“We have inherited a massive problem, and we need every citizen’s input to solve it. Limiting our conversation to a relatively small audience limits the value of what our citizens can bring to this discussion,” Granholm said. “This budget represents the people’s money, and we want to hear what they will be willing to pay for and what they are willing to cut. We can’t make these decisions behind closed doors in Lansing.”

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November 3, 2003 Alpena, Michigan