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Read Genesee County board Chairman Jamie Curtis' letter to Gov. Rick Snyder
Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com By Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com
on June 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The chairman of the county Board of Commissioners wants Gov. Rick Snyder's help with economic development here, but for now, he'd prefer available dime "be used primarily for right-sizing our criminal justice system."
Curtis wrote to Snyder Monday, telling the governor that crime fighting trumps jobs on the list of priorities. The full letter can be read here.
"Public safety remains our citizens greatest concern," Curtis said in the letter. "We cannot be safe with a stressed criminal justice system.
"I believe that the severity of the stress across our broad criminal justice system that includes law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary, defense and corrections cannot be satisfied with only three million dollars."
Curtis told commissioners last week he was writing to Snyder after attending a meeting with state, county and city of Flint officials to discuss a criminal justice planning meeting.
Snyder has announced plans to spend $3.5 million for public safety here, including the planned reopening of the Flint city jail, but also $15 million for a "Community Ventures" initiative designed to create 1,000 new, long-term jobs in the urban centers like Flint, and $3 million for a summer 2013 jobs program for Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw.
Curtis has said the state's commitment of $3.5 million for public safety isn't enough to make a dent in the area's crime problem.
The Flint Journal could not immediately reach Snyder spokeswoman Sara Wurfel for comment today.
Flint has the nation's highest per-capita rate of violent crime, according to FBI statistics. The city jail has been shuttered for years, the county jail is chronically overcrowded, and police in Flint acknowledge they can't keep up with calls for help. |
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"Snyder has announced plans to spend $3.5 million for public safety here, including the planned reopening of the Flint city jail, but also $15 million for a "Community Ventures" initiative designed to create 1,000 new, long-term jobs in the urban centers like Flint, and $3 million for a summer 2013 jobs program for Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw."
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What happened to the $15 million "community Ventures" initiative.
The community says jobs will help alleviate crime, so why would money on public safety trump jobs.
The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is the designated economic development entity for the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Did they get a share of the $15 million?
Why are we not seeing results for all of these initiatives? |
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Governor says 'smart justice' is key to safe communities, economic growth
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan must attack crime through a comprehensive system of "smart justice" that recognizes the connection between enforcement, prevention and economic opportunity, Gov. Rick Snyder today.
The initiatives are outlined in Snyder's Special Message to the Legislature on Public Safety, which he released at a Flint news conference. The message proposes needed structural reforms in the law enforcement and criminal justice systems, and also ensures that Michigan's firefighters and first responders are fully prepared for their critical public safety duties.
"It's time to reinvent public safety in Michigan," Snyder said. "Our state can't reach its full potential until we tackle the problem of violent crime in our cities. It devastates families, leaves neighborhoods in fear and robs our state of its economic vitality. But we can overcome these challenges through a collaborative, comprehensive and long-term approach. By moving forward with a system of ‘smart justice,' we will hold chronic offenders accountable for their actions, bring peace of mind to community residents, help to break the cycles that perpetuate crime, and unleash Michigan's economic growth.
"The best way to ensure fulfilling futures for our children is to provide them with safe communities. Working together across all levels of the public and private sectors, we'll make sure the next generation of Michiganders has the rewarding opportunities it deserves."
While reported crime rates are down throughout most of the state, FBI data shows that Flint, Detroit, Saginaw and Pontiac rank among the nation's top 10 most violent cities. Several of Snyder's initiatives specifically are geared to these four communities though they may be expanded to other areas over time.
Violent crime in these cities affects local residents and citizens statewide. It hampers economic investment and the ability to attract talent, discourages tourism and drives up insurance rates. A recent study shows that homicides in these four cities cost Michigan taxpayers over $1.6 billion.
In addition to calling for greater collaboration, Snyder points out that Michigan must put more emphasis on crime prevention and intervention. For example:
- Most prisoners are behind bars directly or indirectly due to substance abuse. An estimated 70
percent to 80 percent of children in foster care are there because their parents are substance
abusers, many of whom are incarcerated.
- There is a significant link between domestic violence and sexual assaults. Nationally, 60
percent to 70 percent of rapists commit an average of six sexual assaults and eight additional
victimizations including child abuse and domestic battery.
- Children who don't regularly attend school are more likely to confront the challenges of
substance abuse, teen pregnancy and juvenile delinquency. In 2010-11, Michigan public
schools documented nearly 83,500 cases of truancy.
