WOOD has the goods on tape.
So far, there doesn't seem to be a major uprising amongst the taxpayers like there has been amongst the naysayers (see post below). Makes you wonder just who the Republicans are referring to when they hide behind all these "families".
From WZZM 13-
Michigan families will notice a difference if the Governor's plan is passed. But how much of a difference? We decided to take pencil and paper, to find out just how much that might cost an average family in West Michigan.
Todd and Jennifer Katerberg are lifelong West Michigan residents. With three kids, a dog, and one income, they are careful about how they spend their money. So, they're curious about what a two percent tax on services could mean for their checkbook. Jennifer says, “I don't know how much we'll change. I guess we'll just see how it goes."
They go on to add up a few services that they use: movies, chimney sweeping, nails done, etc. and so on. Typical middle class stuff. The total?
Add it all together, and it's $467.50. A two percent tax on that would be $9.35.
Like the WOOD video above, when you put the costs on day-to-day things, the numbers aren't as painful. A couple more quotes from WZZM-
Some tax payers like Stephanie Helder of Belding understands of the Governor's proposal. "I guess she has to try to find a way to make up for it."
"If that's going to help the state of Michigan to get back to where it was before anything will do," said Constance Dukes of White Cloud.
No one is thrilled about raising taxes, of course, but so far the reports I've seen indicate that people are resigned to it, if it will help.
Pretty cool, West Michigan.