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1 PROPOSAL 1: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? ___________ County Road Commission March 2015

2 MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Every year over $1 billion paid at the pump doesn’t go to Michigan roads. Since 1997, that adds up to $17 billion. And it shows.

3 Consequently, Michigan ranks last among 50 states in per capita funding for roads.* *Source: US Census Bureau MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE

4 Bad roads cost Michigan motorists at least $449 in vehicle repairs and costs every year.* As much as $851 in some areas. *Source: Dec. 2014 TRIP report, Washington, DC

5 MICHIGAN BRIDGES IN ROUGH SHAPE 1 in 8 Michigan bridges are structurally deficient. Closed or weight-restricted bridges increase response times for police, fire and emergency workers. School buses must detour around weight-restricted bridges. Many local bridges and culverts are too narrow for modern farm equipment.

6 COMING MAY 5 Your opportunity to vote on Proposal 1 For the 7 th ¢ of sales tax For roads, school and local government revenue sharing

7 WHAT WILL YOU GET? Safer roads, smoother rides Safer bridges Lower vehicle repair costs All taxes paid at pump go to transportation All School Aid goes to K-12, community colleges

8 MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Ratings on federal-aid roads Local roads (not eligible for federal aid) are much worse!

9 MICHIGAN ROADS IN ROUGH SHAPE Gas tax revenues are down over last 17 years due to less driving (recession, high gas prices) and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Millions

10 POWERFUL 7 TH CENT! Additional $100 million in revenue sharing to cities, villages, townships and counties. Additional $300 million for education (K-12, community colleges) Allows $1.2 billion in road, bridge repairs.

11 WHAT WILL IT COST YOU? $ spent on salesProp 1Prop 1 taxable items/yearcost/yearcost/month $30,000$85$7.08 $50,000$267$22.25 $80,000$384$32.00

12 PROPOSAL 1 BENEFITS TO _________ COUNTY $______ Constitutionally-protected county road funding $______ Constitutionally-protected city, village road funding $ 300 million to education, Constitutionally-protected $______ Constitutionally-protected local revenue sharing Total return = $__________________________

13 MICHIGAN ROADS & BRIDGES NEED FUNDING! Michigan’s economy relies on a safe network of roads and bridges. Our families, communities and workplaces need Michigan’s 124,000 miles of roads in good shape. Fixing local roads requires a sustainable, reliable funding source. Proposal 1 is the only option on the table!


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