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Congratulations to the Elected Officials Academy Graduates!

Did you know that you can enroll in the Elected Officials Academy for free?

The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) is a four-level program that recognizes your educational and leadership accomplishments. It's easy. Any League class that you take, conference that you attend, or committee that you serve on, earns you EOA credits.

Earn 2 conference credits for attending Capital Conference.

1 advocacy credit for attending the Lobbyist 2.0 session.

1 more advocacy credit for attending the Lobbyist 3.0 session!

Go to eoa.mml.org to enroll.

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2016-2017 Board of Trustees 6

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Wednesday, March 22 16

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Capital Conference is the source for answers on all the state and federal issues that impact local communities. It’s also the best place to network and make your voice heard on matters of public policy.

This year, we’re covering a variety of topics sure to pique the interest of attendees from communities all over Michigan: large and small, urban and rural. Participants who arrive early will have a chance to take part in in-depth workshops on topics ranging from Redevelopment Ready Com-munities® and Complete Streets to crowdfunding and storytelling. The remainder of the conference will get you up-to-date on the League’s municipal fi nance reform campaign, racial justice, missing middle housing, and autonomous vehicles. We’ll also boost your knowledge quotient with sessions on the League’s pro-active legislative agenda, the future of asset management, upcoming changes to voting in Michigan, medical marihua-na, and much more.

While you’re in Lansing, we hope you reach out to your State Represen-tatives and schedule a time to meet with them and share your concerns. For your convenience, we’ve provided some potential talking points in this program and in the Conference App.

A key feature of Capital Conference is the opportunity to meet with legisla-tors. Again this year, you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast in a relaxed setting as you network with senators, representatives, legislative staff members, and other top state offi cials and hear their perspectives on state issues.

We have a value-packed Capital Conference in store for you. We’re glad you chose to join us!


MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEESPresident Rosalynn Bliss Mayor, Grand Rapids

Vice President Catherine Bostick-Tullius Commissioner, Lapeer

Board of Trustees Christine Burns Village Manager, Spring Lake

Kim Corcoran Mayor Pro Tem, Ironwood

Wendell Dompier Village President, Baraga

Maureen Donker Mayor, Midland

Jason Eppler City Manager, Ionia

Rebecca Fluery City Manager, Battle Creek

Ken Hibl City Manager, Clare

Andy LeCureaux Councilmember, Hazel Park

Richard Lewis Commissioner, Traverse City

Brenda Moore Councilmember, Saginaw

Marcus Peccia City Manager, Cadillac

Melanie Piana Mayor Pro Tem, Ferndale

Rusty Showalter Councilmember, West Branch

Jeff Thornton City Manager, Negaunee

Adam Umbrasas Village Manager, Three Oaks

Mark Vanderpool City Manager, Sterling Heights

Juan Pete Zamora Mayor, Leslie

Executive Director & CEO Daniel P. Gilmartin


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MEETINGS WITHLEGISLATORSWhile attending the Michigan Municipal League’s annual Capital Conference, you are encouraged to take time to meet with your senator or representative. It cannot be expressed enough how important it is to build relationships with your legislator, and the assistance it provides to the League’s staff advocating on your behalf.

Overview: Municipal fi nance reform continues to be the top priority for our organization this year and we need your help to inform legislators that now is the time to fi x the broken system. For the State of Michigan to succeed, the Michigan Municipal League believes a comprehensive solution is needed to create sustainable, vibrant communities that will drive our long-term economic success.

GREATER LANSING IS PLEASED TO HOSTThe Michigan Municipal League - 2017 Capital Conference

March 21-22 | Lansing Center | Lansing, MI

Visit our staffed booth Tue., March 21 between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. for information about nearby dining options.


