Press Releases

2023

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

2022

November 29, 2022
Press Release-Hastings Mayor David Tossava Elected as President of Michigan Association of Mayors

November 22, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Help Revitalize Detroit’s Gmeiner Park”

November 21, 2022
Press Release-Detroit Free Press Names Michigan Municipal League Winner of Top Workplaces 2022 Award

November 17, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Watervliet Pocket Park Activation”

October 25, 2022
Press Release-Village of Cassopolis Voted Winner of Statewide Community Excellence Award

October 20, 2022
Press Release-Kent County Administrator Receives Statewide Honor

October 19, 2022
Press Release-Deanna Koski Receives 2022 Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-Fenton’s Pat Lockwood Receives 2022 Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-William Wild Receives 2022 Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-John B. “Jack” O’Reilly Receives 2022 Honorary Life Membership Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-Jeff Jenks Receives 2022 Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-Robert La Fave Receives 2022 Community Builder Award

October 19, 2022
Press Release-Nathan Triplett Receives 2022 Honorary Life Membership Award

October 17, 2022
Press Release-Three Attorneys Honored with Statewide Award

October 17, 2022
Press Release-Lauren Trible-Laucht and Steven Mann to Continue to Lead Statewide Municipal Attorney Organization

October 4, 2022
Press Release-2022 Bridge Builders Microgrants Winners Announced

September 22, 2022
Press Release-MML and MEDC team up to bring more housing options to Michigan communities faster

September 20, 2022
Media Advisory-MML and MEDC to announce plan to bring more housing options to Michigan communities faster

August 26, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Permanent Stage for Durant Park in Lansing’ project

August 25, 2022
Press Release-Online Voting Now Open for Bridge Builders Microgrants Projects

August 15, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “History Education Center at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum”

August 8, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “We are PickleballERs” in Eaton Rapids

August 4, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Kids Cove – All Inclusive Playground’ in Marquette

July 1, 2022
Press Release-State Budget Represents Significant Investment in Michigan’s People and Communities

June 29, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Middleville Amphitheater and Artwalk”

June 29, 2022
Press Release-4 Michigan Projects Named Finalists to Compete for Statewide Community Excellence Award

June 15, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Can-Do Kitchen is Growing” project in Kalamazoo

June 15, 2022
Press Release-14 Michigan Projects Compete for Statewide Community Excellence Award

June 13, 2022
Press Release-MML Foundation Launches 2022 Bridge Builders Microgrants Program

June 3, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2022 Elected Officials Academy

May 25, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Children’s Nature Playscape” In Kalamazoo

May 23, 2022
Press Release-44 communities recognized for sustainability accomplishments

May 16, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Marquette Fish Cleaning Station”

May 14, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘After Dark 2022’ project in Grand Rapids

May 13, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Bright Walls Finale” In Jackson

May 10, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Board Endorses Term Limits Ballot Initiative

May 5, 2022
Press Release-The Michigan Municipal League partners with MSHDA to create Statewide Housing Plan

May 2, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Community Cultural Pavilion’ in St. Ignace

April 27, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘ArtPath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail 2022’

April 15, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘BBNA Lakeshore Fitness Trail’ Project in Muskegon

March 31, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Insurance Boards Announce 2022 Member Dividends

March 24, 2022
Press Release-MML: $4.7 Billion Budget Supplemental is Historic Investment for Michigan Communities

March 24, 2022
Press Release-Coalition: Passage of $4.7 Billion Investment Package will Set Michigan on a Path to Prosperity and Growth

March 23, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Jackson Mine Playground’ project in Negaunee

March 16, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors Rep. Tate and Sen. Victory as 2022 Legislators of the Year

March 16, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Sen. Victory as Legislator of the Year

March 16, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Honors State Rep. Tate as Legislator of the Year

March 16, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Two Cities Connected’ project in Bay City

March 15, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Ray Leverton Memorial Playground’ in Ishpeming

March 14, 2022
Press Release-Michigan Municipal League Foundation Launches Water Navigator Service to Help Communities with Drinking Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities

March 14, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Flyover Co-Working Space’ in Marcellus

March 14, 2022
Press Release-Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Jaycee Park Development’ project in Berkley

March 10, 2022
Press Release-Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan Statement on Anniversary of American Rescue Plan Act

March 10, 2022
Press Release- Urban Core Mayors Statement Marking 1-year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act

March 10, 2022
Press Release- MML and Michigan Association of Mayors Mark 1-Year Anniversary of the Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act

March 9, 2022
News Advisory- Michigan Municipal League Foundation Launches Water Navigator Service to Help Communities with Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities

