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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2021-2024 Board of Trustees �� 7 Thank You Sponsors �� 8-9 Meetings with Legislators ��10-11 Agenda-at-a-Glance �� 13-15 General Session Speakers ��16-20 Tuesday, March 15 ��21-24 Wednesday, March 16 ��25-31 Exhibitors ��32-33 Legislators of the Year Awards ��34-35 RECRUIT.

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Welcome

WELCOME TO CAPCON 2022 Partnerships & Policy: Fueling a Community Revival

CapCon 2022 is all about getting our members to think deeply about partnerships and their effectiveness for changing and creating policy that builds community wealth. The event will dovetail Convention 2021, Trust and Belonging: Sparking a Community Revival, by helping attendees convert the energy and inspiration they acquired from that engagement into practical and actionable tools that support their community’s vision. CAPCON 2022 ATTENDEES WILL LEAVE THIS YEAR’S EVENT WITH: • Tangible information and tools that help them access extensive federal and state resources • The latest news on priority policy issues in Lansing and DC • Stronger or new relationships with key policy leaders such as legislators and state cabinet heads (e.g. MSHDA, LEO, MEDC, etc.) • The latest information on MML partnerships via our coalition efforts such as State ARPA, City Business Collaborative, ServeMICity, and philanthropy • New inspiration from community leaders representing big and small cities who have used partnerships to achieve something special

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MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2021-2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Barbara A. Ziarko, Councilmember, Sterling Heights

VICE PRESIDENT Robert Clark, Mayor, Monroe

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joshua Atwood, City Commissioner, Lapeer Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga, Councilmember, Troy Peter Dame, City Manager, Grosse Pointe Carla J. Filkins, Mayor, Cadillac Don Gerrie, City Commissioner, Sault Ste. Marie Stephen Kepley, Mayor, Kentwood Valerie Kindle, Mayor, Harper Woods Robert La Fave, Village Manager, L’Anse Raylon Leaks-May, Councilmember, Ferndale Joshua Meringa, Councilmember, Grandville

Deborah Stuart, City Manager, Mason Patrick Sullivan, City Manager, Northville Keith Van Beek, City Manager, Holland Mark Washington, City Manager, Grand Rapids Stephanie Grimes Washington, Director of Government Affairs, Detroit Tim Wolff, Village Manager, Lake Isabella

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Daniel P. Gilmartin

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MEETINGS WITH LEGISLATORS When you’re in Lansing for CapCon 2022 March 15-16 we strongly encourage our members to visit with their state lawmakers. You might see them at our Legislative Breakfast Wednesday morning. You might go directly to their offices, or maybe you’ll be chatting over dinner. When talking with them, be sure to mention these three issues that dramatically impact your community and every community in Michigan.

HERE ARE KEY AREAS TO DISCUSSWITH LEGISLATORS:

1. Prioritizing Revenue Sharing in the State Budget Michigan has an unprecedented surplus of $7 Billion, and after years of disinvestment, now is the time to make significant investments in our communities. Statutory revenue sharing still lags what it had received in 2010-11… we remain $45 Million short of that year’s funding level, while every other state department and major budget program has been restored to its pre-2010-11 levels. This year, the Governor’s budget proposes a 10 percent increase of $26.6 Million in statutory revenue sharing split into a 5 percent increase in one-time spending and 5 percent increase in ongoing revenue sharing, but we can and should do more. Please remind your legislators that revenue sharing is critical to your community’s funding for public safety, infrastructure, parks, and other direct services that represent on going and growing costs. The state’s economic recovery is directly tied to a robust local recovery. The first step to this recovery requires direct investment in the services local communities provide and their residents rely on. Ask your lawmaker to support filling the $45 million gap to get us back to Fiscal Year 2011 funding levels.

