Michigan Municipal League

10/13/2026

Applause is in our order for this year's award recipients! 🎉 During last week's Board of Trustees dinner, six current and former elected officials were honored with the following awards:

Brenda F. Moore — Honorary Life Member Award
George Bosanic — Community Builder Award
Valerie Kindle — Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award
Khalfani Stephens — Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award
Kathryn Beemer, Mariah Walton — Emerging Leader Award

These award recipients are dedicated to bettering their communities and serving their residents. Well done, local leaders! 👏

10/13/2026

Did you know? We have three new members joining our strategic and passionate Board of Trustees!

Please join us in congratulating our newest board members: Vice Mayor of Jackson Freddie Dancy, Mayor Pro Tem of Royal Oak Amanda Herzog, Mayor of the City of Grosse Pointe Sheila Tomkowiak, and Village Manager for the Village of Milford Christian Wuerth.

In conjuction with their peers, our newest members will guide the League’s internal workings and public policy with support from five legislative committees. Learn more about the MML Board of Trustees here:
https://hubs.la/Q04B3VQw0

10/13/2026

Drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁 The winner of the 2026 Community Excellence Award is...

The City of Sterling Heights! Please join us in congratulating them on this wonderful accomplishment. Their commitment to providing green space, meaningful connection, and public art to their community serves as an inspiration to us all. 💙

We'd like to thank all of the communities who submitted projects for this year's Community Excellence Award. Each project is a perfect example of how care coupled with action can go a very long way.

Want to learn more about this year's winning project? Read about "Homegrown in Nelson Park" here:
https://hubs.la/Q04B2Hcw0

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

It's official! Convention 2026 is underway. If you're joining us in Traverse City, stop by the registration booth for your badge and complementary tote. 🛍️

What can you expect during day one of the conference?
🎉 Education Tours
🎉 Networking Lunch
🎉 Community Excellence Award finalists' presentations
🎉 And more!

It's sure to be a great week. We can't wait to see you!

10/02/2026

Class is in session! The 2026 cohort of the Women's Municipal Leadership Program (WMLP) is in the midst of a transformative training experience that combines expert instruction, executive coaching, and peer connections. 🤝

WMLP, the capstone of the 16/50 Project, helps aspiring women advance the skills needed to become strong local government managers. Want to learn more about this incredible training program? You can read about all of the program details here:
https://hubs.la/Q04z0QZx0

10/02/2026

Let's talk practical housing solutions. 🏠

Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinar where you’ll hear real-life success stories of development partnerships in Jackson and White Cloud.

Plus, Allen Edwin Homes will explore how local partnerships can address housing challenges to make infill development a reality. Participants will learn about tools including PILOT agreements, flexible purchase agreements, and other development incentives.

Join us for this virtual webinar on November 18th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Learn more and register here:
https://hubs.la/Q04z0Qwv0

10/01/2026

November's elections are right around the corner. Make sure the newly elected officials in your community start their public service journey with all of the tools they need for success. Registration for the League's Newly Elected Officials Academy opens soon!

What topics can local leaders expect to cover in this course?
✅ What I’ve Learned as an Elected Official and Q&A
✅ Overview of Basic Local Government: Council Roles and Responsibilities
✅ Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
✅ Government Finance Overview
✅ Overview of the Open Meetings Act (OMA)

Learn more about this impactful program here:
https://hubs.la/Q04yWVm-0

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Want to feel inspired? Tune in to today's Live with the League show where we'll be hosting a Q&A with this year's Community Excellence Award finalists! 🏆 Our special guests include:

⭐ Mark Weedon, Mayor, City of Buchanan
⭐ Marilyn Trent, Councilmember, City of Rochester
⭐ Lauren Moore, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Sterling Heights
⭐ Sheila Snyder, President, Village of Berrien Springs

During the broadcast, you'll hear all about Sterling Heights' "Homegrown in Nelson Park" project, Buchanan's Downtown Redevelopment Initiative, the Village of Berrien Springs' "Drawn to Play" Playground Project, and Rochester’s Mini-Forest. Watch right here via FB Live or join via Zoom here:
https://hubs.la/Q04yl96T0