March 4, 2022
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Statement in Advance of the Upcoming Sunshine Week

March 4, 2022
Press Release – Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Sturgis Splash Pad’ project

March 1, 2022
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Applauds House Approval of Pension Investment Bill

February 24, 2022
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Applauds Major Pension Investment

February 22, 2022
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League’s John LaMacchia and Jennifer Rigterink to Lead State and Federal Affairs Team

February 14, 2022
Press Release – MEDC Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Burke Park Universally Accessible Playscape’ project in New Baltimore

February 11, 2022
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Board Selects New Vice President, Three New Members

February 9, 2022
Press Release – Statement from MML Board President Barb Ziarko in Response to State of Michigan Budget Address

January 27, 2022
Press Release – Boyne City’s Michael Cain Selected as President of Michigan Municipal Executives

January 26, 2022
Press Release – Governor Whitmer’s Focus on Investments is Encouraging for Michigan’s Communities

January 14, 2022
Press Release – Urban Core Mayors Issue Statement on Federal Bridge Funding for Michigan

January 14, 2022
Press Release – The Michigan Municipal League and The Michigan Association of Mayors Joint Statement on Bridge Funding for Michigan

2021

December 15, 2021
Press Statement – Legislature, governor must fulfill commitment to find permanent funding solution for locals

December 15, 2021
Press Release – Lauren Trible-Laucht and Steven Mann to Lead Statewide Municipal Attorney Organization

November 19, 2021
Press Release – Sterling Heights Councilmember Barbara Ziarko Named League President

November 12, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Lakeshore Depot’ Project in Marquette

November 9, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Soo Splash Pad at Project Playground Project in Sault Ste Marie

October 27, 2021
Media Statement – MML Opposes Disastrous HB 4722 on Short-Term Rental Issue

October 21, 2021
Press Release – ‘Good Neighbor’ legislation is good-sense compromise for Michigan communities, economy and tourism industry while safeguarding property rights

October 20, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Bringing the Fine Craft Arts for Adrian Center for the Arts’ Project

October 14, 2021
Press Release – Statewide Coalition Offers Bold and Comprehensive Vision to Invest American Rescue Plan Funding to Build Michigan’s Future

October 13, 2021
News Advisory – MML Part of Coalition Announcing Bold, Comprehensive Vision to Invest ARP Funding

October 6, 2021
Press Release – Elected Officials Academy Names New Officers Officials from Ferndale and Berkley to Lead Advisory Board

September 30, 2021
Press Release – Port Huron and Hastings Mayors Selected to Lead Michigan Association of Mayors

September 24, 2021
Press Release – Rochester Hills Honored with MML’s Community Excellence Award

September 22, 2021
Press Release – Flint Councilmember Monica Galloway Named Michigan Municipal League Board President

September 22, 2021
Press Release – Sterling Heights Councilmember Barbara Ziarko Named Michigan Municipal League Board Vice President

September 22, 2021
Press Release – MML Selects Six New Board Members

September 20, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Walnut Neighborhood Park’

September 15, 2021
Press Release – Crowfunding Campaign Launched in Pontiac

September 13, 2021
Press Release- Crowfunding Campaign Launched in Williamston

September 10, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched in Grand Rapids

August 17, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Tolan Square in Milan’ project

August 16, 2021
Press Release- 2021 Mainstreet Grant Project Winners Announced

August 16, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Bringing Oswalt Park back to Life’ Project in Vicksburg

August 10, 2021
Media Release – Michigan Municipal League Applauds Infrastructure Plan Approved in U.S. Senate

August 4, 2021
Press Release – 2021 Bridge Builder Microgrant Project Winners Announced

August 3, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Clare Art Sculpture Walk’ project in downtown Clare

August 2, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Little Bear Park Project’ in St. Ignace

July 30, 2021
Press Release – MML Celebrates Long-Time Municipal Leader Kathie Grinzinger’s Retirement

July 28, 2021
Media Statement – Michigan Municipal League Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Headlee Amendment

July 28, 2021
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Backs Community Solar, Joins Statewide Alliance

July 28, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine – Activation and Restoration Project’ in Detroit

July 21, 2021
Press Release – Finalists for MML Community Excellence Award Competition Announced

July 16, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘City of Hancock Dog Park’

July 15, 2021
Statement – Michigan Municipal League Applauds $1.5 Billion Approved by Senate for Local Bridges and Roads

July 15, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Border to Border Trail – Chelsea Connection’

July 12, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Lansing Makers Network: Make the Move’ in Lansing

July 1, 2021
Statement to Media and White House by Urban Core Mayors in Support of Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