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2. Strategically Invest American Rescue Plan Dollars The American Rescue Plan dedicates billions of dollars to support individuals, families, education, small business, infrastructure, and government. Flexible resources are now at the state’s disposal to provide immediate help to those who are hardest hit by the pandemic while making strategic long-term investments that will multiply Michigan’s prosperity. This is an opportunity that must not be wasted, but rather leveraged and acted upon quickly to maximize our returns. Please encourage your legislators to invest these one-time dollars in a way that will set the trajectory for a strong and prosperous Michigan for decades to come. Ask them to support a comprehensive strategy that promotes economic and workforce development, repairs failing water infrastructure, builds attainable housing, supports thriving communities, and strengthens public health and safety. 3. Short-Term Rental Zoning Preemption Local governments are best positioned to know the unique needs of their communities. A one-size-fits-all approach removes local decision making and increasingly disrupts local government’s ability to act on the vision and value of their community. Zoning preemptions, like removing a community’s ability to regulate short-term rentals, upsets the delicate balance between property rights and quality of life. It also compounds one of the greatest needs our residents face today: finding attainable housing. The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act lays out the process for local governments to draft regulations driven by public input through an open, transparent process. Please let your legislators know your opposition to Senate Bill 446(S-1) and House Bill 4722(H-11). These bills, as currently drafted, leave our communities unable to sufficiently regulate non-residential land use in our residential neighborhoods. Encourage your legislator to seek compromise legislation that balances the basic rights of homeowners to rent their properties on a short-term basis, meets the individual needs of our local communities, and does not exacerbate the dire need for more attainable housing units. Thank you for helping us share these topics with your state legislators. Let us know how the conversation went by shooting an email to John LaMacchia II, the League’s director of state and federal affairs, at jlamacchia@mml.org.

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AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:00 am–6:00 pm

Main Concourse

Conference Registration Open 9:00 am–12:00 pm CapCon WORKSHOPS MI Water Navigator Workshop: Navigating State and Federal Funds for Drinking Water Infrastructure —Meeting Room 201 Making the Dollars Stretch: Allocating Your ARPA Funds for Maximum Impact —Meeting Room 204 Emergency Management Training for Local Governments —Meeting Rooms 101 & 102 9:00 am–4:00 pm Meeting Room 202, Lunch in Meeting Room 203 36th Annual Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Advanced Institute* 10:00 am–1:00 pm League Capital Office League Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch 12:00–1:15 pm Governor’s Room Michigan Women in Municipal Government Luncheon 12:00–1:30 pm Michigan Concourse Open Office Hours with State & Federal Agencies | Meetings with Legislators (on your own) 1:45–3:30 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8 Capital Conference Welcome 3:30–4:30 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8 General Session: League Legislative Team Breaks It Down 4:30–6:30 pm Exhibit Hall A MML Liability & Property Pool Welcome Reception

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:30 am–3:30 pm

Main Concourse

Conference Registration Open 7:30–8:30 am

Exhibit Hall A

Legislative Breakfast 8:00 am–3:00 pm Annual Expo 8:30–10:30 am

Exhibit Hall A

Banquet Rooms 1-8 General Session: Meet the Leaders Helping Shape the Future of Michigan 10:30–10:45 am Exhibit Hall A Networking Break

10:45 am–12:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS Housing Michigan with New Legislative Action

—Meeting Rooms 202-203 —Meeting Rooms 204-205

Ordinances: Writing Local Laws

—Meeting Room 201

Lobbying 2.0

Charging for the Future of Electrification —Meeting Rooms 101-102 Federal Stimulus Impacts and Opportunities for Michigan —Meeting Rooms 103-104 12:00–1:00 pm Exhibit Hall A Networking Luncheon 12:00–1:00 pm Governor’s Room Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Meeting/Luncheon 1:00–1:30 pm Exhibit Hall A Dessert & Networking Break

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:30–2:45 pm General Session: Leveraging the Power of Community Capital 2:45–3:30 pm

Banquet Rooms 1-8

Exhibit Hall A

Networking Break 2:45–3:30 pm Meetings with Legislators (on your own) 3:30–4:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS It’s Easier Than You Think: A Paradigm Shift to Increase Housing Supply

—Meeting Rooms 204-205 —Meeting Rooms 101-102

Community Capital Follow Up

—Meeting Room 201

Lobbying 3.0

—Meeting Rooms 103-104

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GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS

Elizabeth Carter

Managing Attorney, Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq., LLC Elizabeth is an investment crowdfunding attorney who represents investment companies, small businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and other social enterprises with the legal strategy and compliance of raising capital from their community and other investors. Her most recent work includes assisting a driver-owned ride-share cooperative with the legal compliance of its $2.5 million debt crowdfunding offer through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF).

