11/19/13 - Members of the November Good Morning Livingston program had the chance to question state representatives at a luncheon Monday afternoon. State Representatives Cindy Denby and Bill Rogers discussed hot topics with Carol Griffith, chair of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. The speakers addressed road funding, elimination of personal property tax and state and county business environments in Livingston County. State representative Bill Rogers tells WHMI he believes opportunities like this are beneficial to a countiesâ growth. Rogers and State Representative Cindy Denby agreed that one of the main issues Livingston County is continuing to face are road conditions and the funding for them. Carol Griffith, chair of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, says that collaborative projects such as the Latson Road interchange however, are a stepping stone to tackling road problems. The guest speakers all complimented Livingston County on its diligence in maintaining a well balanced budget, which they all believe should be rewarded. Livingston County was also applauded on its completion of collaborative projects that have been finalized in recent months, along with its campaign of tourism, which Michigan is in the forefront for. Although the goal was to discuss what issues are at hand, the luncheon also served as a way to applaud Livingston County for its hard work. While Michigan still struggles with unemployment, Rogers says about the county and state as a whole âthat there is still a lot of great opportunity hereâ. (DK)
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