Arts millage renewal

Retired educator urged the board to put the millage renewal on the ballot, citing free and reduced admissions for families.

Davison Township mom who visits the Sloan Museum monthly; asked the board to place the millage renewal on the ballot.

Burton single mom credited the millage-funded institutions with her children's success — one at Cornell on a full ride.

FIA director of education described free field trips and senior programming made possible by the millage.

FIA Art School director; serves about 20,500 students yearly at less than half the tuition of comparable schools thanks to the millage.

Flint resident and Michigan Museums Association board member; said the millage supports outcounty re-granting and asked for ballot placement.

Burton CPA who attends ~50 cultural events a year and called the millage a good return on investment.

Retired law-enforcement professional and FIM board member who called the cultural institutions safe, nurturing places and urged renewal.

Berston board member who urged the board to put the millage on the ballot.

Grand Blanc FIA trustee who moved to Genesee County for its cultural institutions and asked for ballot placement.

New county resident and FIA volunteer who asked the board to place the renewal on the ballot.