Michigan Chamber Backs Term Limits Reform Proposal – MI Chamber

Advocacy Information – April 28, 2022

(LANSING, Mich.) – Saying it represents the very best probability to reinforce public coverage making and enhance governmental effectivity, effectiveness and transparency, the Michigan Chamber Board of Administrators voted this week to assist the weather of the Voters for Transparency and Time period Limits poll proposal, which might enable voters decide the way forward for time period limits in Michigan throughout the November 2022 basic election. The Chamber is guided by an 84-member board of administrators representing member companies and organizations of all sizes, sorts and industries from throughout the state.

The Michigan Chamber has studied time period limits through the years for the reason that passage by voters in 1992 and has a been a long-time proponent of smart reform, stated Jim Holcomb, president and CEO.

“After thorough overview and dialogue by the Chamber Board, we imagine it is a considerate, significant proposal to reinforce the general public coverage course of and enhance transparency in authorities – each foundational to serving to construct a stronger Michigan for our households, communities and companies. It additionally displays the fact that voters strongly assist the idea of time period limits,” Holcomb stated. “The Michigan Chamber additionally applauds and appreciates the bipartisan coalition assembled collectively.”

Michigan Chamber additionally urged lawmakers to carry hearings on the difficulty and take into account putting the proposal straight on the November 2022 poll.