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From the Traverse City Record-Eagle:
A new way for Michigan residents to fund the state’s world-class park system would benefit frequent users as well as those who never go near the places. If enough people tell the truth, that is. Let’s hope we’re as honest as we think we are.
Right now, the parks are our secret shame — or should be. Even though Michigan ranks second in the nation in overnight park attendance, it is dead last nationally — last — in general tax support for parks. That is, to put it politely, disgusting.
This is the brainchild of the Citizens Committee for Michigan State Parks and is modeled on systems used elsewhere. It’s fair and it will provide the revenue the park system needs to not just survive but thrive.
Tags: funding, Recreation Passport, Traverse City Record-Eagle
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