Press Releases
2026
September 30, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in the Village of Marcellus for A New Ray Gyllstrom Memorial Lions Club Park
September 29, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials to Attend Grand Opening of Jim Crow Museum
September 17, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Foundation Relaunches Bridge Builders Microgrant Program
September 15, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in Alpena to Re-Open the Thunder Bay Theatre
August 20, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes Bryan Barnett and Tamara Flake
August 14, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in Traverse City for Commons Bike Park
July 22, 2026
Press Release – Finalists to Compete for 2026 Community Excellence Award
June 25, 2026
Press Release – Young Artists from Ferndale, Kalamazoo, Lake Orion, Marquette, Mason, Northville, Troy Honored as Winners of MI Community Youth Art Competition
June 19, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in Negaunee for Community Dog Park
June 15, 2026
Press Release – Local Government Leaders Urge Timely Budget Agreement
June 10, 2026
Press Release – Municipalities Earn Environmental Honors in 2025 Michigan Green Communities Challenge
June 10, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding for New Public Spaces in Central Lake & Union City
June 3, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaigns Launch across Michigan to Create New Public Spaces
June 1, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Ottaway Crossing Footbridge” in Traverse City
May 27, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaigns Launched for Community Projects in Swartz Creek and Delton
May 20, 2026
Press Release – New Crowdfunding Campaigns Launch across Michigan to Create New Public Spaces
May 18, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “A New Inclusive Bison Field” in New Buffalo
May 15, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Bridge the Trails: Connecting Stevensville’s Trails”
May 14, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League, MTA, SEMCOG, Local Leaders Voice Opposition to Zoning Preemption Package
May 13, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The New Harding Park Inline Skating Rink”
May 4, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Reflection Park” in Detroit
May 1, 2026
Press Release – Public Spaces Community Places crowdfunding campaigns launch across Detroit to create communally owned agriculture in vibrant public spaces
April 29, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League: Partnership Is the Only Viable Path to Address State Housing Crisis
April 29, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Elberta Heritage Center”
April 27, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Muskegon Heights Literacy Center”
April 27, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Escanaba on Ice”
April 24, 2026
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Garden Lab for Eco-Creative Futures” in Detroit
April 17, 2026
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Expands Local Economies Initiative to Upper Peninsula
April 9, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2026 Elected Officials Academy
April 7, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2026 Women’s Elected Leadership Intensive
March 25, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Foundation Announces MI Community Youth Art Competition
March 23, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representative Steckloff and State Senator Anthony as Legislators of the Year
March 9, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Insurance Boards Announce 2026 Member Dividends
March 3, 2026
Press Release-Michigan Lawmakers Introduce MI Home Program Legislation to Boost Housing Supply and Improve Affordability
February 24, 2026
Press Release-Syncurrent and Michigan Municipal League Expand Strategic Partnership to Bolster Funding Access for Michigan Communities
January 27, 2026
Press Release-Six Southeast Michigan Cities Will Participate in a Specialized Program for Downtown Revitalization
2025
December 9, 2025
Press Release-Michigan’s Housing Crisis Will be Solved Through Collaboration, Not Confrontation
October 6, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Association of Mayors Announces New President, Vice President and Member of Board of Directors
September 29, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal Executives Honors Former Birmingham City Manager Thomas Markus with Patriarche Award
September 29, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Elected Officials from Battle Creek, Dearborn, Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Monroe
September 23, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees Welcomes New President, Vice President, Five New Members for 2025–26 Term
September 22, 2025
Press Release-Negaunee Wins 2025 Community Excellence Award
August 30, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Civic Center Campus Art Walk”
August 28, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League statement on the House passed budget
August 19, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Proposes Partnership-based Approach to Address the State’s Housing Shortage
July 31, 2025
Press Release-Finalists to Compete for 2025 Community Excellence Award
July 15, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Majestic Riverview Park” in Cheboygan
July 14, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Frankenmuth Pickleball”
July 9, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “North East Grand Rapids: A City of Healing”
July 7, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Hancock Bike Park”
June 30, 2025
Press Release-AI-powered partnership helps Michigan communities locate grant funding
June 18, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Washington Square Gateway Pocket Park” in Kalamazoo
June 9, 2025
Press Release-Record Number of Communities Participate in 2024 Michigan Green Communities Challenge
June 2, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Abby’s Art Park” in Detroit’s North End Neighborhood
May 26, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Murals on Main 2025: Young at Art” in Rogers City
