When Governor Granholm took office in 2003, she shared a bold vision for developing a cost-effective government that delivers the results that people demand – without wasting precious taxpayer dollars. She envisioned a government that ensures that Michigan is a place where businesses want to invest, people want to live, and families want to raise their children. Her vision is a Michigan where…

…our children learn from cradle to grave, our workers are the best-educated in the nation, and our citizens have lifelong opportunities to learn

…we continue to build America, visionary companies settle to build tomorrow’s technologies, and people flock to our cool cities

…our state government delivers the best service in the most efficient manner, we serve our citizens, and the State of Michigan is a great work place

…we provide for the most vulnerable in our society, our citizens are healthy, and we hold the line on medical costs

… we protect our citizens from those who would do them harm, both foreign and domestic

…we preserve for our children our greatest God-given assets, our wondrous waters, towering timbers, and fruitful fields

To help move Michigan toward her vision, the Governor cast the challenge to realign, redesign, and redefine the State of Michigan government. Our task demands excellence in every facet of government, not only in the results we achieve but also in how we work to achieve them.