Highlights of Snyder's special message include:
- Secure Cities Partnership: The governor unveiled his Secure Cities Partnership initiative to
support law enforcement efforts in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw and the roadways
connecting them. The Michigan State Police will provide local assistance and coordinate teams
of local, state and federal law enforcement officers to direct patrols and provide investigative
resources. Snyder recommends that MSP receive an additional $15 million in FY 13 for two
trooper recruit schools that will graduate 180 troopers to provide local agencies with the support
they need. Because many communities can't afford to wait, the governor is advancing a
supplemental budget request to the Legislature so the first trooper school class can start in June.
- Federal support: At the governor's request, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office will be
active partners in the Secure Cities Partnership. The special agent in charge of the FBI in
Michigan will work with Michigan through the federal Safe Streets Initiative and direct
resources at the most violent centers of activity within the four cities. Also, the U.S. Attorney's
Office for the Eastern District of Michigan will provide enhanced prosecutorial support.
- Economic Vitality Incentive Program: Snyder recommends that lawmakers put a priority on
the expenditure of $10 million out of the total $25 million Economic Vitality Incentive
Program, which promotes service consolidation and innovation among communities. The $10
million will be invested in local public safety.
- Fire and first responders: Recognizing the critical role that firefighters and first responders
have in public safety, Snyder is forming an advisory council that will recommend ways to
provide better emergency services statewide with a long-term, sustainable cost model. This is
especially important since arson is a growing problem. From 2008 - 2010, roughly 43 percent
of arsons in the state were in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw.
- Forensic labs: The governor recommends an additional $5 million in his FY 13 budget for the
Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division to support the hiring of 20 scientists.
Additional staffing will help to reduce backlogs and achieve a case turnaround time of 30 days.
- Enhanced parole supervision: Currently, 46 percent of all statewide parolees report to parole
offices in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw. The Michigan Department of Corrections will
embed a parole officer into each of the local law enforcement agencies that covers these cities.
- CLEAR recommendations: Snyder is tasking the Council on Law Enforcement and
Reinvention (CLEAR), which he created last year, to develop long-term solutions for a variety
of public safety issues, including technology and establishing police agency training standards.
Snyder also requests that CLEAR partner with key organizations to develop plans for a
Neighborhood Crime Prevention Initiative that can be implemented statewide.
- Next Generation 911: The governor is directing CLEAR to develop recommendations within
six months for implementing Next Generation 911, which supports a wide range of
technologies available on the average smart phone. For example, users will be able to send
texts, photos and videos to dispatchers who can relay the information to emergency responders.
- Flint jail space: Snyder is calling for an additional $4.5 million to ensure that Flint has
adequate jail space to house offenders. This complements a 2011 partnership in which the
governor and Legislature appropriated $ 1 million to open more jail space for the community.
- Prosecutorial support: The governor recommends an investment of $900,000 for
prosecutorial support in distressed cities, which a particular focus on Flint.
- Intelligence centers: Snyder will issue an executive order designating the Detroit Southeast
Michigan Information and Intelligence Center as a node of the Michigan Intelligence
Operations Center. This improves information sharing across all law enforcement agencies and
supports evidence-based policing strategies, which helps police predict where crime may occur.
- Preliminary exam reform: Police too often are stuck in a courtroom waiting to see whether a
preliminary exam goes forward, rather than being out protecting the public. Snyder is directing
CLEAR to develop reforms requiring preliminary exam conferences in which the prosecutor,
defendant and defense attorney can discuss the charges and possible plea negotiations.
- Mental health courts: Mental health courts are the best resource available to provide
treatment to mentally ill people who break the law. They can require individuals to comply with
treatment, which may keep them from committing crimes. Snyder recommends the state invest
$2.1 million to continue the eight pilot mental health courts and create a new one in Saginaw.
- Drug courts: Drug treatment courts address the revolving-door cycle in which drug and
alcohol offenders move in and out of the justice system. Snyder proposes a legislative
appropriation of $1.25 million to create a high-risk, high-need drug court initiative that expands
drug court programming in Genesee, Wayne, Oakland and Saginaw counties.
- Designer drugs: Snyder supports House Bill 5338 and Senate Bill 789 that will allow the
Michigan Department of Community Health director to declare a substance as an "imminent
danger to the public."
