Protecting Vital Community Services
In the last four years, East Lansing has weathered the Great Recession better than most. At a time of declining property values and substantial cuts to state revenue sharing, East Lansing has been able to maintain essential city services like police and fire protection, sanitation, and parks and recreation. It hasn’t always been easy, but despite these daunting budgetary challenges, Fitch Ratings actually upgraded East Lansing’s bond rating in 2010 to AAA—the highest rating an organization can receive—in recognition of our sound fiscal management. If Governor Snyder’s recent budget proposal is any indication, financial challenges will continue to take center stage in the years to come. Ensuring that East Lansing residents receive the highest quality public services will continue to be a top priority for Nathan.
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