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Speaking for truth so that we work with all the facts as anyone of us can bring to the table, let me bring these facts to the table. 1) All government and taxing authorities in the state exist from the power of laws as passed by the state legislature and signed by the Governor, or through ballot initiatives or referendums. The State Constitution gives these powers to the Legislature, Governor and the People. These are incontrovertible facts of how lower governing entities come into existence and maintain their existence within our state. 2) The State Constitution confers power of removal upon the Governor of any elected or appointed official, except legislative (city councils?) or judicial, for gross neglect, etc. See Article V, Section 10. 3) Home rule cities may levy taxes. Revenue sharing was instituted in exchange for not taxing; but as I understand it, home rule cities can levy taxes. I raise this last point because if cities take a hit from revenue sharing, then they may be in a position to levy a tax or raise a current tax or some other set of budget and fiscal changes. I'm personally most concerned about the conditions upon which a financial review may be initiated. The wording in the bills will no doubt be used for political purposes and not financial – by any party in power. Michigan residents most certainly can initiate a referendum on this legislation when it passes, or they can pursue a constitutional initiative to disallow or curtail this type of legislative and executive branch power.