She also served as Special Counsel in the Department of Economic and Housing Development of the City of Newark. Elizabeth also founded and served as Lead Counsel & Executive Director of the Urban Cooperative Enterprise Legal Center, Inc. (@ucelc). Elizabeth extended her community development and teaching experience to Chicago, having served as Director of Community Planning and Economic Development of the 20th Ward Ald. Jeanette Taylor's office and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Currently, Elizabeth is on the Board of Directors of the Co-op Ed Center and serves on a number of Advisory Boards, including the Advisory Boards of Seaway, A Division of Self-Help Federal Credit Union; National Public Housing Museum; and the Lawndale Christian Community Development Corporation of Chicago. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Michigan with honors, double majoring in African American studies + political science with a minor in philosophy. She also has a dual degree in law and urban planning from Rutgers University. Elizabeth is licensed to practice federal law, as well as state law in three states: Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, and is passionate about the solidarity economy, restorative economics, and community development. Susan R. Corbin Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity & Executive Director, Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Susan Corbin became the Senior Chief Deputy of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) at the department’s creation in August 2019. In October 2020, she was appointed Acting Director and was subsequently appointed Director of LEO by Governor Whitmer in August 2021. As Senior Chief Deputy, Susan led operations for all of LEO, with direct-line responsibility for the Labor agencies and Unemployment Insurance Offices. In the past, Susan has served as a Senior Advisor in the Office

of Governor Whitmer, Director of Customer Assistance in the Michigan Public Service Commission, as well as Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, where she had oversight responsibility for the Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Worker’s Compensation Agency, and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. She also served as Director of Appointments for Governor Granholm. Ms. Corbin began her professional career working for the Michigan Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Transportation assisting with their cultural, educational, and trade relations with the People’s Republic of China. She has a degree in international relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

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John LaMacchia II Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

John LaMacchia is the director of State & Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League where he coordinates the organization’s lobbying activities at the state and federal levels. John was

extremely engaged in efforts to secure passage of the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and his advocacy work for League members is focused on the areas of transportation, infrastructure, energy, and technology issues. John oversees special initiatives and projects related to the Urban Core Mayors, City Business Collaborative, and the Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan. John joined the League in January of 2013 as a Legislative Associate. In 2015, he was honored by the Michigan Society of Association Executives as one of 15 in '15 Rising Leaders. Prior to joining the League, John served as Chief of Staff for former Sen. John Gleason for six years and previously worked in the office of former Senate Minority Leader Bob Emerson. John has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan State University and lives in DeWitt with his wife, Dana, and three children. Quentin L. Messer Jr. Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Economic Development Fund as President and CEO of New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) leading efforts around business attraction, small business growth, talent development, branding, and driving market-responsive, equitable economic growth for New Orleans residents. As the assistant secretary at Louisiana Economic Development, Messer was designated President of the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation, helping to provide financial assistance to small and medium size businesses in partnership with the private sector and federal agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration. Messer’s private sector experience includes The Boston Consulting Group and O’Melveny & Myers LLP, as well as work at a variety of start-up ventures, including as a principal at Foster Chamberlain, LLC – a start-up venture accelerator and corporate venturing consultancy. An IEDC certified economic developer (CEcD), Messer received a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, where he was a Princeton School of Public and International Affairs major and earned his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from Columbia University’s Law and Business Schools, respectively. He sits on the board of directors of the International Economic Development Council, where he serves on the board’s Committee for Public Conduct and also is the incoming Co-Chair of the Racism in Economic Development Committee. Messer was named in Consultants Connect North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers in both 2019 and 2020. As MEDC CEO and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund, Quentin L. Messer Jr. is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and at traction, community development, providing access to capital, and enhancing Michigan’s image and brand with a focus on building a strong and equitable economy for all Michiganders. Immediately prior to his role as CEO of MEDC, Messer served

Chris Miller Board Chair, National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3)

Chris Miller is chair and one of the founding board members of the National Coalition for Community Capital, a 501c3. NC3 came to fruition in 2016 when a number of folks who had been involved in local or regional community capital work across the country came together to share stories and solutions. Their challenge was to significantly increase local investment, and entrepreneur support, and to create a more democratic economy.