Here are three key areas of municipal fi nance reform to discuss with legislators:

• Costs: Michigan’s communities are burdened by employment contracts that evolved during a diff erent economic and labor relations environment than what exists today. This has resulted in a crushing level of debt from retiree healthcare obligations (OPEB), and to a lesser degree employee pensions. These costs have added substantial debt to our communities in the face of declining revenues, diverting money from delivering services to the taxpayer. The amount diverted can be staggering and unsustainable. Signifi cant reform is needed to ensure that these costs do not prevent a community from maintaining services and investing in the future.

• Structure: Doubling the amount of infrastructure over the last four decades, coupled with a stagnant population, has increased the cost for every Michigan resident and business. State policies should promote investment in existing infrastructure within our established communities before creating new systems elsewhere that are duplicative and reduce effi ciencies. Evaluating the structure of local government in Michigan can reveal innovative ways to improve and reduce the cost of service delivery to eff ectively meet the demands of residents and business.

• Revenue: Local government has very few options to generate the revenue needed to support the services desired by its residents and businesses. In a typical city, property taxes and state shared revenues make up 75% of a local general fund budget. We should restore equity to our tax system and ensure local revenues can track with the economy and share in a recovery.

Concluding Point: Our communities are struggling because the state’s system for funding municipalities is broken. As the governor said during his State of the State address, strong communities will lead a strong state. Michigan needs a system that: 1) ensures revenues track with the state’s economy; 2) allows communities to address legacy costs by implementing modern plan designs capable of sustaining modern health benefi ts; 3) renews the state’s commitment to communities through the restoration of cuts to revenue sharing; and 4) creates an economic climate where communities can invest in thriving, vibrant places to attract and retain talent.

Learn more at saveMIcity.org.

AGENDA AT-A-GLANCETuesday, March 21, 20178:30–Noon Michigan Ave Concourse Workshop Registration

9:00–11:00 am Rooms 103 & 104Capital Conference Workshop: Storytelling for Local Leaders

9:00–Noon Capital Conference WorkshopsHands-on Help with RRC Evaluation and MGC Challenge Room 102How Can Complete Streets Connect your Community? Room 203Crowdfunding and Community Investment Rooms 204 & 205

9:00–4:30 pm Rooms 201 & 202MAMA Advanced Institute

10:00–1:00 pm League Capital Offi ceLeague Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch

Noon–6:00 pm Main ConcourseConference Registration Open

Noon–2:00 pm Room 101Grant Expo

1:30–2:30 pm On your ownMeetings with Legislators

2:30–4:00 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8Capital Conference Welcome

4:00–5:00 pm Room 101Legislative Meet-Up

4:00–5:00 pm Boardroom 2Elected Offi cials Academy Advisory Board Meeting

5:00–6:30 pm Hall AMML Liability & Property Pool Welcome Reception

Wednesday, March 22, 20177:30–3:30 pm Main ConcourseConference Registration Open

7:30–8:30 am Hall BLegislative Breakfast


8:30–10:00 am Banquet Rooms 1-8General Session

9:45–Noon Hall AAnnual Expo

10:00–10:30 am Hall ANetworking Break in the Expo Hall

10:45–Noon Breakout Sessions Ensuring Equity in Every Community Room 101The Future of Asset Management in Michigan Room 103Lobbying 2.0 Room 203Medical Marihuana, What You Need to Know Room 204Wireless Antennas and Poles in Our Rights of Way Room 201Meetings with Legislators On your own

Noon–1:00 pm Hall BNetworking Luncheon

1:00–3:30 pm Hall AAnnual Expo

1:00–1:30 pm Hall ADessert Break in the Expo Hall

1:00–1:45 pm Governor’s RoomMWIMG Meeting

1:45–3:15 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8General Session

3:15–3:30 pm Hall ANetworking Break in the Expo Hall

3:30–4:45 pm Breakout SessionsConnected and Autonomous Vehicles Room 103Emergency Vehicle Operations Room 201The Future of DDAs & TIF Authorities Room 204Lobbying 3.0 Room 203Voter’s Guide – Upcoming Changes to Voting in Michigan Room 101Meetings with State Legislators On your own

