- The document proposes reforms to Michigan's government and political system through a ballot initiative, including redistricting reform, reducing the sizes of the legislature and courts, and changing rules around lobbying, salaries, and elections. - Polling shows strong public support for reforms like reducing salaries and benefits for legislators and judges. Voters also support redistricting reform and reducing the number of state boards and commissions. - The proposal estimates a budget of $4.9 million for drafting the ballot initiative, gathering signatures, and campaigning for it in the fall, which is less than other political campaigns in Michigan.

1. GOVERNMENT REFORM PROPOSAL Changing the rules of politics in Michigan to help Democrats