To: The Michigan State House, The Michigan State Senate, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Protect Michigan Honesty and Transparency in Elections
The people of Michigan must have honesty and transparency from those who chose to serve them in public office.
The petition is that the Michigan Legislature pass a bill to require all candidates for state and federal office release the last five years of their state and federal tax returns in order to appear on a Michigan ballot.
It should require that the tax returns be made available to the public on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website; and that annually updated information continue to be posted on those individuals who become elected officials until they leave office.
The petition is that the Michigan Legislature pass a bill to require all candidates for state and federal office release the last five years of their state and federal tax returns in order to appear on a Michigan ballot.
It should require that the tax returns be made available to the public on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website; and that annually updated information continue to be posted on those individuals who become elected officials until they leave office.
Why is this important?
Lately, many people seem to run for public office to enhance their own brand and promote narrow business interests rather than from a passion for using their skills and abilities for the public good. One way to give the public more information about individuals with selfish interests is to publish their financial information in an easily viewed and understood format. They want to use our tax dollars, so we should know what how they pay theirs!