- Sexual assault and domestic violence: Snyder will issue an executive order designating the
Michigan Domestic Violence Treatment and Prevention Board as the Michigan Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention and Treatment Board. In addition, the current board is
working with law enforcement and health professionals to update Michigan's sexual assault
evidence kit for the first time in over 20 years.
- Organized retail crime: This is sophisticated theft and fraud conducted by professionals. The
stolen products are fenced for cash or drugs, which are then used to finance other criminal
activities. Snyder will work with lawmakers to target these crimes through statutory changes.
- Human trafficking: Current Michigan law does not adequately address the problem of human
trafficking, which often victimizes children. The governor will support legislation that protects
victims and goes after the individuals who profit from this crime.
- Senior protection: The abuse of senior citizens is one of the fastest-growing crimes in
Michigan. The Senate has passed a package of bills (S.B.s 454-468) to increase
coordination between local and state authorities to expedite investigations, create tougher
penalties and implement guardianship reforms. Snyder urges the House to pass the legislation.
- Prescription drug trafficking: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA) maintains a system for monitoring controlled substances dispensed by prescribers.
Snyder on Tuesday signed H.B. 4369, sponsored by state Rep. Lesia Liss, which allows LARA
to provide health insurance carriers with the same limited level of data access that law
enforcement receives. This helps health providers to identity individuals who are chronically
misusing controlled substances. The bill is now Public Act 44 of 2012.
- Community Ventures: The Michigan Economic Development Corp. will launch the
Community Ventures initiative, a public-private nonprofit partnership that will hire at least
1,000 structurally unemployed residents from distressed neighborhoods. Initially, it will
focus on Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw.
- New paths for young people: To help teens from urban areas realize that promising
opportunities exist, the governor recommends that $5 million in the FY 13 budget be used to
support programs for teens in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw. The Michigan Department of
Natural Resources will partner with organizations in these cities and help teens discover what
it's like to help "green" their communities or do a fish survey. This will be a public-private
partnership that helps teens benefit from mentorship and the pride of gaining new skills.
- Removing abandoned buildings: Abandoned buildings often are havens for illegal activity.
Wayne County lists nearly 10,000 tax foreclosed properties for auction, primarily in Detroit.
Many of these are occupied by criminal operations or simply held by speculators willing to
perpetuate community blight in the hope of personal financial gain. The governor proposes a
change in state law to forbid individuals with unpaid taxes or who own blighted properties from
buying any more property at auction. Also, the governor has identified $3 million in the state
Land Reutilization Fund that will be used to clear title on tax-reverted properties in Detroit.
- Truancy: The Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) will place more social workers
within the 135 public schools in Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw. In addition, the governor
is directing DHS to require regular school attendance as a condition of temporary cash
assistance eligibility. Current policy only requires school attendance for 16 - 18 year olds,
which misses our youngest and most vulnerable kids. Snyder wants the policy extended to
cover all school-age children. Michigan should join the 29 other states that do this.
- Prisoner re-entry: Inmates who will rejoin society must be equipped with skills so they have
alternatives to crime. Michigan's prisoner re-entry program has been a major contributor to
lower recidivism rates. However, it emphasizes programming and treatment as prisoners
near the completion of their sentences. The Michigan Department of Corrections will improve
the program with a goal of beginning the process sooner and reducing recidivism rates.
The entire Special Message on Public Safety is at www.michigan.gov/snyder.
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Michigan Community Ventures | Pure Michigan Talent Connect
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HomeCommunity Ventures ... Community Ventures is a public-private nonprofit
Community Ventures
If you are currently seeking a job, please contact your local Michigan Works! agency for assistance.
Community Ventures
Traditional employment assistance programs designed for the structurally unemployed typically lack the capacity to address long-term problems in a coordinated manner, such as through mentorship, career planning and on-the-job-training. The solution is to reinvent how we address this challenge through innovation and leveraging available resources in a more focused effort that engages businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. Community Ventures is a public-private nonprofit partnership created to hire at least 1,000 structurally unemployed residents from distressed neighborhoods. Initially, the program will focus on Flint, Detroit, Pontiac and Saginaw. The state’s investment in this effort will leverage additional public and private resources, laying the foundation for a sustainable expansion of employment opportunities for the most challenged communities.