July 1, 2021
Statement to Media and White House by MML and MAM Presidents in Support of Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

July 1, 2021 –
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Iron Belle Trail: Iosco Exploration Trail’ in Oscoda

June 28, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘CMAP Amphitheater and Community Green Space’ Project in Detroit

June 23, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘A2AC Art in Public’ Project in Ann Arbor

June 14, 2021
Press Release – Municipal Leaders Urge Lawmaker to Support New Legislation That Balances Rights of Neighborhood Residents with Short-Term Rental Owners

June 11, 2021
Press Release – Local Government Leaders to Hold News Conference Supporting Short-Term Rental Compromise Legislation

June 10, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘MÄTI Presents: Mobile Drive-Ins’ project in Marquette

June 8, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Open the Eastside Lansing Food Co-op (ELFCO)’ Project

June 1, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Downtown Williamston Old Mill Park Improvements” Project

May 27, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “NTN-Carp River Bridge” Project in Marquette

May 26, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Afterglow Night Markets” Project in Lansing

May 24, 2021
Press Release – Local Government Leaders Call on State Lawmakers to Oppose Bills that Would Allow Short-Term Rentals to Go Unchecked

May 18, 2021
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Offers Guidance to Community Leaders on American Rescue Plan

May 18, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Window on the Waterfront (WOW) Nature Play Park Project in Downtown Holland

May 14, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Kiwanis Trail –Tecumseh Connection

May 13, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for MexicantownCDC Community Galería and Café

May 12, 2021
Press Release – Coalition Urges Senate Committee to Vote ‘no’ on New Sand and Gravel Mining Bills

May 10, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Curtis Jones Park in Detroit

May 3, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Douglas Park Project in Douglas

April 30, 2021
Press Release – Applications Now Being Accepted for Expanded Bridge Builders Grants by Michigan Municipal League Foundation

April 28, 2021
Press Release – Consumers Energy Partners with MML Foundation to Assist Minority-Owned Small Businesses in Grand Rapids

April 19, 2021
Press Release – League Supports Clean Water Plan; Historic $500 Million Investment

April 15, 2021
Press Release – MML, League Members Part of Housing Coalition’s Launch of Legislative Agenda to Address State’s Housing Crisis

April 9, 2021
Press Release – ‘Our Town’ Gift Card Program Supported by League Foundation Launched in Flint

April 6, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding campaign launched for “ArtPath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail 2021” Project

April 1, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Innovation Hills Playground’ Project in Rochester Hills

March 26, 2021
Press Release – Women’s Municipal Leadership Program Graduates Honored

March 25, 2021
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Honors 14 Graduates of 2021 Elected Officials Academy

March 22, 2021
Press Release – Wakefield’s Dick Bolen Receives Honorary Life Membership from League

March 19, 2021
Press Release – Grand Haven’s Pat McGinnis Receives Community Builder Award from League

March 18, 2021
Press Release – Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett Receives Leadership Award from League

March 17, 2021
Press Release – Saginaw Mayor Brenda F. Moore Receives Exceptional Service Award from League

March 16, 2021
Press Release – League Honors State Representatives Ellison and Yaroch as 2021 Legislators of the Year

March 16, 2021
Press Release – State Rep. Jim Ellison Receives the League’s 2021 Legislator of the Year Award

March 16, 2021
Press Release – State Rep. Jeff Yaroch Receives the League’s 2021 Legislator of the Year Award

March 11, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Lapeer Saginaw Street Paddle Landing”

March 11, 2021
Media Statement – President Signs American Rescue Plan; ‘Historic Moment’ for Local Governments.

March 6, 2021
Media Statement – Michigan Municipal League Applauds U.S. Senate in Approving New Stimulus Package

March 4, 2021
MEDC Press Release – Nearly 700 Small Businesses Across Michigan Awarded Grants Through Program Administered by MML Foundation

March 2, 2021
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Insurance Boards Announce 2021 Member Dividends

February 11, 2021
Press Release – Statement from MML Board President Mayor Bill Wild in Response to
State of Michigan Budget Address

February 8, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Soo Locks Plaza

February 5, 2021
Press Release – Grand Rapids City Manager Named to MML Board

January 29, 2021
Press Release – Battle Creek City Manager Named President of Michigan Municipal Executives

January 28, 2021
Press Release – Michigan Municipal League Statement on Governor’s 2021 State of the State Address

January 21, 2021
Press Release – New Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for North Corktown Parks in Detroit

January 11, 2021
Press Release – Jacqueline Noonan Receives Honorary Life Membership

January 6, 2021
Press Release – Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place” Project in East Lansing