"I wouldn't call them
mistakes. He knew quite well what he was doing."
Julie Griess,
Michigan Citizens Against Toxic Substances
Grade:
F
"The governor's done more harm
than good to Michigan's environment and certainly does not
yet understand that our renewable and non-renewable natural
resources are the foundation of Michigan's (anyone's)
economy. Engler and his administration are perpetuating
waste."
Kerrin O'Brien,
Michigan Recycling Coalition
Grade:
D-
"There's been three times as many
cleanups since (Engler's changes in the polluter pay) law
were enacted. ... The fees we're seeing often come from the
EPA forcing the state's hand to implement environmental
regulations. We much prefer dealing with the state than the
EPA."
Matt Hare, Michigan
Manufacturers Association
Grade:
A-
"I think the governor has a solid
record of performance over the past eight years."
Kevin Korpi,
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Grade:
B+
"I'd be surprised to find anybody
on the business side who said we got everything we wanted
from the governor and the Department of Environmental
Quality. By no means has it been a walk, though, for us on a
lot of environmental stuff."
Lee Schwartz,
Michigan Association of Homebuilders
Grade:
B+