LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION LEADERS TO DISCUSS CONSOLIDATING SERVICES AND COST SHARING
Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research kicks-off forum series with Community Collaboration luncheon forum
January 31 at the Anderson House Building, Mackinac Room, 5th floor, 11:30-1:30
Media Contacts: AnnMarie Schneider
Release Date: January 30, 2007
LANSING, Mich. – Intergovernmental cooperation is gaining the attention of local and state government leaders as a way to reduce service costs. While some view this as a way to keep quality community services, others fear a division of control that could weaken those services.
How effective is a cooperative effort in reducing costs while maintaining the quality of services?
This forum will provide a quick study of this topic presented by local government association leaders who are working through these issues with community leaders. Discussion will focus on policy recommendations for state lawmakers who are the first line of support for local governments.
11:30a.m. - A light lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
11:50a.m. - Welcome and speaker introductions
Noon - Panel Discussion
- Eric Scorsone, MSU Extension and Agricultural Economics
- Tim McGuire, Michigan Association of Counties
- Larry Merrill, Michigan Townships Association
- Dan Gilmartin, Michigan Municipal League
12:45p.m. - Discussion with follow-up questions and comments from the audience.
1:30p.m. - Closing
Individual speaker availability for media -- 11:20 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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