Streamlining GovernmentTown Hall MeetingMott Community College

June 16, 2009

Lieutenant Governor John Cherry

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Lieutenant Governor John CherryLieutenant Governor John CherryStreamlining Government

We want your input!

Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government:

517-373-6800

ltgovcherry@michigan.gov

http://michigan.gov/ltgov

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Overview

• Feb. 3, 2009 -- Governor asks the Lieutenant Governor to lead the effort to modernize state government

• Four Goals:A Government Focused on Core PrioritiesEnhancing Service to CitizensMaximizing TechnologyAttracting the Next Generation of Talent

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Why streamline government now?

We have a state government designed in the 1950’s

Since then, massive changes in the economy

Massive changes in how we live, work and communicate

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What this initiative is…

• We are asking the people of Michigan what they think the role of state government should be

• We will be as transparent as possible, with full public participation

• We will include the broadest possible cross-section of citizens, business, labor and academic leaders

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What this initiative is…

• We will identify the core functions of 21st century state government and make sure all state employees are focused on them

• We will remain committed to job creation, education, and protecting Michigan citizens

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Timeline of this project

Town halls and public input through mid-August

Updates posted to michigan.gov/ltgov

Project conclusion: early 2010

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Tonight’s program

• Over the last few months we have identified 7 core functions of state government

• Tonight we are asking you whether those functions should be included in state government

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Tonight’s program

I will read descriptions of the 7 core functions (raise your hand if you don’t have a copy)

Using your electronic clickers, you will be asked to vote yes or no on including those functions

Results will appear immediately onscreen

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Tonight’s program

After you have voted on all 7 functions we will review the results and ask for your participation in discussing them

We will also ask you for suggestions and input about other functions and subjects that may not be included in the 7 core functions

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Tonight’s program

We need input from as many as possible Please keep your comments brief

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Tonight’s facilitator

Paul Rozycki

Professor of Political Science

Mott Community College

Public Safety

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Is public safety a core function of state government?

1 2

7%

93%

1. Yes

2. No

Education

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Is education a core function of state government?

1 2

8%

92%

1. Yes

2. No

Public Systems

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Is public systems a core function of state government?

1 2

14%

86%

1. Yes

2. No

Well-being

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Is well-being a core function of state government?

1 2

43%

57%

1. Yes

2. No

Sustainability

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Is sustainability a core function of state government?

1 2

13%

87%

1. Yes

2. No

Economic Opportunity and Prosperity

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Is economic opportunity and prosperity a core function of state government?

1 2

10%

90%

1. Yes

2. No

Efficiency and Effectiveness

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Is efficiency and effectivenessa core function of state government?

1 2

21%

79%

1. Yes

2. No

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Thank you for participating!

Streamlining Government michigan.gov/ltgov

Lieutenant Governor John CherryLieutenant Governor John CherryStreamlining Government

We want your input!

Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government:

517-373-6800

ltgovcherry@michigan.gov

http://michigan.gov/ltgov

Streamlining GovernmentTown Hall MeetingMott Community College

June 16, 2009

Lieutenant Governor John Cherry