Michigan Catholic Conference adds voice to broad bipartisan opposition to Constitutional Convention

The Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) has joined a growing bipartisan coalition of organizations working together to oppose a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) and urging voters to vote NO on Proposal 1 on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The Michigan Catholic Conference is working with Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests (PMCFSI) to encourage Michiganders to vote NO on calling a Constitutional Convention. The question appears on the ballot every 16 years and asks voters whether to call a Con-Con, which would open the state constitution to a total rewrite.

“With the nationalization of state-based politics becoming more the norm than the exception, a Constitutional Convention would likely open Michigan's governing document to out-of-state interests and influence,” said Paul L. Long, president and CEO of Michigan Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan. “Mindful that the 1963 Constitution provides access to change though legislative action or citizen initiative, Michigan residents should retain the primary role of addressing policy that impacts the common good in our state by voting NO on Proposal 1.”

Michigan already has a well-established constitutional amendment process that allows voters to consider issues individually rather than reopening the entire document, Long said. Historically, voters have said NO by huge margins every time a Con-Con proposal has come to a vote. 

Protect MI Constitution from Special Interests is continuing to grow its supporter network. To join the list of supporters and find ways to help, visit protectmiconstitution.com.