Take Ownership of Your State’s Future

By participating in this online survey, you are joining more than 5,000 people in a statewide discussion to create a prosperous Michigan future. Today, you will help set a "common ground" agenda for our leaders to follow. We report your conclusions. They listen.

The survey is below. First, take a moment to review the agenda developed so far by your fellow participants…

A Talented & Globally Competitive Workforce

Pre-K – 16 Education: Dramatically improve overall learning and completion rates from early childhood to K-12 through higher education

Lifelong Learning: Assure affordable access to lifelong learning so young people get the skills they need and workers in mid-career can best adapt to the rapidly changing economy.

A Vibrant Economy & Great Quality of Life

Economic Development & Diversification: Bolster Michigan’s economic base by diversifying through innovation, technology, and research.

Entrepreneurialism: Boost economic development by growing an entrepreneurial culture & venture capital. Ensure a competitive, simple, and predictable business tax structure.

Quality of Place: Rejuvenate communities to assure they have the amenities, culture, and diversity to develop, attract, and retain talented people, manage infrastructure and protect natural resources.

Re-Branding Michigan as “The North Coast”: Brand Michigan as home to one-fifth of the world’s fresh water and other bountiful natural resources that support agriculture, tourism and forestry.

Effective, Efficient & Accountable Government

Accountability & Bipartisan Leadership: Increase political accountability so that Michigan can rely on experienced, strategic, and decisive leaders willing to set aside party politics to move Michigan forward.

Clear Taxing & Spending Priorities: Establish a sustainable taxing and spending strategy with top priorities being education, economic development and quality of life. Continually assess and modernize our tax structure to compete in the global economy.

Government Collaboration & Service Sharing: Increase collaboration and service sharing among Michigan’s hundreds of school districts and local governments.

STRATEGY VOTE: Which strategy needs MOST URGENT action across Michigan?

DISCUSS YOUR VOTE: What 2-3 specific ACTION STEPS should Michigan take to implement the urgent strategy you just selected?

STRATEGY VOTE #2: Please select another strategy you feel needs URGENT ATTENTION accross Michigan (please select a different strategy from your first vote):

DISCUSS YOUR VOTE: What 2-3 specific ACTION STEPS should Michigan take to implement the urgent strategy you just selected?

SUCCESS VOTE: Which strategy is working MOST SUCCESSFULLY in your community?

DISCUSS YOUR VOTE: What are examples of how and why your community is succeeding? Please be as specific as possible, naming the initiatives, programs, and the community (city, county, region) in which they are operating.

CLOSING COMMENTS: If you could speak to your local legislator, what is the one thing you would ask them to do?

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THANK YOU!

There are many ways you can stay involved in Michigan's Defining Moment public engagement campaign:

1. Forward the link to this survey to colleagues, friends and family in Michigan.

2. Go to our website at www.thecenterformichigan.net and join the discussion in the online forums.

3. Sign-up for our free e-newsletter Fresh Thoughts for Michigan's Transformation by visiting our website.

4. Host an "in-person" Community Conversation with 20-25 of your friends or co-workers. You gather the people, and we'll come to you with handouts and an interactive presentation. Send us an email at info@thecenterformichigan or call 734-769-4625 to learn more.

Thanks again!