This initiative will meet a number of critical needs:
Provide real jobs for people with very few employment options
Address key barriers for employment
Provide a venue for additional services to prepare people for success – such as mentoring, literacy support and financial literacy assistance
Help people improve professionally and develop an employment history
Provide safer communities
Community Ventures will support a number of different approaches to address these critical needs including:
Targeted business attraction efforts
Support for socially minded entrepreneurs
Facilitating public and private partnerships
Through a variety of innovative models, job creators will be able to provide real jobs to Michigan’s structurally unemployed population.
A major component of this effort is to partner with large urban organizations and their purchasing functions and identify opportunities for local suppliers. For instance, if a Detroit hospital is willing to have laundry services done locally, or to purchase locally produced tomatoes, or to have computers recycled, then these business services and products could help support or launch local companies that could provide the jobs to local poverty stricken populations.
If you are interested in participating as an employer or a community-based partner organization please let us know by supplying your contact information.
Please supply your contact information
Community Ventures will adopt the best ideas and systems from the private sector to launch innovative local ventures that transform communities and provide real jobs for low income people. Through leveraging public and private resources and coordinating efforts among partners this program will stabilize neighborhoods, reduce crime and provide a path out of poverty for those who have endured hard times for too long.
Additional Information
CV Employer @ a Glance
Employer Resource Network (ERNs)
ERNs are private/public partnerships that improve talent retention and engagement through employee support and training.
Videos
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I watched all three videos. Ed Benning of MTA, Robert Matthews of Mott College Workforce Development , and Craig Coney of Career Alliance spoke to the issue. Michigan needs a trained workforce, but while the jobs are often in neighboring counties, Flint has a workforce to be trained.
So once again Flint residents are transported daily to jobs like Detroit Chassis and Lapeer Plating and Plastics. As many as 70% of these employees at some sites use the shuttle buses provided by MTA.
What about creating local employment locations? |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:49 am |
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Economic Development - Genesee County Michigan
www.gc4me.com/business/economic_development.php
Economic Development Flint & Genesee County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The Flint & Genesee County Comprehensive Economic Development …
This is is a 214 page document developed by AECOM.
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The Genesee Regional Chamber (GRCC) was identified as the primary economic
development organization for the county. At the same time, it was not clear that this
organization has the full support of elected officials across the county. In fact, some
interviewees indicated that economic development should be the role of an integrated public body (perhaps a new one) that represents the communities in terms of public commitment and incentives. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:22 am |
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Genesee county provides funding to the Chamber and in 2011 gave them a no-bid deal for the majority of revenue raised fro the tax on county lodgings. This is estimated to be around $750,000.
The county appoints a commissioner to be a Board of Director of the Chamber, usually the Board that manages day to day operations.
A county commissioner is determined to be e public servant. So did Commissioner Mark Young violate MCL 15.322 (2) by representing both sides of the Shaltz contract?
Don't forget Shaltz is a board member of the chamber also , only he is on the strategic boad which provides long range planning.
If the commissioners do not rescind the contract, it will take a mandamus action to end. Young, Brown, and Sims rushed it through so that Shaltz could start work immediately. Corporation Counsel says they were never asked to review the document or give an opinion on it's legality. Bailey, Northrup, Clack and Curtis went for the shady deal. Only Henry and Adams refused to okay the deal. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:36 am |
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Page 17 of the CEDS
The focus groups generated important comment and insight about proposed approaches to economic development across the county. The following summary of findings is noted:
There is a sense that many ideas for moving Genesee County forward have been discussed for years, albeit with essentially zero progress. The lack of progress has generated ambivalence, as well as profound frustration among county residents.
Focus groups suggest that there continues to be a sense of confusion the importance of economic development to Genesee County in general, and about the role of the GRCC in fostering economic development in particular. The meetings also suggested that some historic animosities regarding the Chamber remain.
The focus groups pointed to a clear need to break with the status quo, and get beyond an apparent long-standing history of mistrust between communities, as well as citizens and government, with the goals of building trust, collaboration, and capacity.
A need to define expectations, competency, and accountability for officials that will lead a county-wide economic development effort.
