Sen. Nancy Cassis returns more than $258,580 to State of Michigan

“Michigan is facing another substantial budget shortfall this year,” said Cassis, R-Novi. “I am just doing my part as a legislator to lead by example in reducing spending. My office has, once again, made smart spending decisions to cut operating costs while maintaining quality service to the our constituents. These savings could not have been achieved without the input and cooperation of my hard-working staff.”

In 2009, Cassis returned $45,497 to the state from her office and committee budgets.

Since joining the Michigan Senate in 2003, Cassis has returned $246,943 from her office and staff budget and $11,639 from her Senate Finance Committee budget.

“As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I strive to set an example of fiscal responsibility,” said Cassis. “Saving taxpayer dollars in my office and committee budgets demonstrates a shared effort to reduce the cost of government. Having realized these savings in my office budget, I will work to achieve similar cost savings throughout state government.”