Thank YOU for visiting our H.L.C.A. web site. It's important that you continue to
do so in order to stay informed about our legislative direction and over all general
activity. Please continue to do so often! And visit our links here too!!
The direction of the legislative bills we've introduced and passed at the House level
ARE VERY MUCH ALIVE in Lansing! As you know, our State Government
budget issues took the lead away from any standard policy consideration.
Michigan's Government all but shut down over budget issues recently.
Although legislators have found common ground for budget matters, it brought the
Michigan State Service Tax issue into the forefront of legislation along with
management of the budget resolve. Hence, with the budget currently in a state of
resolve, the Service Tax issue is now the center of attention in the political arena and
is required to be the priority until it's resolved.
Question: What does giving priority attention to the Service Tax issue have to do
with our bill movement?
Answer: It certainly slows things down a bit. Our lobbyists continue to lobby in our
best interest and are doing it with vigor. When the opportunity allows our bills to be
brought into the forefront of standard
WE ARE CERTAINLY ON THE POLITICAL RADAR IN LANSING,
WITHOUT QUESTION!!
State policy matters, we'll be first in line and
ready to present our point. We're certainly on top of this thought and push our
lobbyists hard to make certain we're on the minds of ALL legislators. When the
window of opportunity presents itself to us, we'll be there and ready!!
Question: When will our bills be addressed?
Answer: We can't say for certain. However, we anticipate soon. With the holiday
season upon us, legislators are gone alot and it's normal for policy issues to slow
down a bit during the holiday season.
It's our objective to be as ready as possible in order to move our bills forward at any
given moment of consideration. WE'RE EAGER AND READY TO GO!!!
Question: Is there anything that WE AS MEMBERS can do to enhance our
position and involvement in order to help our bills move more quickly?
Answer: YES>>> As you know, we've sent out association mailings to
members requesting YOU to participate by contacting your State Legislators directly
via U.S. Postal mailings, e-mail and even by phone!
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO DO and KEEP DOING IT! This is at the
direction of our lobbyists in Lansing! Each letter YOU send carries the voice of
eleven people and it's heard loud and clear.
PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE OFTEN AND CONTINUE FOLLOWING OUR
DIRECTION FOR INVOLVMENTS THAT YOU CAN HELP WITH IN ORDER TO
GET OUR BILLS PASSED!!
1. Visit this site often.
2. When directed to participate in corresponding with legislators, do it promptly and
with continued efforts.
3. Don't stop contacting legislators. Send a letter voicing your request for your
State Senator to support House bills 4463 and 4464. Utilizing your own words to
make your point. Discuss why you feel it's important for your State Senator to
support these bills. Tell him/her what it means to YOU personally to pass these
bills into effect. (Remember, it's about local government agencies being able to
regulate access to Michigan's waters within their respective communities. It's NOT
about ELIMINATION, IT'S ABOUT REGULATION.) Historical use, State
economic impact, local economic resolve, employment, tourism and even property
values are a few issues to be considered and effected by passage of our bills.
(4463 & 4464)
4. When is enough, enough with regards to contacting legislators in Lansing? You'll
be the first to know! Don't stop corresponding with your legislators until you're
given advice to stop!! It's extremely important to follow this instruction!!!
We're directed by the State's most respected lobbying firm, they will advise
us as to when we should reduce our involvements overall.
THAT'S NOT HAPPENING UNTIL OUR BILLS ARE PASSED!!!
5. The absolute most important thing YOU can do is to follow these instructions
completely! Stay focused on the positive direction we're headed. Continue to
monitor this site, follow instructions for postivite Grass-Roots efforts and keep in
tune with us as much as possible.
ALWAYS REMEMBER......... THESE BILLS ARE FAR FROM BEING DEAD!!
REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING YOU MAY HEAR OR READ, WE ARE IN HIGH
GEAR WITHIN THE POLITICAL ARENA IN LANSING. UNTIL YOU HEAR
OTHERWISE FROM THIS WEB SITE....THINGS ARE VERY MUCH ALIVE,
MOVING IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF US
ALL.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTION OF THIS WEB SITE
It's the intention of the H.L.C.A. board and members to keep you informed and
positive about our involvements in Lansing. Trust in our efforts and follow
direcitons. Together WE can make a difference that will benefit our families well into
the future! Protect YOUR investments by helping when you can!
REVIEW ALL OUR WEB SITE LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Thank you!
The Higgins Lake Civic Association Board of Directors.