Chris has been working on economic and entrepreneur development in Adrian, Michigan for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles, including as an appointed and elected city official, and as the city’s economic developer for 11 years. During that time, in addition to securing millions of grant dollars and matching private investments, he also developed a local investor group and community business plan competition, and worked with local schools to implement entrepreneurship education. While working his day job in Adrian, he also introduced and championed Michigan’s investment crowdfunding law, spoke across the state and nation on local investment and, with his fellow board members, brought NC3’s national conference to Detroit in 2019. Over the past decade, Chris worked on a number of donation and investment crowdfunding campaigns with communities and entrepreneurs on individual projects. He recently completed work on a project with his wife and her business partners creating a downtown café, coffee, and candy shop in a 170 year old building in Adrian. The project used an investment crowdfunding raised as part of their capital stack, where 45 investors from seven states made investments totaling $120,000. Chris served as a 2021 Innovation Fellow for the Michigan State University EDA Center for Regional Economic Innovation, a federally funded program that is focused on innovation in local/regional/national economies. The fellowship focus was on the expansion and use of local capital to fund projects, build local wealth and economic vitality, and build stronger communities. Chris also serves as Special Projects Consultant to PlaneWave Instruments, global leader in the design and manufacture of high-tech research telescopes at their world headquarters in Adrian, Michigan.

Ciaran O’Connor Chief Marketing Officer, Braver Angels

Ciaran O’Connor is the chief marketing officer for Braver Angels. He is a digital and communications strategist who previously served as a staffer on the Obama 2012 and Clinton 2016 presidential campaigns. O’Connor graduated from Duke University in 2013 with a degree in public policy.

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Suzanne Perreault Manager, Small Business Services, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Suzanne Perreault serves as Manager of the Small Business Services team within Community Development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. She is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of place-based business support activities and technical assistance initiatives across Michigan. These efforts support the creation, growth, and retention of micro and place-based businesses. As a former DDA Executive Director,

Suzanne spent nearly 10 years working in local government and downtown economic development. Prior to joining the MEDC, she served as the Vice President of Mercantile Events & Marketing, an industry leader in retail and consumer-based events headquartered in Flint, Michigan. Suzanne is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. Kate Redman Project Director, Commongrounds Cooperative

Kate Redman is project director and co-founder of Commongrounds Cooperative, a community-owned real estate cooperative located in Traverse City. Commongrounds builds real estate to empower its community and create places where people thrive. She is a community enterprise attorney with experience offering legal services to nonprofits, small businesses, and cooperatives.

Herasanna Richards Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

Herasanna Richards is a legislative associate for the Michigan Municipal League where she advocates on behalf of Michigan communities in the areas of energy, environment, public safety, and elections. Herasanna joined the League in April of 2019. Herasanna previously served as the founding Executive Director of the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, a regional chapter of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. Throughout her career, she developed robust coalitions among small business

owners, crime survivors, returning citizens, local governments and others. In addition, Herasanna has worked and served in leadership roles on both candidate and issue advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Herasanna has both a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication from Michigan State University. She is also a 2017 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program and a 2019 Front Line Leaders Academy Fellow. Outside of the League, Herasanna serves in various leadership roles for Pope Francis Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities - Detroit, and the Michigan Animal Health Foundation. Originally from Nashville, TN, she lives with her pup and fiancé in Detroit.

Jennifer Rigterink Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Jennifer Rigterink is the assistant director of State & Federal

Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League where she advocates on behalf of communities with a concentration on municipal services, economic development, and land use issues. Jennifer joined the League in April 2016. Prior to joining the League, Jennifer directed technical assistance for Community Development at the Michigan Economic

Development Corporation (MEDC), including the Redevelopment Ready Communities® and Michigan Main Street programs. She also managed the Genesee Institute, now the Center for Community Progress, where she focused on building awareness of Michigan’s land bank authority model and vacant property initiatives. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University. In addition, Jennifer represents the League on MEDC’s Technical Assistance Advisory Council. She lives in DeWitt with her husband, Chris, and their two children.. She and Chris own a small business called The Mattress Source in East Lansing and Lansing, Michigan.

