YOU Have the Power

Our communities were built for a population greater than what we have today.  Our public assets are more than our declining population can support. Therefore, we struggle to maintain what we have, and we miss out on the opportunity to make improvements for the future. As taxpayers, each of us absorbs the higher cost of this shortfall which has been nine decades in the making.

By rebuilding our population to what it was 100 years ago, a 30% increase, and being shrewd in how we do that, we can nearly double our economy in the next 20 years.

Why does this matter?  You will see the effects right away. Making improvements like buying local first will create a thriving small businesses backdrop that will attract a variety of new shops. Thriving shops are what it takes to build our downtowns.  Attractive downtowns create a greater sense of belonging for citizens.  Retaining local talent creates a thriving community.  That thriving community, in turn, attracts new talent.   This allows local industries to flourish which expands our economy, and thus, creates a better place to live.  And the cycle continues. There would be promoted job opportunities for you, and yours. This boost in earnings would make possible a new model for middle-class prosperity.  Local entrepreneurs will flourish which provides jobs and expands the tapestry for a more connected community.  The capacity for giving and supporting our volunteer organizations will rise dramatically.  Our municipal budgets will be funded with enough to protect us and adequately maintain what we have. We will build a new model for our community without growing beyond the infrastructure we already have.  We will do it in a way that will enrich our relationships and enhance our lives. This will yield a kinder, more manageable lifestyle where joy is within reach.

My Marinette Menominee’s mission is to create a vibrant community attractive enough to rebuild our population and do it in a way that creates a quality economy.  It is about a brighter future for our family, friends & neighbors. We want to be proud to see the growing promise of a brighter future for our children & grandchildren.

Now if I am wrong, wouldn’t you prefer to fall short on the upside here?  Do you choose to strive to double our economy, or to live with the chronic pain of continued significant shortfalls?

If this seems a little complex, all you need to remember, is you have the power to make this happen by choosing to Buy Local First

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