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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

Host: Morgan Fabry, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, FEMA 

 

Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

 

EMA has recently launched the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to assist local communities as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The BRIC program aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and towards research-supported, proactive investment in community resilience.

Join the League as we host FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch and Region V’s BRIC Coordinator, Morgan Fabry, for a program overview and to discuss the benefits and key elements of the newly developed BRIC Program.

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments #11

Host: Michigan Department of Treasury

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Counties, and the County Road Association of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the 11th joint webinar, “Tools and Resources for Local Governments”, formerly known as “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”

Topics will include updates on the CARES Act grants, Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships (FDCVT) grant, recreational marijuana payments, the American Rescue Act, and cybersecurity for local governments.

Finance for the Non-Finance Municipal Official

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

 

Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

 

No matter what your role in local government, you are impacted by numerous budget and finance issues every day.  The goal of this session is to help non-finance professionals better understand the complicated world of municipal finance. We will cover many of the finance-related issues that local officials face in any local government.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding that will help them be more effective no matter what their role.

 

 

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments #10

Host: Michigan Department of Treasury

 

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Department of Treasury presented the tenth joint webinar, “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”  Topics include an overview of the Michigan Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference and information regarding the requirements for single audits. 

Jacqueline K. Noonan Receives Honorary Life Membership Award

Michigan Municipal League is pleased to present Jacqueline K. Noonan, former mayor of Utica, with the Honorary Life Membership Award. Among Noonan's many accomplishments, she was the first female and longest serving mayor in Utica's history. She was also known as the "architect of Utica's rebirth."

Congratulations, Jacqueline!

Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot Receives Community Builder Award

Michigan Municipal League is pleased to honor Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell Theriot, Lathrup Village city administrator, with the Community Builder Award. Among Dr. Mitchell Theriot's many accomplishments, she was the city manager for Albion, worked for the Detroit City Council for over a decade, and serves as president of the Women Officials Network Foundation.
Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell Theriot! 

 

To learn more about the MML's Community Builder Award http://www.mml.org/awards

View our other award winners here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD10nOddWHuaW0siRuWuvAw

Michigan Dept. of Treasury - COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments - Ninth Webinar

In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, and Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Department of Treasury presented the ninth joint webinar, “COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Local Governments.”  Topics include Economic Forecasting and an update from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) on their Winter Strategies Resource Guide.

Bobby J. Hopewell Receives Guido Leadership and Public Service Award

Michigan Municipal League is pleased to honor Bobby J. Hopewell with the 2020 Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award. Among Hopewell's many accomplishments, he was the longest serving mayor in the history of Kalamazoo and co-founded the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence. Congratulations, Bobby! Learn more about the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award here: http://www.mml.org/awards

New Pandemic Order: What it Means for Your Community

Host: Emily Kieliszewsi, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:
Kamil Robakiewicz, Principal, Miller Canfield Law Firm
Nhan Ho, Associate, Miller Canfield Law Firm

Michigan is under a new three-week epidemic order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and announced recently by Governor Whitmer. The order has multiple parts, which legal experts from the Miller Canfield law firm break down for our members.

Winter Strategies COVID-19 Response: For Downtowns & Business Districts

Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:
Joe Frost, Main Street Specialist
Leigh Young, Main Street Specialist

With winter rolling in and COVID-19 health concerns continuing, our main street businesses will be under even more pressure. Communities need new tools for keeping main street functioning through the cold months. In this webinar, you'll learn about the Michigan Main Street Center's new Winter Strategies guide, which is full of short-term tactics and longer-term strategies.