MichUHCAN has been asking governments to pass a resolution calling on the governor to establish a healthc care finnce commission. Several states, the latest being Missouri, which have studied the financing of health care in their states have found that there is enough money in the system to pay for health insurance for everyone in their state. We want Michigan to explore this as well.

The resolution was presented by John Espinoza and considered by the Sanilac County Board of Commission on February 24th, 2004. It passed unanimously. It was forwarded to the Michigan Association of Counties for the consideration of all the other counties in the state and by the Association.

The resolution was also considered by the Farmington Hills City Council and passed on February 25, 2004. It was first passed by the Detroit City Council.

These three councils have all passed the resolution with no one in opposition. One is urban; one suburban; and one rural. Republ;icans and Democratsd alike have supported this idea. We are enclosing a copy of the Sanilac County resolution and asking all members to get their county commirssion, city council, or village or township governments to pass this resolution and forward it to the governorŐs office. We ask that you send a copy to Michigan Legasl Services c/o Gary Benjamin at 220 Bagley; Suite 900; Detroit, Mi. 48226.

Every County, City, Township, Village, School Board or other governmental body in the State should pass a version of this resolution if they care about the uninsured!