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Contact Lawmakers Today Seeking 4.8% Increase for Communities

The Michigan Municipal League is encouraging our members to contact their state legislators today to encourage support of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2014 general government budget recommendation, which includes a 4.8-percent increase in funding for statutory revenue sharing. To make it convenient, you can use the League’s automated letter service by going here to our Action Center. Read more.

downtowns Michigan's New Placemaking Curriculum Events Start June 10

The MIPlace Partnership Initiative’s new Placemaking Curriculum will help Michigan communities implement placemaking as a strategic economic development initiative in the New Economy. Events are scheduled in Lansing on June 10, Mackinaw City on June 12, Bessemer on June 13, Ann Arbor on June 17, Mt Pleasant on June 24, and Kalamazoo on June 26.

Bridge Series Highlights Financial Plight of Michigan Cities, Villages

A guest commentary on EVIP by Michigan Municipal League President and Linden Mayor David Lossing is the latest in a Bridge Magazine series on the financial plight of Michigan communities. Other strong posts include one by Mitch Bean and another with the League’s Anthony Minghine.

blight League Opposes Exemptions in House Hearings on Blight Package

The House Local Government committee held testimony on SBs 35-39, dealing with blighted properties.The League testified in opposition because some well-intentioned exemptions carve out a large chunk of the blight offenders from fines and penalties. Read more.

budget Senate Committee Passes WPW Fix to General Property Tax Act

The Senate Finance Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 114, a bill introduced by Senator Vince Gregory (D-Southfield) that amends the General Property Tax Act. Read more.

walkaudit Transforming Woodward Avenue into a 27-Mile Complete Street