4:45–5:45 pm Governor’s RoomMBC-LEO Annual Meeting



DETAILED AGENDATuesday, March 21, 2017

8:30 am–NoonWorkshop RegistrationMichigan Ave Concourse

9:00–11:00 am Conference Workshop: Storytelling for Local LeadersRooms 103 & 104

Speakers: Sharlan Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem, Royal Oak Nina Ignaczak, Managing Editor, Metromode 9:00–NoonConference WorkshopsCrowdfunding and Community Investment: Using Local Money to Implement Local ProjectsRooms 204 & 205

Speakers: Angela Barbash, Principal and Investment Advisor, Revalue

Rob St. Mary, Director of Outreach, Patronicity

Christopher Miller, Downtown and Economic Developer, City of Adrian

How Can Complete Streets Connect Your Community?Room 203

Speakers: Rebekah Kik, City Planner, City of Kalamazoo

Justin Lyons, Planner, City of Ferndale

Chip Smith, AICP, Councilmember, City of Ann Arbor

Rob Balmes, Planning Manager, Bureau of Transportation- Policy Division, MDOT

Tracie Leix, Local Agency Program Engineer, MDOT

Bradley Peterson, Landscape Architect/Context Sensitive Solutions Coordinator, MDOT


How Does Your Community Stack Up? Hands-On Help with RRC Evaluation and MGC ChallengeRoom 102

Facilitators: Christopher Germain, Redevelopment Ready Communities Planner, MEDC

Jamie Kidwell-Brix, Michigan Green Communities Network Coordinator

Richard Murphy, Program Coordinator, Michigan Municipal League

Michelle Parkkonen, Redevelopment Ready Communities Manager, MEDC

Ryan Soucy, Redevelopment Ready Communities Planner, MEDC

Jeff Spencer, Environmental Specialist, DEQ Offi ce of Environmental Assistance

Karen Wieber, Redevelopment Ready Communities Planner, MEDC

Noon–6:00 pmConference Registration OpenMain Concourse

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Noon–2:00 pmGrant ExpoRoom 101

An informal opportunity to discuss available grants with representatives from MEDC, MSHDA, MDOT, MDEQ, MIDNR, and MDARD.

1:30–2:30 pmMeetings with LegislatorsDid you schedule time to meet with your legislators? This time is set aside for you to meet with your state legislators to discuss issues of importance to you and your community.

2:30–4:00 pm Capital Conference Welcome & General SessionBanquet Rooms 1-8

Welcoming Remarks: Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor, Grand Rapids; President, League Board of Trustees

The Changing Landscape in Washington and How It Will Aff ect Michigan Communities With a new Administration getting settled in Washington, there are many unanswered questions about how communities across the country and in Michigan will be impacted. Speakers in this session will share their thoughts and concerns about what is happening at the federal level through the lens of their involvement with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Speakers: Bryan Barnett, Mayor, Rochester Hills, U.S. Conference of Mayors Board of Trustees Member

Patricia Lockwood, Mayor Pro Tem, Fenton; National League of Cities Board Member

William Wild, Mayor, Westland; Michigan Ambassador and Transportation and Communications Committee Member, U.S. Conference of Mayors


League Legislative Team Breaks It Down See today’s political landscape through the eyes of your Michigan Municipal League lobbyists. With a brand new legislative session and major turnover in the House of Representatives and its leadership, we'll decode the challenges and opportunities ahead and explain how communities can infl uence the issues expected to be addressed in 2017.

Speakers: Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Aff airs, The League

John LaMacchia II, Assistant Director, State & Federal Aff airs, The League

Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Aff airs, The League

Recognition of the Elected Offi cials Academy Graduates Level 1: Education AwardLevel 2: Leadership AwardLevel 3: Governance Award

4:00–5:00 pm Legislative Meet-UpRoom 101

Following the opening General Session, join the League’s legislative team for an informal Q&A session. Ask the team about topics they presented in the General Session, or bring up new ones that are of interest to your community.

