{"id":12761,"date":"2026-02-22T12:39:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/?p=12761"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:07:53","slug":"we-need-your-signature-to-protect-local-decision-making-and-community-led-housing-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/2026\/02\/22\/we-need-your-signature-to-protect-local-decision-making-and-community-led-housing-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"We Need Your Signature to Protect Local Decision-Making and Community-Led Housing Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

As local leaders, we have a chance to stand united in opposition to zoning preemption legislation that has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives and is currently before the Government Operations Committee. House Bills 5529 through 5532<\/strong>, and 5581 through 5585,<\/strong> if enacted, would strip locally elected officials of their decision-making authority,<\/strong> dismiss years of community planning work, and amount to a clear override from Lansing on local voices and voter-backed decisions.<\/p>\n

We are asking for your immediate help in opposing this proposal.<\/h2>\n

Click here<\/strong><\/a> to read our letter of opposition, add your signature, and join our effort to protect local decision-making. Local government leaders, both elected and nonelected,<\/strong> within every Michigan community are encouraged to submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The bill package, championed by Representative Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) and Representative Joe Aragona (R-Clinton Township), would significantly restrict local authority by preempting local decision-making on key zoning issues, including duplexes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), minimum setbacks, lot sizes, and dwelling unit sizes.<\/p>\n

See below for a summary of the bills.<\/p>\n

Join us in opposition!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Sign Letter of Opposition\u00a0<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>

Legislative Bill Package<\/strong><\/p>\n