MEA Economist Starts New Life as an Educator

MEA Economist Starts New Life as an Educator

To the goal of assisting bargaining teams to reach a fair and equitable settlement, Ruth Beijer, an economist turned city councilwoman turned mayor East Lansing turned public school educator is widely respected for her advocacy and expertise. Her greatest accomplishment? Helping school districts understand and pass regional enhancement millages to increase general fund budgets “Every place it’s gotten passed, I’ve been involved, and it creates money.”

Michigan Education Association, March 19, 2020

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