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4:00–5:00 pm Elected Offi cials Academy Board MeetingBoardroom 2

Presiding: Lois Allen-Richardson, Councilmember, Ypsilanti, EOA Board President

5:00–6:30 pm MML Liability & Property Pool Welcome ReceptionHall A

Sponsored by: MML Liability & Property Pool; Meadowbrook Insurance Group; Plunkett Cooney; Munder Capital Management, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield-Michigan

The Liability & Property Pool is a long-term, stable, and cost-eff ective risk management alternative for the League’s members and associate members. Join us at the Capital Conference Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall, where vendors and attendees mix and mingle in a fun and informal setting.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

7:30 am–3:30 pmConference Registration OpenMain Concourse


7:30–8:30 amLegislative BreakfastHall B

Sponsored by: Michigan Association of Mayors

Welcoming Remarks: Catherine Bostick-Tullius, Commissioner, Lapeer; Vice President, League Board of Trustees

Again this year, you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast in a relaxed setting as you network with senators, representatives, legislative staff members, and other top state offi cials and hear their perspectives on state issues.

Please check the map, located outside Hall B, indicating your seating area relative to your community’s location.

8:30–10:00 amGeneral SessionBanquet Rooms 1-8

Racial Justice Makes Things Better for Everyone: Building Equity into Our SystemsRacial justice is at the center of systems that work well for all the people they must serve. This session will feature the unifying solutions that a racial lens can lead us to, no matter what issue we are trying to address.

Moderator: Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor, Grand Rapids; President, League Board of Trustees

Speaker: Rinku Sen, President and Executive Director, Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation

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Tackling Michigan’s Missing Middle Housing IssuesHigh-quality communities with strong public services, economic opportunities, and vibrant places drive economic development and job creation. Access to desirable and aff ordable housing is a critical piece of ensuring that Michigan can attract and retain talent in the 21st century. But increasingly, businesses, community leaders, and employees themselves say Michigan lacks the right types of available housing to make it competitive. Speakers in this session will share insights on national housing trends related to business and talent attraction, and discuss barriers and opportunities for Michigan to address our “missing middle” housing options.

Moderator: Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Development, The League

Speakers: Sarah Lucas, Regional Planning Manager, Networks Northwest

Kent Wood, Director of Government Relations, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce 9:45 am–3:30 pm Closed During LunchAnnual Expo: We Love Your Potential!Hall A

This lively event will feature a wide array of products and services designed to boost your community’s potential to the next level. It’s a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with vendors familiar with your needs and get all your questions answered. Investing a little time at the Expo can yield big results!

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10:00–10:30 amNetworking Break in the Expo HallHall A

10:45 am–Noon Breakout SessionsEnsuring Equity in Every Community Room 101

Research shows that to be successful long-term, every community needs to value and prioritize equity. Our morning keynote speaker got the conversation started, so this session will dig deeper into state and local offi cials' role in enhancing equity in our communities. Attendees will leave with specifi c policies, practices, and tactics to prioritize community equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Moderator: Brenda Moore, Councilmember, Saginaw, 2nd Vice President, MBC-LEO

Speaker: State Representative Stephanie Chang

Amanda Edmonds, Mayor, Ypsilanti

Alfredo Hernandez, Program Director, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance

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The Future of Asset Management in Michigan Room 103

Signifi cant importance has been placed on the implementation of asset management for roads, bridges, water, and sewer across Michigan. As communities struggle to fi nd the necessary resources to maintain their aging infrastructure, proper asset management can help strategically manage systems in a cost-eff ective and effi cient manner. Come listen to leading experts on how the use of asset management can help your community now and into the future.

