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Michiganders will be asked to vote on a number of ballot propositions, including Proposals 1 through 5. Each of these measures could have a profound impact on our lives. Because it can be difficult to obtain reliable, no-nonsense information about the ballot proposals, we have provided this concise Voter Guide. We want to help you get to the heart of the matter and get the facts you need to make an informed choice this November.
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2012
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Voter Guide

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Information and Recommendations for the 2012 Ballot Measures from the Michigan League of Responsible Voters (MLRV)
PROPOsaL

emergency Manager Law

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BackgROund: Authorizes the Governor to appoint an Emergency Manager to make decisions in financially distressed communities or school districts. WhaT iT dOes: Gives non-elected gubernatorial appointees the power to change laws and contracts passed by locally elected officials that voters have chosen. Undermines democracy by preventing locally elected officials from taking any government action to serve residents.
PROPOsaL 1 is OPPOsed By:

PROPOsaL

PROPOsaL 1 is suPPORTed By:

Michigan energy, Michigan Jobs

BackgROund: Requires utilities to obtain at least 25% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025. Limits consumer rate increases from renewables-related costs to no more than 1% per year; creates incentives to employ Michigan workers and equipment. WhaT iT dOes: Reduces our states dependence on foreign oil and out-of-state energy. Ensures Michigan energy is clean, creating a healthier, safer environment for children. Encourages the production of energy, like wind and solar, here in Michigan, made by Michigan workers.
PROPOsaL 3 is OPPOsed By:

PROPOsaL

supermajority Vote

BackgROund: Would amend the Michigan constitution to require a 2/3 majority vote of the legislature, or a statewide vote of the people at a November election to impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers, expand the base of taxation or increase tax rates. WhaT iT dOes: Bankrolled by a single billionaire, it gives a small minority of just 13 state senators the power to stop the closure of tax loopholes or hold-up funding for schools and police and fire. Would lead to larger class sizes, closures of hospitals and decreased police and fire protection, while property taxes increase. Would cost jobs by lowering the states bond rating, driving up borrowing costs and increasing debt.
PROPOsaL 5 is OPPOsed By:

Independent Tea Party Patriots Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots Rattle With Us Tea Party ReTakeOurGov Tea Party

Clean Water Action Michigan AFL-CIO Michigan AFSCME Council 25 Michigan Education Association

Sierra Club Michigan Chapter SEIU Michigan State Council UAW

PROPOsaL 3 is suPPORTed By:

American Wind Energy Association Clean Water Action League of Women Voters Michigan Education Association Michigan Interfaith Power and Light Michigan League of Conservation Voters Michigan Nurses Association Moms Clean Air Force NAACP Natural Resources Defense Council Sierra Club Michigan Chapter UAW West Michigan Jobs Group

PROPOsaL 5 is suPPORTed By:

PROPOsaL

BackgROund: Constitutional amendment to establish employees right to join unions and bargain collectively with public or private employers regarding wages, hours and other terms of employment. WhaT iT dOes: Would place the right to collective bargaining into the Michigan Constitution. Collective bargaining keeps workers safe on the job and provides everyone with a voice to negotiate for fair wages, benefits and pensions. Even workers who do not participate in collective bargaining benefit, because the standards set in contracts become industry standards. This amendment will protect fundamental workplace rights from Lansing politicians under the influence of corporate special interests.
PROPOsaL 2 is OPPOsed By:

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity American Petroleum Institute Consumers Energy DTE Energy Independent Tea Party Patriots

Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots The Mackinac Center Michigan Oil and Gas Association Rattle with Us Tea Party ReTakeOurGov Tea Party Tea Party Americans for Prosperity

Ambassador Bridge Owner Matty Moroun Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots Independent Tea Party Patriots Rattle With Us Tea Party

ReTakeOurGov Tea Party Tea Party Americans for Prosperity Washington Lobbyist Grover Norquist

Clean Water Action Michigan AFL-CIO Michigan Association for Justice Michigan Education Association Michigan Environmental Council

Michigan League for Public Policy Michigan Parent Teacher Assocation SEIU Michigan State Council Sierra Club Michigan Chapter UAW

PROPOsaL

Protect Working Families

PROPOsaL 2 is suPPORTed By:

keep home care a safe choice

BackgROund: Establishes the Michigan Quality Home Care Council to register, background check and provide standards for home care providers. WhaT iT dOes: Ensures seniors and people with disabilities have an affordable, safe choice of living at home, rather than at more expensive nursing homes. Links providers with patients, provides for extensive background checks and saves taxpayer dollars since home care is significantly less expensive to taxpayers than nursing homes.
PROPOsaL 4 is OPPOsed By:

Clean Water Action Michigan AFL-CIO Michigan AFSCME Council 25 Michigan Association for Justice Michigan Education Association

Michigan Parent Teacher Association SEIU Michigan State Council Sierra Club Michigan Chapter UAW UFCW

Amerisure Insurance Amway Huntington Bank Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots Independent Tea Party Patriots

Michigan Tea Party Alliance Rattle With Us Tea Party ReTakeOurGov Tea Party SW Michigan Tea Party Patriots Waste Management

PROPOsaL 4 is suPPORTed By: ADAPT The Arc Michigan Area Agencies on Aging Michigan Alliance of Retired Americans Grey Panthers of Metro Detroit Law Enforcement Awareness Network MS Society Michigan Disability Rights Coalition Michigan League for Public Policy Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America SEIU Michigan State Council UAW

Amerisure Insurance Amway Fifth Third Bank Huntington Bank Independent Tea Party Patriots

Lapeer County Tea Party Patriots Rattle With Us Tea Party ReTakeOurGov Tea Party Waste Management

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