North Michigan News

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, expressed his concerns regarding the governor's executive budget recommendations. Cavitt, who serves as the vice chair of the House Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police Appropriations subcommittee, criticized the governor for her continued excessive spending and lack of consideration for rural areas in Michigan.

Cavitt stated, "Today, the governor gave us no hope that she will veer away from the radical spending spree that’s come to define her time in office. Instead of returning money to the taxpayers or paying down our debt, she keeps announcing expensive new programs."

He further emphasized the discrepancy in investment between urban and rural areas, saying, "The governor continues to plan investments in key Democrat strongholds while leaving the whole of Michigan to pay for it. Working people in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula deserve the same consideration and investment as Detroit and Grand Rapids."

Cavitt also highlighted the importance of funding local law enforcement in rural areas, as they are equally significant as their urban counterparts. He expressed his disappointment with the past exclusion of Northeast Michigan from these programs, stating, "Law enforcement in our rural areas is just as important as that in more urban areas and deserves the same consideration and funding."

Despite his concerns, Cavitt did find one positive aspect in the governor's recommendations. He appreciated the governor's plan to finish the budget by May and expressed hope that Democrats would be able to meet that timeline.

The governor's executive budget recommendations have sparked a debate about the allocation of funds and the impact it will have on rural areas in Michigan. Critics argue that the governor's focus on urban areas neglects the needs of rural communities.

As the budget process unfolds, the question of who will bear the burden of the governor's spending remains. Representative Cavitt's concerns reflect the sentiments of many who believe that rural Michigan may ultimately be the ones to pay the price for these expensive new programs.