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House considers local preemption on leave time for private employers

Yesterday the House Commerce Committee considered House Bill 4249, a bill that would prohibit local units of government from passing an ordinance or policy requiring private employers to mandate either paid or unpaid leave time for its employees. While we do not know of any communities who have such policies [...]

Senate Blight Package Passes Out of Senate Committee – Financial Institution Exemption Still Included

As was posted a few days ago, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up SB 35-39, a package of bills intended to assist local municipalities in dealing with blighted property.  If you recall, there is an exemption for financial institutions from the fines and penalties that other individuals would otherwise be [...]

League Involved in Workgroups on Squatting – Local Experience Requested

The League is involved in workgroups on the issue of “squatting.” This is when someone illegally inhabits a vacant or foreclosed home. This is a problem throughout the state and Rep. Kurt Heise (R- Plymouth Township) would like to see a solution to this problem.  He has convened workgroups with [...]

Personal Property Tax Changes Concerns Many Michigan Municipal Officials

Planned changes to the state’s personal property tax have many Michigan Municipal League member communities concerned, as reflected in recent articles posted this week. Mlive.com out of Jackson and the Observer & Eccentric out of Northville each posted stories recently outlining community leader concerns over the financial impact from proposed changes to Michigan’s [...]

Blight Package Reintroduced in Senate; Includes Financial Institution Exemption

A package of bills to help local communities address blighted property was re-introduced from last session. The bills are SBs 35-39. Here is a summary of the bills:  Senate Bill 35 would allow cities that use administrative hearings bureau to adjudicate blight violations to establish additional civil and criminal penalties on [...]

Federal Sequestration Deadline Passes with No Deal – Cuts on the Way

Mrach 1st arrived with no deal on “sequestration,” the federal deadline for the $85 Billion in spending cuts to go into effect. These cuts will now be set in motion over the next several months and will impact many programs that assist cities such as the Community Development Block Grant [...]

Sequestration Cuts Enacted if Congress Fails to Act by Friday, White House Releases Impact on Michigan

About $85 Billion in Federal Spending Reductions are set to go into effect for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 if Congress fails to negotiate a compromise by this Friday, March 1st. At this point, hope is diminishing that both sides can reach an agreement because each party has prepared their [...]

Members Have Letters Published, League Releases Just Fix the Roads Video

A new JustFixtheRoads.com video was released by the League today. Check it out. Several Michigan Municipal League members have had letters published by their local media regarding the Just Fix the Roads effort. We appreciate everyone’s help on this important issue and encourage more of our members to pitch in. [...]

House General Government Committee takes Testimony on EVIP, Call Your Lawmakers

The League’s Samantha Harkins. LANSING, Michigan – This morning (Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013)  the House Appropriations Subcommittee for General Government held testimony on the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP). The League testified with concerns about the Governor’s failure to recommend an increase in EVIP as well as concerns regarding the [...]

Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service

The Michigan Association of Mayors Board is excited to share an opportunity coming this spring for mayors to recognize important contributions of national service in their community. A Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 across the country, thanks to a special [...]

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