The issue of property tax appeals has been increasingly important in Michigan recently as “big box” stores (e.g. Lowe’s, Costco, etc.) have been able to significantly decrease their taxes by arguing property assessments should be based on the value...
This report presents views of Michigan’s local government leaders regarding the state’s system of funding local government, whether it needs to be reformed, and what reforms they prefer. It also includes their preferences for raising additional...
Summary tables for questionnaire items from the Spring 2016 Wave of the MPPS broken down by jurisdiction type, population size, and region of the state:
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Fiscal Health
Good or Bad Times in the coming...