Prop 1 Proponents Spent $26 for Each Yes Vote

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MI: Prop 1 Proponents Spent $26 for Each Yes Vote

PAUL EGAN ON JUN 5, 2015
SOURCE: DETROIT FREE PRESS


June 05--LANSING -- The Safe Roads Yes campaign spent $9.3 million on the unsuccessful Proposal 1 campaign to increase the state sales tax to pay for roads -- or about $26 for each yes vote, according to a report filed Thursday and the committee's treasurer.

Of the amount raised for the campaign, about $5.5 million, or 59%, came from a lobby group representing road builders, the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association, records filed with the Secretary of State show.

Proposal 1 was defeated on May 5, with 80% of those who went to the polls voting no.

The resounding defeat came despite the fact the Proposal 1 proponents massively outspent the no side in a campaign built mostly around TV ads. ..................(more)

http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/11999208/prop-1-proponents-spent-26-for-each-yes-vote

[gollygee]

1. That might have been a start

to a road repair fund.

[PoliticAverse]

2. "59%, came from a lobby group representing road builders"

It only makes sense if they could multiply their 'investment'.