What is Michigan’s Next Governor Project?

The purpose of this blog is to stimulate civil discussions involving everyone from political figures and journalists to professors and other Michigan residents on issues that have an impact on the State of Michigan. This forum is meant to engage residents on policy issues along with providing Michigan’s Next Governor with important tools to help govern the state. To learn more visit our about page.

Michigan County Jails Overcrowded?

Most Michigan county jails are said to have been overcrowded for decades. The lack of jail space has a direct effect upon local crime rates as those who should be incarcerated are not, merely due to a lack of space. How would Michigan’s Next Governor address this issue? New Question (10-27-09)

Are Michigan's Jails Overcrowded?

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Michigan State Police crime laboratory system overburdened?

One reader suggests that the State Police crime laboratory system is seriously overburdened. How would Michigan’s Next Governor address this major public safety issue? New Question (10-27-09)

Are Michigan Crime Labs Overburdened?

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Nearly 600 police agencies in Michigan. Is this effective?

Michigan is said to have nearly 600 police agencies. From the perspective of Michigan’s Next Governor, is this the most effective model for delivering law enforcement services? New Question (10-27-09)

More than 2000 Michigan State Police Officers lost due to 9/11.

Michigan is said to have lost more than 2000 police officers since September 11, 2001. What would Michigan’s Next Governor propose to counteract this tend? New Question (10-23-09)

Significant public safety issues facing Michigan?

If one of the most important responsibilities of government is to provide for the the safety of its residents, what does Michigan’s Next Governor believe are the most significant public safety issues facing Michigan, and how does Michigan’s Next Governor propose those issues be addressed? New Question (10-23-09)

What is the “Michigan’s Next Governor Project” ?

A bipartisan group of people long around Lansing politics and government is laying out Issue Competency 101 for Michigan’s next governor. The Michigan’s Next Governor Project has developed a 21-page document of specific questions and points spanning a myriad of topics related to the state and its government structures. Their goal is to outline the issues that will face whoever takes office in January 2011 and to generate public conversation on challenges for the state and its next chief executive.–Amy Lane, Capitol Correspondent, Crain’s Detroit Business

To read Amy Lane’s full article, or the introductory article by Richard Cole and Dick McLellan that appeared in the September issue of Domemagazine.com, or other news coverage on the Michigan’s Next Governor, click the ”In The News” tab above.

Why Michigan’s Next Governor Project? The purpose of this blog is to hold healthy discussions from political figures and journalists to professors and other Michigan residents on issues that have an impact on the State of Michigan. This forum is meant to engage residents on policy issues along with providing Michigan’s next governor with important tools to help govern the state.

Please add your comments. All questions are structured in a manner that allows any candidate for governor, or other statewide office,  to answer. As a resident, this ‘blog” is your opportunity to make your voice heard and to help advise Michigan’s next governor on  issues that are important to you.

I. Vision for the “Next Michigan”

• Do you have an articulated vision for Michigan? Does this vision address in a meaningful way the changes that are occurring in the state? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

• What is your agenda do you know how to implement the agenda? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

• What role do you envision for state government? Will the size, scope, services, and meaning of state government be maintained or changed? How? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

• What three things will you repeat over and over during the campaign to win the support of the voters? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

• Can you articulate a story of Michigan as a renewed economy and society? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

• How will you be a leader and not just Bureaucrat-In-Chief? (Michigan residents: Feel free to tell us what you would like to hear from a candidate for governor.)

Michigan admitted to the Union?

a. When was Michigan admitted to the Union?

Northwest Ordinance

b. What is the Northwest Ordinance?