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Rochester Hills hears Lansing update on revenue sharing, franchise fees and paid-leave debate
Summary
State Sen. Michael Weber and lobbyists from Midwest Strategy Group briefed the council on several Lansing developments with local budget implications, including a pending revenue-sharing trust fund, House Bill 4965’s threat to franchise fees, and ongoing debate over paid sick leave and tipped-wage rules.
State Sen. Michael Weber and representatives from Midwest Strategy Group briefed the Rochester Hills City Council on Sept. 23 about legislation and budget items in Lansing that council members said could materially affect local finances.
Weber, who represents the 9th District, told the council the statewide budget passed in June and “goes into effect October 1st,” and said statutory revenue sharing for cities, villages and townships increased by about $75 million. He also said the Public Act 51 road formula yielded about a $36 million increase for cities and villages and described ongoing efforts to create a revenue-sharing trust fund to provide more certainty for local…
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