I've repeatedly seen on this board for years that Michigans constitution makes it virtually impossible for cities/regions to adequately fund public transportation, road repair and [[potentially) future issues as taxing marijuana or other red light district related fun if those issues ever find their ways to this state.
I personally can't find exactly where the constitution forbids these funding sources, however if they're keeping Michigan/Detroit from ceasing to be the shitty place it currnetly is I'm all for tearing it down.
Keep in mind I am in no way shape or a lawyer, politician or wealthy man. And with that...
WHAT
I propose offering the state a chance to amend the constitution to make it easier to easier for communities to ask citizens to help improve themselves. Mainly for transit but also for public safety.
I found the parts of the document that MAY be a problem. If you have any constructive criticism or advice please speak on it.
Article VII Section 16
Article IX Section 3
Article IX Section 8
Article IX Section 9
Article IX Section 10
Article IX Section 26
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