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DETAILED AGENDA Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:00 am–6:00 pm Conference Registration —Main Concourse

9:00 am–12:00 pm Capital Conference Workshops

MI Water Navigator Workshop: Navigating State and Federal Funds for Drinking Water Infrastructure —Meeting Room 201 Eager to learn more about funding opportunities to repair drinking water systems in your community? Interested in state and federal funding to help your community become Lead and Copper compliant? Attend the MI Water Navigator workshop where we will be launching the MML Foundation’s new statewide Helpdesk for connecting Michigan communities with resources for improving their drinking water systems. You will leave this workshop with toolkits for common applications, a chance to meet one on one with our technical assistance team, and innovative ideas for collaboration/regional projects.

Grace Carey, PhD, Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League

Moderator:

Eric Pocan, Unit Supervisor, EGLE Katy Hansen, Senior Advisor for Water, Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)

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Making the Dollars Stretch: Allocating Your ARPA Funds for Maximum Impact —Meeting Room 204 You've learned what your community's ARPA allocation will be, and perhaps allocated part of it already. Come roll up your sleeves with our ServeMICity team to wrestle with allowable uses of funds, tailor project ideas based on local data showing need, and be inspired by creative ways to build community wealth in your municipality.

Helen Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation

Moderator:

Tim Dempsey, Vice President, Public Sector Consultants Carol Coletta, President and CEO, Memphis River Parks Partnership Joe Cortright, President and Principal Economist, Impresa Anika Goss-Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Future City (DFC)

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Emergency Management Training for Local Governments —Meeting Rooms 101 & 102

Disasters are locally driven events. Elected and appointed officials should have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities for successful emergency management and incident response. This session is an overview for local public and elected officials on disaster response and recovery planning, roles, and responsibilities. This includes tips for working with county, state, and federal officials concerning issues such as damage assessment, debris management, declaration of a state of emergency process, and seeking assistance. Available free training opportunities will be discussed as well.

Jack Blanchard, Emergency Manager, City of Berkley Mike Loper, Emergency Management Specialist, Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department

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9:00 am–4:00 pm 36th Annual Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Advanced Institute* —Meeting Rooms 202 & 203 10:00 am–1:00 pm League Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch —League Capital Office 12:00–1:15 pm Michigan Women in Municipal Government Luncheon —Governor’s Room Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) is a state-wide organization of women serving in local government that focuses on developing women in leadership recognizing women’s achievements; and providing training and mentoring to those seeking positions in local government. This annual luncheon will include a dynamic speaker, updates on MWIMG-offered training opportunities, and an opportunity to connect and network with women serving in local government throughout the state.

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12:00–1:30 pm Open Office Hours with State & Federal Agencies —Michigan Concourse In the League’s newest addition to CapCon, we have invited numerous state departments and agencies that regularly work with municipal officials to provide an open forum for local officials to network with critical state program staff. This opportunity will allow League members to ask questions, learn about new programs, get updated on the latest program guidance, and find out what is coming from state agencies including Treasury, MDEQ, MDOT, MSHDA, MEDC, MDARD, and other agencies that local governments work with on a daily basis. Meetings with Legislators Did you schedule a 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.

1:45–3:30 pm Capital Conference Welcome —Banquet Rooms 1-8

Welcome Remarks: Barbara A. Ziarko, Council member, Sterling Heights; President, Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees

General Session: Municipal Leadership and the Depolarization Project Ciaran O'Connor of Braver Angels will discuss the bipartisan community building work of Braver Angels, surveying the landscape of political polarization in America and explaining the ways in which polarization expresses itself in municipal politics and local communities. O’Connor will explore communication techniques and organizing tools that individuals and local leaders can use to foster a greater sense of mutuality in their own cities and towns and will explore how such a cultural shift on the local level flows upwards into the national movement towards social healing in America.

