Lt. Governor to Speak in Brighton About Proposal 1 Lt. Governor to Speak in Brighton About Proposal 1

6/20/14 - Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor will be in Livingston County early next month to discuss a personal property tax reform measure that will appear on the August primary ballot. Lt. Governor Brian Calley will discuss Proposal 1 during a luncheon event hosted by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. The event aims to educate voters about the only statewide proposal voters will decide in August. Michigan is phasing out its Personal Property Tax for most businesses beginning in 2014. The reform aims to reduce compliance and administrative costs for businesses as well as manufacturers who rely on expensive capital investments in tools and other equipment. The proposal confirms the Legislature’s actions to repeal the tax and replace the revenues lost to communities with a portion of the state’s 6% use tax. The Brighton chamber backs the measure, saying the personal property tax has posed barriers to economic growth and job creation in Michigan. It invites manufacturers, small businesses, the community at large and interested voters to learn more about the ballot proposal at the luncheon on Monday, July 7th at Mt. Brighton. The cost is $20.00 to attend. To RSVP please contact the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810.227.5086 or e-mail the Chamber at info@brightoncoc.org. (JM)