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Join us for an informative workshop on fixing Michigan's roads and bridges. Learn about the current situation, recent legislative changes, and the upcoming ballot vote. Ensure the safety of your family on Michigan's roads by making an informed decision. Let's work together to secure safe roads for all!
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Overview : Talking Points • Finally Fixing Michigan’s Roads • This is our BEST, LAST opportunity to fix MI’s roads and bridges • The Safety of our family on MI roads is becoming more of a constant concern • School buses driving over bridges • Police and ambulances racing to emergency situations Safe Roads Yes!
Overview : Talking Points • Current Situation • 19 cents = 6% sales tax (20 cents) = 39 cents • What you pay at the pump • 80% of drivers believe that ALL of the taxes paid at the pump go to roads Safe Roads Yes!
Overview : Talking Points • Explain what was passed • Legislative/user fee road fix • Eliminate 19 cent flat gas tax, replace with 14.9% wholesale gas tax ($1.2 Billion for roads) • Effective Oct. 1st 2015, tie-barred to May 5th ballot vote • The equivalent to 42 cent gas tax, effectively a 3 cent increase at the pump Safe Roads Yes!
Overview : Talking Points • Explain what was passed • Ballot Vote • Proposal 1 – 1% sales tax increase (from 6% to 7%) and eliminate sales tax from fuel purchaces • Schools - $300 Million increase • Local - $100 Million increase Safe Roads Yes!
Overview : Safe Roads Yes!
Overview : Talking Points • Discuss the 3 guarantees that come with a YES vote • That all taxes collected at the pump will go towards fixing MI’s roads and bridges • Schools and Locals will now have even greater guarantees on their funding • Contractors will now offer even more warranties than ever before Safe Roads Yes!
What You need to do • Educate family, friends, co-workers, employees, etc. • Get out and VOTE YES! Safe Roads Yes!
Safe Roads Yes! Questions? www.apa-mi.org 517.323.7800 800.292.5959