Ciaran O’Connor, Chief Marketing Officer, Braver Angels

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3:30–4:30 pm General Session: League Legislative Team Breaks It Down —Banquet Rooms 1-8 See today’s political landscape through the eyes of your Michigan Municipal League lobbyists. They will offer insights on the latest conversation around the American Rescue Plan, economic development, housing, infrastructure investment, the key aspects of Governor Whitmer’s budget, and much more. Also, it’s an election year, hear their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities this creates and learn how communities can influence the issues expected to be addressed in 2022.

Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Manager, Michigan Municipal League

Moderator:

John LaMacchia II, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

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4:30–6:30 pm MML Liability & Property Pool CapCon Welcome Reception—Exhibit Hall A The Liability & Property Pool is a long-term, stable, and cost-effective risk management alternative for the League’s members and associate members. Join us at the CapCon Welcome Reception in the Expo Hall, where vendors and attendees mix and mingle in a fun and informal setting.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:30 am–3:30 pm Conference Registration Open —Main Concourse 7:30–8:30 am Legislative Breakfast —Exhibit Hall A

Enjoy breakfast in a relaxed setting as you network with senators, representatives, legislative staff members, and other top state officials, and hear their perspectives on state issues.

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8:00 am–3:00 pm Annual Expo —Exhibit 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 to get all your questions answered. Investing a little time at the Expo can yield big results! 8:30–10:30 am General Session —Banquet Rooms 1-8 Meet the Leaders Helping Shape the Future of Michigan From economic development, to housing, to the future of mobility, these three key areas will have an outsized influence on Michigan’s ability to compete and grow. Come listen to the leaders that will help shape the state’s policy and hear how they intend to help Michigan create resilient and adaptable systems to address the social and economic needs of its families and businesses.

Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Quentin L. Messer Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Economic Development Fund Susan Corbin, Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity & Executive Director, Michigan State Housing Development Authority

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10:30–10:45 am Networking Break in the Expo Hall —Exhibit Hall A 10:45 am–12:00 pm Breakout Sessions

Housing Michigan with New Legislative Action —Meeting Rooms 202 & 203 The Housing Michigan Coalition has been advocating for new tools that locals can use to support attainable housing options in their communities. The League’s partners join us to talk about the coalition approach, the progress we've made in advancing legislation over the past year, and what this means for your local housing strategies.

Joshua Lunger, Vice President of Government Affairs, Grand Rapids Chamber Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Home Builders Association of Michigan Kent Wood, Policy Consultant, Housing North

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Ordinances: Writing Local Laws —Meeting Rooms 204 & 205 Local governments enact policy and law through local ordinances. How do local officials learn the ins and outs of writing and enacting ordinances? Where does the authority come from? What are local government ordinance requirements?

Areas to be covered: • Authority (constitutional and statutory) • Serving a public purpose • Reasonableness

• Choosing between resolution and ordinance • Adoption procedures (notice; vote requirements) • Publication • Printing • Effective Date • Penalties

Vincent L. Duckworth, Attorney, Cunningham Dalman PC/MAMA

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Lobbying 2.0 —Meeting Room 201 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 Officials Academy Advocacy Credit in this session.

Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

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Charging for the Future of Electrification —Meeting Rooms 101 & 102 Michigan’s municipalities will be a crucial partner in the deployment of EV infrastructure. The transition will require unified collaboration and investment from state government, developers, energy companies, and local businesses. This session will explore the multi-faceted role of communities as critical early adopters and innovators in the future of electrification.

Cory Connolly, Climate and Energy Advisor for EGLE, Office of Climate and Energy Dr. Brandy Brown, Chief Innovation Officer, Walker-Miller Energy Services

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Federal Stimulus Impacts and Opportunities for Michigan —Meeting Rooms 103 & 104 In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. These two laws are sending billions of dollars to Michigan and our local governments over the next few years. What does this mean for your community? What do you need to know about the funds you are receiving? How can you access grants and programs that the federal and state governments are making available for investment in our state? Hear from the League’s ServeMICity program staff and experts from the newly formed Michigan Infrastructure Office and Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MI-HI) about the opportunities these federal funds present for your community and how to leverage these dollars with the funds you have available.

