Legislation was introduced providing local governments with funds to address public safety issues. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and Representative Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights), aims to target resources to the communities with the highest need.
Key Points:
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- The proposal creates the “Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund.”
- A portion of sales tax revenue would be directed into the fund.
- Distribution of the funds would be proportionally based on a communities share of statewide violent crimes.
- No area could receive more than 25% of the monthly disbursement.
- The funding would be used for the purpose of new public safety and violence prevention programs.
- For the most part, funds couldn’t be used to replace existing resources.
Next Step:
The bills were referred to the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee for consideration.
