Government

Millennials envision...

Many of metro Detroit’s local governments have struggled to maintain fiscal sustainability as property values and taxes have declined. Services have accordingly been de-prioritized and defunded, and amenities such as roads, public transportation and bike paths—if the latter two existed—have suffered. Some cities have looked at outsourcing or collaborating with nearby cities to provide more efficient and higher quality services, and most residents are open to this idea. Millennials are excited about the opportunities for change in metro Detroit, and local governments have not yet fully involved them in revitalization efforts. Local government must become more accessible and engaging in order to thrive in the new economy.

How can local governments engage the Millennials in their communities? How can local governments balance budgets and become fiscally sustainable while still providing a high quality of life for their citizens? What do you want from your local government?