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This podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Municipal League. Each week, we showcase insightful interviews on city innovations and politics, delve into the challenges of local government finance, share our members' amazing accomplishments, and take a fresh look at stories in the League's magazine.

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Thursday Jul 12, 2018

Limelight - Deb Stuart, City of Mason - Episode 4

Thursday Jul 12, 2018

Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Membership Engagement Specialist, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Deb Stuart, City Administrator, City of Mason

Deb Stuart was the recipient of the League’s 2018 Community Builder Award. She discusses her work with MEDC and the transition to municipal management, her advice for women in government, and the City of Mason’s unique characteristics that make it a desirable place for residents and businesses.

Thursday Jun 28, 2018

Michigan Politics, Huh? - League's Lansing Lobbyists - Episode 7

Thursday Jun 28, 2018

Host: Matt Bach, Communications Director, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:

Michigan Municipal League lobbyist team: Chris Hackbarth, John LaMacchia, and Jennifer Rigterink

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018

Michigan Politics, Huh? - Kyle Melinn, MIRS Newsletter - Episode 6

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018

Host: Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Kyle Melinn, Editor, Vice President, and Co-owner, MIRS Newsletter

So just what is MIRS Newsletter? Hint, it’s not the state’s retirement agency (that would be MERS with an E, not MIRS with an I). The League’s Matt Bach sits down with Kyle Melinn, editor, vice president and co-owner of MIRS, and Kyle explains what MIRS is all about. We also talk about what it’s like to cover Lansing politics and the changing role of the media.

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Review Deja vu - Marci Scalera, Opioid Crisis - Episode 6

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Host: Lisa Donovan, Communications Specialist/Editor, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Marci Scalera, Director of Clinical and SUD Services, Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan

Families, communities, and local governments are falling victim to the opioid crisis in America. Guest Marci Scalera advocates for a multi-faceted approach to dealing with this crisis: prevention, treatment, and stopping drug trafficking. Hear how some Michigan communities are tackling the problem.

And read Scalera's complete article in the March/April 2018 issue of The Review.

Thursday Jun 07, 2018

SaveMICity - OPEB/pension reforms and complexities of PA 202 - Episode 6

Thursday Jun 07, 2018

Host: Anthony Minghine, Deputy Executive Director and COO, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Brandon Fournier, Partner, Shifman Law

Anthony Minghine talks with Brandon Fournier, a leader in labor and OPEB issues, about the complexities of reforming municipalities' obligations and funding regarding pensions and OPEB for retired employees. Recent reform efforts have resulted in PA 202, which contains a variety of reporting and corrective action plans that communities are trying to understand and implement.