Councilmember· 2022-11-01–2026-11-01; month-level start: November 2022 per Michigan Banner election coverage (elected 2022); month-level end: November 2026 per the city council page term-expiry listing
Michael D. Balls
Saginaw
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 34:50
- Avg per meeting
- 2:54
- Segments
- 576
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Top issues during term (7)(Business Jobs)
Holidays in the Heart of the City banner petition
Saginaw Housing & Economic Development Strategy
Grant-funded strategy creation with future implementation dependent on subsequent funding sources.
Sweet Creations loan settlement
The corporation recovers two-thirds of the loan balance and forgives the remaining third.
Minards $20 million bagging facility expansion
Over $20 million in new investment at the existing plant, with manufacturing jobs maintained and created.
Community outreach and resource guide
Downtown Development Authority District Millage
2 mills on properties within the DDA district, about $141,000 total.
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation at 1413 Gratiot
The city forgoes increased property tax revenue for up to 12 years, but gains a $4 million reinvestment and 90+ jobs.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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