Ideas

Jim Townsend
Former Representative | Royal Oak, MI

Preservation First

Idea Category: Infrastructure

Problem

Michigan is struggling to find resources to fix its crumbling roads and public support for spending more money on transportation infrastructure is dwindling unless government can show that these projects are sustainable.

Solution

Rep. Townsend has proposed legislation this year to require that any jurisdiction seeking to use state or federal money to build new road capacity must show that its existing roads are in at least "good" or "fair" condition, as defined by state's Asset Management Council. This policy forces state and local road agencies to be accountable for the condition of their roads before they seek to add to the system, rebuilding faith in government to improve economic outcomes for all.

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Land Value Taxation

Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship, Smart Government | Funding Source: ARP

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Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement for All Road Capacity Expansions

Idea Category: Infrastructure | Funding Source: ARP

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State Bar for Teaching

Idea Category: Education | Funding Source: ARP

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