Michigan Municipal League

08/28/2026

Is higher education on your mind? Mark your calendar! We have an exciting webinar for you. 🎓

Michigan Municipal League employees, members' employees, members' elected officials, their spouses, and their dependents can take advantage of our education partnership with Central Michigan University. At this virtual event, you'll discover CMU's online programs, learn about support for online students, and learn how to access the special reduced tuition rate.

When? ⤵️
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 12:15 PM until 12:45 PM

Register here:
https://hubs.la/Q04vM8-k0

08/26/2026

Introducing speakers for this year’s Finance & Infrastructure content track at Convention 2026…

⭐Michael Birchmeier, Principal at Client Accounting and Advisory Solutions
⭐Amanda Bobrovetskit, Account Executive at Michigan Planners
⭐Dom Restuccia, State Director of Michigan at USDA Rural Development

Your chance to hear from these experts on practical approaches to budgeting, funding, and infrastructure; financial resilience; and more happens in Traverse City this October.

Read up on speaker bios, session descriptions, and more here:
https://hubs.la/Q04vfHZP0

08/19/2026

Drumroll, please!🥁 Our 2026 Convention General Session speakers are...

⭐ Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder of Black Tech Saturdays
⭐ Charles Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns
⭐ Tonya Allen, President of the McKnight Foundation
⭐ Rip Rapson, President & CEO of the Kresge Foundation
⭐ Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO of the Michigan Municipal League

Don't miss your chance to see these inspiring leaders LIVE at this year's Convention in Traverse City. Read up on speaker bios, session descriptions, and more at the MML Convention website here:
https://hubs.la/Q04tC-9P0

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

Looking for more ways to prioritize resident stability as a local leader? Say hello to T**A. 👋

T**A is a model policy used across the country to prevent displacement, empower residents, and provide a path to homeownership for tenants. Swipe ➡️ through the photos below to learn all about it.

Ready to dive deeper into the world of T**A? Check out "Expanding Resident Ownership in Michigan" here:
https://hubs.la/Q04sk5yv0

07/31/2026

At the League, we have a multi-pronged approach to making positive housing change. While we love talking about the importance of supply, let's not forget about resident stability. Swipe through the photos below to learn more about this crucial piece of the housing puzzle. 🧩🏠

Want to read the full report for yourself? You can read it in full, for free, on our website here:
https://hubs.la/Q04rsWmq0

07/30/2026

Congratulations are in order for the City of Sterling Heights! They're one of our four finalists for the 2026 Community Excellence Award. 🎉

Their project, "Homegrown in Nelson Park," combines community gardening, accessibility, public art, and sustainable design into one resident-focused destination. The leaders on this project prioritized creating a space that would offer educational opportunities, environmental benefits, and recreational experiences for visitors. 🦋🌻

Learn more about this exciting project on our People & Place blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q04rpwdN0

07/29/2026

Because of their mini-forest, City of Rochester, Michigan - Government is now in the running for a BIG community honor. Please join us in congratulating them on qualifying as a finalist for the 2026 Community Excellence Award. 🌳🎊

From garbage dump to micro-forest, the thousand-foot parcel is now home to 290 native plants, including 52 canopy trees, 106 understory trees, and 132 shrubs. This project isn't just visually appealing, it also advances sustainability by restoring a native ecosystem on previously degraded land.

Learn more about this exciting example of ecological imagination on our People & Place Blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q04rfP530

07/28/2026

Can we get a round of applause for the City of Buchanan? Their Downtown Redevelopment Initiative has secured them a spot among our four 2026 Community Excellence Award finalists. 👏👏👏

Through this project, 90% of Buchanan's critical infrastructure was replaced and the downtown is bustling because of it. The community is now in the midst of an active summer schedule that includes a farmers’ market, a summer music series, and more. ☀️🎶

Learn more about this innovative project on our People & Place blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q04r3sYN0

07/27/2026

Did you hear? Berrien Springs is a 2026 Community Excellence Award Finalist! 🎊

What started as drawings and dreams are now becoming a reality for children in the Village of Berrien Springs, MI. The Drawn to Play project incorporated a highly original community engagement process in which kids were invited to attend a park event and freely draw their vision of a perfect playground. Village officials then used those same drawings to directly inform their park design process.

Learn more about this inspiring use of community and youth engagement on our People & Place blog here:
https://hubs.la/Q04qWgkT0