of state government? 1.Yes 2.No

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Thank you for participating!

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov  Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government We want your input! Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government:

Streamlining Government Town Hall Meeting Mott Community College June 16, 2009 Lieutenant Governor John Cherry