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  Rick - Monday, November 23, 2009
 
Tearing Down Derelict Buildings/Using Modest Landscaping

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Everyone knows that there are many buildings in Detroit,Flint and elsewhere in need of demolition.This work must be done and given a high priority for obvious reasons.Currently however,when a stucture is demolished a vacant lot with basement and rubble is left behind.I propose that a well designed program be developed to modestly and inexpensively grade these lots which are often connected and encompass acres and plant native trees and flowers that require little if any maintenance and build pathways using woodchips.This idea would create a haven for nature and beautify the community and if developers wish to build on these sites little grading will be required.
 

  Alice - Monday, November 23, 2009
 
Create a NEW TOURIST ATTRACTION in Bay City Area

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Create a 21st century tourist attraction to draw attention to the fact that ocean-going ships were once built in MICHIGAN! We need to celebrate and showcase this interesting piece of history. Wouldn't it be neat to be able to tour a REAL OCEAN LINER! It is amazing to realize that one can actually reach the Atlantic Ocean via water routes from THE SAGINAW VALLEY!
 

  Alice Grant - Monday, November 23, 2009
 
More Walmart Stores

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Let more Walmart Stores come to smaller cities like Gladwin where i live.Since i have no car and can only get to a Walmart store a few times a year like some older seniors i know. It would bring more jobs here and there would be more people spending money here in Gladwin, like im sure it would in other smaller cities.
 

  Nadine - Monday, November 23, 2009
 
Michigan - The Largest Fresh Water Commercial Fishing Environment

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We should consider implementing more commercial fresh water fishing hatcheries. This will create more jobs and fulfill the demand for fish, not only for Michigan but for the rest of the country. With the recent news about Asian Carp and the decreased population of fish in the oceans, there will be a need for more hatcheries.

 

  Joseph Davis - Monday, November 23, 2009
 
Uninsured drivers

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Michigan is one of the hardest hit when it comes to auto insurance premiums due to the amount of uninsured drivers we have. There needs to be a data bank set up, that is updated instantly, for uninsured autos. When a vehicle no longer has insurance, a private company should be contracted by the Secretary of State to confiscate the plate from the car. The fee should be set at $100.00, half going to the state and the other to the contracted company. Simply print out a list and pass it on to the company. A ten minute process. Of course this fee should be paid by the driver to renew his/her license and plates! Easy money for the state and lower rates for us! It is so easy to get insurance for 2 months, cancel it and renew shortly before you renew your tabs the following year! Ten months - no insurance!! Think of all the uninsured drivers causing accidents, driving drunk and even killing people. This would be reduced drastically or at least these suffering people would be compensated! We have to sign for our license, which already includes responsibilities for licensed drivers. I know some people are struggling, but that does not excuse breaking the law. Maybe a break in registration fees according to income? A simple copy of the tax return will be proof of income. After all, the state would be cashing in on the repossessed plates! Help those who need the help, and not force them to break the law and make others who pay their insurance suffer! Imagine $50.00 for every uninsured vehicle on the road! The state would not have to hire a single employee and still make money! Free money for the state! Even if they used 40 dollars to help others and ten towards our huge budget. It should be a felony to drive with no insurance! You can write a bad check for something which costs the same as your insurance and be charged with a felony! Just an idea to make money and keep the streets a bit safer....while creating more jobs!