The citizen focus groups overall were notable in that the need for significantly greater collaboration was identified as a need equal to that of overall leadership. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:57 am |
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"Focus groups suggest that there continues to be a sense of confusion the importance of economic development to Genesee County in general, and about the role of the GRCC in fostering economic development in particular. The meetings also suggested that some historic animosities regarding the Chamber remain. "
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Could this animosity be because the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce is so heavily involved in developing downtown Flint? In my opinion Tim Herman, along with the Uptown Six , Uptown Reinvestment and other groups, seem more interested in making business decisions downtown than working with the entire county. |
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The focus groups identified an impressive streak of resiliency among county residents, many of whom have dealt with considerable challenges to remain in the county over the past 10 to 15 years. This apparent resiliency is an important factor moving forward.
Apparent “grass roots” progress with townships and municipalities beginning to talk about ways to share services and reduce costs, particularly along the northern tier of townships in the county. At the same time, there does not appear to be a top down / holistic approach to look at service delivery countywide.
The notion of a county executive was discussed at length. Discussion focused on distinctions between the roles of an “administrator” and a “leader”, as well as distinctions between “elected” and “appointed” county executives. The experience of other counties was also discussed. While consensus around a specific strategy for county leadership was not reached, the effective challenge of who speaks for the county as a whole remains a core problem, particularly for a trade area the size of Genesee County. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:06 pm |
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I have been told there is a movement towards a county executive position. Also there may be some consideration towards uniting at least parts of Flint into the county.
At least the vacant parts of Flint will provide cheap land for development 20 to 30 years from now. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:10 pm |
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The Focus Group process reinforced the following core elements of the CEDS Plan:
To generate new employment across the county and continue the path of diversification which has slowly started.
Create a countywide environment that encourages coordination, collaboration, and
cooperation in government as well as economic development.
Focused leadership in economic development provided by one entity with a mandate to represent the entire county, with expanded funding support.
An ongoing role for the CEDS Steering Committee after January 31, 2010, to carry the flag for the CEDS plan, promoting, advocating, and facilitating discussion about the implementation process, and providing oversight. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:12 pm |
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"Focused leadership in economic development provided by one entity with a mandate to represent the entire county, with expanded funding support."
It seems apparent to me that this document shows not all county units will be on board with the GRCC being that entity.
Note: The name is Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Flint Genesee Chamber of Commerce is an assumed name per the Secretary of Sate records. There are other assumed names also. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:16 pm |
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Pages 25 & 26
V. Existing Conditions
Genesee County’s core demographic and economic base will shape opportunities for near-term growth and inform areas for critical improvement. Trends and growth rates for population, education, employment and other metrics have been benchmarked against the state and other MSAs to
measure Genesee County’s performance and inform a set of relevant implications for the defined market.
Findings of Previous Studies
As part of the initial project kick-off, AECOM reviewed previous City and County reports that highlighted a range of Genesee County strengths, weaknesses, perceptions and needs related to competitive advantage, quality of life and real estate development. Report findings are considered in light of the year in which they were produced to help frame current issues and market conditions:
The 2006 study, “A Changing Landscape” by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission identified long-term land use trends between 1978 and 2006 and development needs in Genesee County. Among its findings:
o Genesee County experienced a 31% decline in undeveloped county acreage, with farmland constituting the majority of this loss. This decline was attributed primarily to low-density residential development in Genesee’s townships.
o Despite residential unit growth in Genesee County during this time, the county experienced an overall population decline.
o Commercial growth in Genesee County between 1978 and 2006 was dominated by commercial strip development. A study in 2006 highlighted a need for denser, mixed use development around existing commercial centers.
A survey by Social Systems Research conducted in 2006 revealed a growing satisfaction with quality of life by Genesee County residents. Greatest levels of satisfaction (70%) were reported in populations 55 and older, and in households without children. Respondents aged 18 to 34, however, experienced the most notable positive increase in percent satisfaction from 33% to 64%.
The I-69/I-75 Transportation Study identified how the 5-county region could capitalize upon its existing freight network to generate economic growth. Findings supportive of intermodal development included Genesee County’s proximity to international and domestic markets and the presence of high-tech/flexible companies. Among the market constraints included
regional image and lack of “smart growth” policies.