May 14, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Splashing Through Laurium”
May 1, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Friends of The Ironwood Carnegie Library Community Center Project”
April 30, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Marshall Community Pickleball and Splash Pad Project”
April 18, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Approves Officers to Board
April 10, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “2025 Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival” in Grand Rapids
April 7, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Kohn Park” in Downtown Sawyer
April 3, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2024 Women’s Municipal Leadership Program
April 3, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2025 Elected Officials Academy
March 24, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representatives Harris and McFall as Legislators of the Year
March 24, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Let There Be Light Gateway” in Metro Detroit
March 6, 2025
Press Release-Administrator of Midland County to Lead Statewide Association
March 3, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “New Bayview Sports Complex” in Alpena
February 28, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Lakeshore Trail” in Benton Harbor
February 24, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Ferry Street School Memorial Park” in Niles
February 20, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Ford Field Playground for the Future” in Northville
February 3, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Tiny Town Comes Alive” in Iron Mountain
January 31, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Trailhead Pavilion at the I-500” in Sault Ste. Marie
January 27, 2025
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “La Joya Gardens Community Space and Café Clark” in Southwest Detroit
January 24, 2025
Press Release-Ground Emergency Medical Transport Program Signed Into Law
January 21, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Unveils 2025-26 Legislative Priorities to Foster Thriving Communities
January 10, 2025
Press Release-Michigan Launches Nation’s First Locally Led “Subnational Diplomacy” Working Group
2024
November 20, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Receives Michigan Top Workplaces Award for Third Year in a Row
November 14, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Cheboygan County Community Dog Park” in Cheboygan
November 13, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Giving Trees Park” in Detroit
October 31, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Byron Pocket Park” in the Village of Byron
September 27, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Special Olympics Michigan and Treetops Collective Public Placemaking” in Grand Rapids
September 23, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Association of Mayors Announces New President, Vice President and Members of Board of Directors
September 23, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal Executives Honors Former President Christine Burns with Patriarche Award
September 18, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Linwood Waterfront Park on Saginaw Bay”
September 17, 2024
Press Release-Houghton Wins 2024 Community Excellence Award
September 16, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Complete the “Brand New Besser Museum” in Alpena
September 16, 2024
Press Release-Lapeer Mayor Pro Tem Joshua Atwood to Serve as Michigan Municipal League Vice President
September 16, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees Welcomes Five New Members for 2024–25 Term
September 16, 2024
Press Release-Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Don Gerrie to Serve as Michigan Municipal League President
September 12, 2024
Press Release-Inaugural Class of Women’s Elected Leadership Intensive Honored at Michigan Municipal League Convention
September 11, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Catherine Bostick-Tullius with Honorary Life Membership Award
September 11, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Mayor Bryan Barnett with Guido Leadership and Service Award
September 11, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Village Manager Emilie LaGrow with Community Builder Award
September 11, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Councilmember Barbara Ziarko with Sinclair Service Award
September 11, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Gary Heidel with Distinguished Service Award
August 24, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to complete the “GR Dragonflies Downtown” in Grand Rapids
August 19, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Complete “Swain Memorial Park Playground Project” in Brooklyn
August 5, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Give New Life to “Fantasy Forest” in St. Johns
July 22, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “NE GR Public Art”
July 17, 2024
Press Release-Finalists to Compete for 2024 Community Excellence Award
July 3, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Manchester Area Senior Center and Community Events Center”
July 2, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Muskegon Placemaking with Lions & Rabbits”
July 1, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Village of Honor: A Playground for Maley Park” Project
June 28, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Electric City Project” in Sturgis
June 27, 2024
Press Release-Statement from the Michigan Municipal League Regarding the Passage of the State Budget and Increase in Statutory Revenue Sharing
June 17, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Community Connect Center” in Big Rapids
June 14, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “An Accessible FONT Community Center” in New Troy
May 30, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Foundation Announces Letter of Cooperation with State Department to Advance Subnational Diplomacy in Michigan
May 29, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Downtown Allegan Mahan Park Project”
May 28, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Bark River Park Project” in the U.P.