Moderator: Bob Slattery, DPW Director, City of Burton

Speakers: Tim Neumann, Executive Director, Michigan Rural Water Association

Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary, Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association

Monica Ware, Executive Vice President, Michigan Road Preservation Association

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Lobbying 2.0Room 203

The Legislature is constantly changing and taking on new issues. How can you keep up with it all? Join members of the League’s lobbying staff as we discuss the ins and outs of understanding the Michigan Legislature. This session is for members who are just diving into the Lansing arena, as well as veterans seeking a refresher. Earn an Elected Offi cials Academy Advocacy Credit in this session!

Moderator: Rusty Showalter, Councilmember, West Branch, League Board of Trustees Member




Medical Marihuana, What You Need to Know Room 204

The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), passed in 2008, allows qualifi ed patients and registered caregivers identifi ed with those patients to use marihuana for specifi ed medical conditions. In 2016, after years of debate, the Michigan Legislature passed PA 281, designed to regulate marihuana dispensaries and clarify the legality of edible products. This session will cover how the new legislation could impact your community.

Moderator: Marcus Peccia, City Manager, Cadillac, League Board of Trustee member

Speakers: Shelly Edgerton, Director, Chief Data Systems Offi cer, Licensing & Regulatory Aff airs

Stephen Postema, City Attorney, Ann Arbor

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Wireless Antennas and Poles in Our Rights Of WayRoom 201

The wireless industry is aggressively applying for and expecting free and unregulated access to local rights of way across Michigan and America. Concerns about new utility poles added to existing electric poles have local communities deeply concerned. Join us for a discussion with leading experts on your rights and interests in your rights of way.

Moderator: Lee Kilbourn, Mayor, City of Auburn; President, Michigan Association of Mayors

Speakers: Jeff Sluggett, Partner, Bloom Sluggett Morgan

Mike Watza, Principal, Kitch Drutchas, Wagner, Valitutti & Sherbrook

Meetings with LegislatorsDid you schedule time to meet with your legislators? This time is set aside for you to meet with your state legislators to discuss issues of importance to you and your community.

Noon – 1:00 pmNetworking Luncheon Hall B

1:00–1:30 pm Dessert Break in the Expo HallHall A

Following lunch, join your fellow attendees in the Expo Hall for dessert!


1:00–1:45 pm Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) MeetingGovernor’s RoomPre-registration required - $20.00 additional fee

Learn about the visioning session that occurred this winter with the MWIMG board and participate in an exercise to help shape the future of MWIMG and its activities.

Presiding: Rebecca Hopp, Mayor Pro Tem, Ferrysburg; President, MWIMG

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1:45–3:15 pmGeneral SessionBanquet Rooms 1-8

Moderator: Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor, Grand Rapids; President, League Board of Trustees

Municipal Finance Reform UpdateOver the past two years, the League has made municipal fi nance reform our top legislative priority. Over the last 12 months, we embarked on a major communication and education eff ort around this topic. Additionally, we have developed a policy agenda around revenues, costs, and structure that will be the basis of our advocacy agenda. This session will outline where we’ve been, what we are doing, and what we need to do to invoke real change to our municipal fi nance system.

Speaker: Anthony Minghine, Associate Executive Director & COO, The League

The Arrival of Autonomous Vehicles and How Cities Prepare The State of Michigan and the auto industry are committed to being global leaders in the development of autonomous vehicles. This session will off er a fi rsthand look at how the industry has taken the idea of a driverless vehicle from concept to the streets. Additionally, we will discuss how communities should begin to prepare for these changes to ensure their local policies are keeping pace with the advancing technology.

Speakers: Nicole DuPuis, Principal Associate, Urban Innovation, National League of Cities

Harry Lightsey, Executive Director, Federal Aff airs-Cyber/ Connected Car, General Motors Better Streets, Better Michigan Award PresentationThe Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Municipal League are excited to announce the Better Streets, Better Michigan Award. This award recognizes Michigan cities and villages that have undertaken creative road projects. These projects are aimed at improving the function and aesthetics of a busy street for a variety of transportation modes: cars, bikes, and pedestrians. Examples include road diets, Complete Streets projects, and similar investments within existing rights of way.


