Legislative Advocacy and Policy Research

• Legislative Advocacy at State and Federal Level
• Original Policy Research on Emerging Issues

Legal Advocacy

• Legal Defense Fund
• Access to Municipal Law Liaisons and Inquiry Service

Placemaking and Community Development Assistance

• Crowdfunding
• Technical Support & Tools
• MI Funding Hub
• Michigan Green Communities Network

Education and Events

• Elected Officials Academy
• Seminars/Workshops
• Online, on-demand learning
• On-site training programs
• Annual Convention
• Capital Conference

Information, Resources, and Consulting Services

• E-Books
• Sample Documents
• Fact Sheets
• Inquiry Service
• Online Directory of Municipal Officials
• The Review magazine
• Wage/Salary Database
• Consulting Services
• Executive Search Service
• Idea Bank

Risk Management Services & Employee Benefits

• Workers’ Compensation Fund
• Liability & Property Pool
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Partnership
• Unemployment Compensation Fund

Leadership, Recognition and Professional Development Opportunities

• League Leadership and Service Opportunities
• Committees
• Elected Officials Academy Board
• Insurance Program Leadership
• Michigan Municipal Foundation Board
• Affiliate Organizations
• Individual Leadership Awards
• Community Excellence Award
• Voting Privileges (For Full Members Only)

Savings, Vendor, and Additional League Services

• Tuition Discount: Through a partnership with Central Michigan University (CMU), League members, their spouses, and qualifying dependents can receive a 15% tuition discount for select programs taken online or through a satellite location. (full and full associate members only)
• CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium
• Classified Ads
• Business Alliance Program
• RFP Sharing Service

League Foundation

• Philanthropic arm of the League, advancing community-focused initiatives
• Support access to League training for local officials
• Develops resources and partnerships that help Michigan communities thrive
• Invests in programs aligned with community wealth-building and municipal leadership development