A Step in the Right Direction…
When it comes to government, I have long been a proponent of compromise, and of course, so were the founding fathers of the USA. Compromise allows us to combine the best of both sides to come up with the best ideas.
That is why I congratulate Governor Granholm, on her new reform proposal presented last week at the Rotary Club of Lansing. The Governor rolled out changes to public employee retirement plans and benefits in an effort to save money in the 2010-11 budget. According to MIRS Newsletter, the governor’s proposal totals $450 million in reforms and savings.
Some of these things have been talked about before, some are Republican ideas and some are Democratic ideas.
But we all know, often through our own sacrifice that every budget in Michigan needs to be reevaluated to determine what is best for the residents of Michigan and what is economical for our times. Michigan must reinvent itself and unfortunately, retirement plans, benefits and even salaries must be looked at. Our own future depends on these steps.
So, congratulations to Governor Granholm just as she prepares her last State of the State Address. Now, let’s compromise and come up with the best plan of action for 2010.