3:15–3:30 pmNetworking Break in the Expo HallHall A

3:30–4:45 pmBreakout SessionsConnected and Autonomous Vehicles: What Have We Learned?Room 103

As connected and autonomous vehicle technology—including self-driving cars—becomes common, it will have implications for everything from land use patterns to street design to parking revenues. While much remains unknown about the pace and direction of changes, the League has worked with the Center for Automotive Research and RPI Region 9 to identify areas where local governments should expect change in the coming years. This session will continue the conversation from the 2016 Convention, reporting back fi ndings on some of the questions identifi ed by members at that time.

Moderator: Richard Murphy, Program Coordinator, Civic Innovations, The League

Speakers: Valerie Sathe Brugeman, Senior Project Manager, Center for Automotive Research

Nicole DuPuis, Principal Associate, Urban Innovation, National League of Cities

Phil Santer, Region 9 Management Team & Vice President for Business Development, Ann Arbor Spark

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Emergency Vehicle OperationsRoom 201

Operating a motor vehicle in response to an emergency presents unique challenges. In this session, you’ll learn about exemptions in the law and the standard of care the operator must meet. Presenters will also discuss how the operation of emergency vehicles can impact governmental immunity and how to reduce the incidents of inappropriate operation or crashes. Police and public safety administrators will explain and demonstrate how they electronically monitor employees when operating motor vehicles, and how that audit process impacts decision making.

Moderator: Thomas Wolff , Claims Manager, Risk Management Services, The League

Speakers: Audrey Forbush, Legal Advisor, Law Enforcement Action Forum; Plunkett Cooney

Elmer Hitt, Deputy Chief, Jackson Police Department

Gene King, Coordinator, Law Enforcement Action Forum; Loss Control Consultant, Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool

Don Mawer, Chief of Police, Frankenmuth Geoff Smith, Director, Sturgis Department of Public Safety


The Future of DDAs & TIF Authorities Room 204

The Michigan Legislature has considered several bills in the past looking at reform measures for the Downtown Development Authority Act and other TIF Acts. What has been changed and what is on the horizon? In this session, you’ll hear the latest on reform eff orts and how they may impact your authority.

Moderator: Patrick Sullivan, City Manager, Northville, President Elect, Michigan Municipal Executives

Speakers: Jeremy Hendges, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Talent & Economic Development

Senator Ken Horn

Nathan Mack, Executive Director, Jackson Downtown Development Authority

Lobbying 3.0Room 203

The League is a successful grassroots organization largely because of the involvement of active members. In the Lobbying 2.0 session, you heard about the nuts and bolts of lobbying. Now, learn about upcoming issues we will be working on in this legislative session and how you can become actively engaged in the conversation. Earn an Elected Offi cials Academy Advocacy Credit in this session!

Moderator: Saad Almasmari, Councilmember, Hamtramck




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Voter’s Guide – Upcoming Changes to Voting in Michigan Room 101Changes are coming to Michigan’s voting process and equipment. What will it mean for your community? In this session, Michigan election offi cials will provide you with some valuable insight. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about other legislative proposals that could impact election day and campaign fi nance laws.

Moderator: Patricia Lockwood, Mayor Pro Tem, Fenton; National League of Cities Board Member

Speakers: Sarah Bydalek, City Clerk, Walker; President, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks

Ruth Johnson, Secretary of State, Michigan

Chris Thomas, Director of Elections. Michigan Secretary of State

Meetings with LegislatorsDid you schedule time to meet with your legislators? This time is set aside for you to meet with your state legislators to discuss issues of importance to you and your community.

4:45–5:45 pm Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Offi cials(MBC-LEO) Annual MeetingGovernor’s Room

Presiding: Lois Allen-Richardson, Councilmember, Ypsilanti, MBC- LEO President


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