May 20, 2024
Press Release-Record Number of Communities Participate in 2023 Michigan Green Communities Challenge
May 17, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “ArtPath 7” in Lansing
May 1, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Hana’s Garden” in Oxford
April 15, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Murals on Main Festival” in Downtown Rogers City
April 11, 2024
Press Release-MI Funding Hub Technical Assistance Program Launches for Michigan Municipalities
April 8, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Masons Corner” in Downtown Farmington
April 1, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Greater Flint Miracle League Ballfield”
March 25, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Discovery Pavilion at Rabbit River Preserve” Project
March 20, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “NTN-Raging River Trail” Project
March 18, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2024 Elected Officials Academy
March 18, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Montrose Mayor Brown with 2024 Ambassador Award
March 18, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Ludington Councilor Winczewski with 2024 Ambassador Award
March 18, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Berkley Councilmember Hennen with 2024 Ambassador Award
March 18, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “City of Perry Veterans Memorial Park” Project
March 14, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representatives O’Neal and Tisdel as Legislators of the Year
March 14, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representative O’Neal as Legislator of the Year
March 14, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Representative Tisdel as Legislator of the Year
March 7, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Detroit’s First Solar Training House” Project
February 8, 2024
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Insurance Boards Announce 2024 Member Dividends
January 8, 2024
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Cosmos in the Creek” in Swartz Creek
2023
December 15, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Unified Civic Monuments Project” in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph
December 13, 2023
Press Release-MML and MEDC Partner Again to Deliver Housing Options in the Great Lakes Vernacular of Residential Architecture
December 1, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Shine Bright Saginaw Mural Project”
November 29, 2023
Press Release-Auburn Mayor Lee Kilbourn Named President of Michigan Association of Mayors
November 20, 2023
Press Release-Detroit Free Press Names the Michigan Municipal League a Winner of the Michigan Top Workplaces 2023 Award
November 17, 2023
Press Release-Monroe Mayor Robert E. Clark Named Michigan Municipal League President
November 17, 2023
Press Release-Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Don Gerrie Named League Vice President
November 17, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Board Elects Five New Members
November 16, 2023
Press Release-Sustainability Plan Resource Kit Released for Michigan Municipalities, Counties
November 15, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Plymouth’s First Outdoor Pickleball Courts”
November 14, 2023
Press Release-New Michigan Housing Data Tool Launched
November 3, 2023
Press Release-Retired Wyoming City Manager Receives Statewide Honor
October 27, 2023
Press Release-City of Bridgman Voted Winner of Statewide Community Excellence Award
October 25, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to complete the “Highland Park Multi-Sport Courts” in Grand Rapids
October 19, 2023
Press Release-Rosalynn Bliss Receives 2023 Honorary Life Membership Award
October 19, 2023
Press Release-Melanie Piana Receives 2023 Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award
October 19, 2023
Press Release-Anita Ashford Receives 2023 Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award
October 12, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Reimagine the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum” in Bay City
September 20, 2023
Press Release-New Resource Hub to Benefit Michigan Communities via $1M in Federal Grant Awarded to LEO and MML
September 5, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Lions and Rabbits Public Placemaking Initiatives” in Grand Rapids
August 29, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Lincoln Street Art Park and Activi-Tree Center” in Detroit
August 28, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Save Ryan Street Gardens” in Hancock
August 21, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Soo Theatre Project” in Sault Ste. Marie
July 31, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Gladstone Area Pickleball Court Project”
July 26, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Great Turtle Park Pickleball Courts” on Mackinac Island
July 19, 2023
Press Release-Finalists Announced to Compete for Statewide Community Excellence Award
July 19, 2023
Press Release-MML Foundation Announces 2023 Bridge Builders Funded Projects
July 13, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Hiawatha Park Playground” in Ironwood
July 12, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “New Bower’s Harbor Pickleball Courts” in Traverse City
July 6, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Pathway To Health” Project in Detroit
June 22, 2023
Press Release-Nine Michigan Projects to Compete for Statewide Community Excellence Award
June 20, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Artisan Village Performing Arts Center” in Grayling
June 6, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for STEP’s “PASC Program’s New Studio at the Lantern” in Detroit
June 2, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “ArtPath 6” in Lansing
June 1, 2023
Press Release-Online Voting Now Open for Bridge Builders Microgrants Projects
May 25, 2023
Press Release-Statewide Coalition Announces Unified Policy and Spending Plan to Drive Michigan’s Competitiveness and Growth
May 25, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Art on the Ile 2023” in Grosse Ile
May 22, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “McGraw Mini-Park” in Detroit
May 17, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Boggs Park” project in Detroit
May 17, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Three Rivers Downtown Dog Park”
May 12, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Veterans’ Memorial Park” in Muskegon
May 10, 2023
Press Release-48 Michigan communities recognized for sustainability accomplishments
May 10, 2023
Press Release-MBC-LEO Elects New Officers to Board
May 4, 2023
Press Release-Harmful Legislation Would Silence Local Voices on Sand and Gravel Mining
April 27, 2023
Press Release-Pontiac Deputy Mayor Selected to Statewide Board
April 26, 2023
Press Release-Dan Gilmartin Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors
April 25, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Launches “State of Michigan Community EV Toolkit” to Support Local Governments in Preparing for an Electrified Mobility Future
April 21, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Dearborn Heights Treasurer with Ambassador Award
April 21, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2022 Elected Officials Academy
April 20, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Senator Albert as Legislator of the Year
April 20, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Senate Majority Leader Brinks as Legislator of the Year
April 20, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Senators Brinks and Albert as Legislators of the Year
April 18, 2023
Press Release-Women’s Leadership Program Helps Narrow Gender Gap in Michigan Communities
April 18, 2023
Press Release-Women’s Municipal Leadership Program Graduates Honored
March 17, 2023
Press Release-Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to Help Solidify Support for Local Governments
March 10, 2023
Press Release-EGLE-Backed ‘Green’ Challenge Opens Doors to Sustainability, Fellowships
March 6, 2023
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Bridgman Courtyard” Project in Bridgman
February 12, 2023
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Welcomes Dave Hodgkins
January 25, 2023
Press Release-Governor Whitmer Highlights the Importance of Thriving Communities