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April 23rd, 1981
dlaneous Resolution # SI ICA
By: James E Lanni, County Commissioner, District #11
In re: Proposal A
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Governor and legislature h0;> A ballot
for a statewide spec;(,i io b 3 May 1 981; and
WHEREAS
WHEREAS Pror::.7al A will severely reduce local property tax revenue which
finances much of local municipal and school servHL---
A is a fax shift not a fax reduti:7.7,,
WS the shift f taxes from • to a 5.5% sales tax will result
in a loss of Iccc,1 control and local rcvenuc:: and
W 1-1E : 31-oposal A reduces residential roerty taxes without helping br--.H-Fs
property taxes, shifting the tax burden tc ,-1- services to business,-
WHEREAS Michigan's economy needs a and on increase in, the sales
tax would curtail business, ally in the automotive sector; and
WHEREAS the new wording in the amendment does not specifically mention
retail sales, the increased 1.5% might also be applied to wholesale and production
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland Board o
Commission,ets goes on record as opposin nol A„
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the state pick up the cost of this special
election and the mailing and handling of form L43900
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
the county's legislative in Loi and to the county's legislative agent.
MR„, CHAIRPERSON, I, James E. Lon:-,7., move the adoption of the foregcHi
resolution.,
Moved by Lanni supported by Montante the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee and Finance Committee. There were no objections.