Ferndale Councilperson Raylon Leaks-May Named to MML Board
Raylon Leaks-May has been a Ferndale resident for over 30 years, has been a member of the Ferndale City Council since 2015
MH Resignation Prompts Questions about Local Governments and Social Media Policies
Like many individuals, particularly those in a public role, Clark has faced stalking and harassment online. And, in line with social media’s policies, Clark has protected herself by blocking people on her personal page and her personally-run groups.
Rochester Hills Wins MML Award for Auburn Road Project
Rochester Hills, located in Oakland County with a population of about 76,000, won the CEA for its Reimaging, Reinventing, and Renewing Auburn Road project.
Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett Earns MML Leadership Award
The award is one of the most prestigious individual honors given by the League. Barnett received the recognition recently during the League’s 2021 virtual Capital Conference.
Mayors of Rochester Hills & Oklahoma City Share Thoughts on Truth and Trust
Over 150 elected officials and administrators from across the state tuned in the hear the mayors talk about the challenges of trust and what they can do to help restore residents’ faith that democracy does work.
Lathrup Village City Admin. Sheryl Mitchell Earns Community Builder Award
“Sheryl is a powerful advocate for Michigan communities in a number of ways, including encouraging women to consider municipal management as a career and ensuring diverse voices are seated at the decision-making table”
OC Times Publisher Interviewed for Michigan Municipal League Podcast
Those checking out the MML website will find an exciting interview on the homepage.
MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen
MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Downtowns across Michigan vary. Some are desolate ghost towns, bypassed by highways and snubbed for big box stores. While others are vibrant centers of community life. Thriving downtowns do not happen by accident, and while there can be…
MML#2 – Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Copenhagen – Examples of Revitalization Through Localism
MML#2 – Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Copenhagen – Examples of Revitalization Through Localism (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- What can communities learn from the revitalization of places like Pittsburg, Indianapolis, and Copenhagen? Bruce Katz, author of The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism was the keynote speaker…
Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President
Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President (MML, Sept. 27, 2018) Grand Rapids, Ferndale, Pontiac, MI – Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2018-19 president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board president by the 18-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s 2018 Convention that…
MML#4: SaveMICity Campaign Looks at Lessons from Amazon Loss
MML#4: SaveMICity Campaign Looks at Lessons from Amazon Loss (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 9, 2018) Lansing, MI – Local governments have been “doing more with less” for years, but what may Michiganders may not realize is that every other state in America has been increasing the amount of investment in communities, while Michigan has…
MML #3: Sixteen Percent of City Managers are Women…
MML #3: Sixteen Percent of City Managers are Women, 16/50 Project Aims for Increase (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 3, 2018) Lansing, Ferndale, Northville, Huntington Woods, MI- In spite of being 50% of the population, women make up only 16% of those in City/Village Manager positions. At their recent Capital Conference, the Michigan Municipal League…
MML #3: Sixteen Percent of City Managers are Women…
MML #3: Sixteen Percent of City Managers are Women, 16/50 Project Aims for Increase (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 3, 2018) Lansing, Ferndale, Northville, Huntington Woods, MI- In spite of being 50% of the population, women make up only 16% of those in City/Village Manager positions. At their recent Capital Conference, the Michigan Municipal League…
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- Planning and zoning are essential components of local governance that are often not well-known by residents and require some learning by newly elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League recently did a weekend training session for officials, and…
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- Planning and zoning are essential components of local governance that are often not well-known by residents and require some learning by newly elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League recently did a weekend training session for officials, and…
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- “There’s a tendency to think we’re in a box,” said Steve Mann of Miller Canfield as he addressed representatives from across the state as part of the Michigan Municipal League’s Elected Officials Academy. Mann’s presentation encouraged councilmembers and…
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- “There’s a tendency to think we’re in a box,” said Steve Mann of Miller Canfield as he addressed representatives from across the state as part of the Michigan Municipal League’s Elected Officials Academy. Mann’s presentation encouraged councilmembers and…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
Birmingham Hires Tiffany Gunter as Assistant City Manager
Birmingham Hires Tiffany Gunter as Assistant City Manager (City of Berkley, Jan. 6, 2018) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The City of Birmingham, Michigan is pleased to announce the hiring of Tiffany Gunter as the City’s new Assistant City Manager. Gunter assumed her new role as of January 2, 2018. “We are excited to bring Tiffany’s leadership…