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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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Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Connecting Residents to Michigan's Eviction Diversion Program
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead
Guests:
Jim Schaafsma, Housing Law Attorney, Michigan Poverty Law Program
Kelly Rose, Chief Housing Solutions Officer, MSHDA
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Flint's Monica Galloway Receives Ambassador Award
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
The Michigan Municipal League honored Flint City Council President Monica Galloway with our Ambassador Award for exemplary service. Galloway received the recognition in conjunction with a tribute video in her honor. View the video here.
The Ambassador Award is given to League members who successfully complete all four levels of the League's Elected Officials Academy program. Galloway is among just a handful of leaders to complete all four levels. Read more.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Future of Public Safety Webinar Series: Re-imagining Community Engagement
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Lead, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Jerry Clayton, Washtenaw County Sheriff
Derrick Jackson, Director of Community Engagement, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
What does it take to cultivate a department-wide culture that puts community engagement and collaborative problem-solving at the center? The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Office offers a unique answer: hire an outside social worker to run community engagement. Sheriff Clayton and Director Jackson share how the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office brings a new approach to community engagement and policing in general.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Monday Morning Live - New state budget deal, federal COVID-19 relief
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Communications Director, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
John LaMacchia, Asst. Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League
Join our legislative team for a discussion on the new state budget deal that is bringing $150 million in additional CARES Act funding to Michigan municipalities, the latest on federal COVID-19 relief, and more.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Town Hall
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
What's Happening Inside MDOT's Local Agency Program
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Handling High Waters: Your Guide to Rising Lake Levels
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
ServeMICity Office Hours for CARES Act Funding for Michigan Municipalities
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Host: Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Tim Dempsey, Vice President, Public Sector Consultants
Julie Durham, Senior Consultant, Public Sector Consultants
The State of Michigan is making $325 million in CARES Act funding available to Michigan municipalities. That’s great news, BUT there are tight deadlines and a challenging application process. In this session, representatives from Public Sector Consultants answer your questions and provide free technical assistance with the CARES Act funding application process through our ServeMICity initiative.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Morning Live - $325M in CARES Act funding for municipalities
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Host: Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League
Guests:
Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Evah Cole, Administrative Manager, Michigan Department of Treasury
Jeff Guilfoyle, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Michigan Department of Treasury
Discussion on $325 million in CARES Act funding available to municipalities and how to apply for it.