In 1988, a study was undertaken to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Genesee County Business Environment. At that time, the study identified county strategies to enhance the business environment which remain relevant today. Select strategies included: 1) a speculative building program; 2) a “first-responder” to provide site selection assistance,
financial packaging assistance, and permit expedition; 3) an improved K-12 educational system; and 4) strengthening of the forward and backward linkages within the local economy.
At one time, the Genesee County economy was highly integrated with the automotive industry driving local job growth in supporting businesses and services. With the decline of the US automotive industry, these forward and backward linkages within the local economy have been compromised, and consequently, so has job growth.
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In 1989, a Redevelopment Plan was undertaken to highlight strategies to economically development an area formed by the cities of Flint, Burton and Grand Blanc. A key regional real estate need identified at that time was a business park, a real estate category that has only become increasingly relevant with statewide and national employment shifts away from
manufacturing towards knowledge-based and technical industries.
“Genesee County Health Impact Assessment Baseline Profile Trends in Selected Community Indicators” is a 2009 study that assessed current countywide socio-demographic conditions to inform study measuring the impacts on local health care from declines in the US automotive industry. Among the trends highlighted by this study was a decline in public and
private school enrollment since 2000, an indication that families may be leaving GeneseeCounty.
According to the 2008 report, “Michigan’s Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy”, Michigan Future Inc. concluded that the State’s economy will continue to lag without: 1) valuing learning and the entrepreneurial spirit; 2) creating places where mobile talent wants to live like vibrant central city neighborhoods; and 3) developing new public & private-sector
leadership that is clearly focused at both the state and regional levels on preparing, retaining
and attracting talent.
Market Context
Genesee County is the population and economic anchor of a much broader region that extends into Oakland, Lapeer, Shiawassee, Saginaw and Tuscola Counties. Genesee County is located seventy miles northwest of Detroit, fifty miles northeast of Lansing and forty miles south of Saginaw. Interstate
69 and 75 coverage in Genesee County connects the region to Indianapolis to the south, and Ontario, Canada to the east.
Population & Households
Genesee County’s population distribution has implications for its role as an economic center. The following table below summarizes total population and population share for Genesee County, its cities and townships. The following chart benchmarks overall population growth rates in Genesee County
to other MSAs, the state, as well as nation. The following observations are made from the data:
Population countywide is declining. In 2008, Genesee County had an estimated population of 428,790. Between 2000 and 2008, Genesee County experienced a population loss of 7,351, an annualized decline of 0.2%.
Population growth in Genesee County has lagged comparable MSAs. With the exception of Buffalo-Niagara, other MSAs grew by annualized rate of between 0.1% and 1.3%, with growth strongest in Rockford and Knoxville.
Genesee County’s cities are losing population. Countywide population losses were driven by population declines in Flint, which saw an estimated decrease of about 14,800 residents between 2000 and 2008. Population growth in other Genesee County cities was insufficient to offset an overall urban population decline. |
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Migration
County-to-county migration data from the IRS tracks household flows into and out of Genesee County according to source and destination markets. The information is important because it reveals characteristics of households that are moving into and out of Genesee County. AECOM analyzed
migration data from 2001 to 2008 to assess net household losses or gains resulting from these household flows. Migration data for Genesee County reveals the following trends:
Genesee County is losing households due to migration. On an annual basis, Genesee County averaged a net loss of 853 households due to migration (Figure 4 .
Migration out of Genesee County is accelerating. During this period, net out-migration accelerated by an annualized rate of 19.8%, with a loss of 2,141 households between 2006 and 2007 alone.
Households entering Genesee County tend to be in a lower income bracket than those leaving the county. The average adjusted gross income for in-migrating households in 2007 was $36,273, as compared to $38,393 for out-migrating households, a trend with long-term implications for declining resident buying power.
Migration data also reveals the source and destination markets for household flows into and out of Genesee County (Figure 12 through Figure 13). From this information, AECOM can draw conclusions regarding the potential strengths or weaknesses of Genesee County as a residence.
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The following observations are made:
Retirement markets were top destinations for households leaving Genesee County. Pima County, Arizona was the top destination for households leaving Genesee County (Figure 13).
This was followed by Los Angeles County, California, and Maricopa County, Arizona.
Oakland County was the top source market for household flows into Genesee County (Figure 12). Oakland County was followed by Lapeer County.
Populations are moving to more robust employment markets. Cook County, Illinois, was a top Midwestern draw for households leaving Genesee County. |
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