John LaMacchia II, Director of State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Tim Dempsey, Vice President, Public Sector Consultants Zachary Kolodin, Chief Infrastructure Officer & Director, Michigan Infrastructure Office Eric Frederick, Vice President, Broadband Planning, Connected Nation Michigan

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12:00–1:00 pm Networking Luncheon —Exhibit Hall A

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12:00–1:00 pm Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Meeting/Luncheon —Governor’s Room Presiding: Lois Allen-Richardson, Mayor, Ypsilanti; President, Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Presiding: Valerie Kindle, Mayor, Harper Woods; President for MWIMG

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1:00–1:30 pm Dessert & Networking Break in the Expo Hall —Exhibit Hall A

1:30–2:45 pm General Session —Banquet Rooms 1-8 Leveraging the Power of Community Capital

The success of Michigan’s communities and the small businesses that reside in them are inextricably linked. Both urban and rural municipalities across the state have a vested interest in supporting their small business communities. Small businesses provide employment, vital community services, tax base, and the energy needed to foster and maintain vibrant places. This session invites CapCon attendees to consider how to cultivate a strong and resilient local economy and drive impactful development through community partnership and local investment, in particular by activating non-traditional community investors.

Chris Miller, Board Chair, National Coalition for Community Capital

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Kate Redman, Project Coordinator, Commongrounds Cooperative Suzanne Perreault, Manager, Small Business Services, MEDC Elizabeth Carter, Manager Attorney, Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq., LLC

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2:45–3:30 pm Networking Break in the Expo Hall —Exhibit Hall A

2:45–3:30 pm Meetings with Legislators (on your own)

Did you schedule a 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.

3:30–4:30 pm Breakout Sessions

It's Easier Than You Think: A Paradigm Shift to Increase Housing Supply —Meeting Rooms 204 & 205 Most Michigan municipalities are challenged to increase their local housing supply and meet the shelter needs of ever-changing populations. It is a complex problem, but with a different view the fixes might be easier than you imagine! This session highlights changes you can make to your zoning code, to development review processes, and to your master plan. The Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) is developing a guidebook that will equip local leaders with the tools you need to create a new regulatory framework and talking points for housing success.

Richard Murphy, Program Manager, Michigan Municipal League

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Suzanne Schulz, Urban Design and Planning Practice Leader, Progressive AE Ryan Kilpatrick, Executive Director, Housing Next

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Community Capital Follow Up —Meeting Rooms 101 & 102 This session offers CapCon attendees a unique opportunity. If you’re ready to activate the full civic muscle in your community to drive local economic opportunity, this breakout session is for you. Figure out where .to start and what players in your community need to be engaged, as well as understand how to identify and leverage different types of capital for your projects. You’ll learn firsthand from successful national and Michigan-based examples of community crowdfunding and capital investment. Additionally, this session will offer the chance for participants to map and evaluate their local community capital ecosystem.

Chris Miller, Board Chair/Founding Member, National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3)

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Kate Redman, Project Coordinator, Commongrounds Cooperative Suzanne Perreault, Manager, Small Business Services, MEDC Elizabeth Carter, Manager Attorney, Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq., LLC

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Lobbying 3.0 —Meeting Room 201 The League is a successful, grassroots organization largely because of the involvement of active members. In the Lobbying 2.0 break out session, you will learn the nuts and bolts of advocacy. You will hear from a panel of experts as they share their best practices for lobbying and messaging to achieve results and their experiences being lobbied. Learn how to effectively communicate your message and develop coalitions and partnerships with groups and businesses to achieve your community’s goals.

Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Mike Krombeen, Partner, Midwest Strategy Group Jean Doss, Partner, Capitol Services, Inc. Al Pscholka, Vice President, Public Relations and Government Affairs, Kinexus Group

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The Latest on Marihuana in Michigan —Meeting Rooms 103 & 104 If you missed the marihuana session at Convention, or wonder what's happening with marihuana and municipalities in general, attend this breakout. The session will cover any recent changes to state laws, initiatory petitions for recreational marihuana, and charter amendment initiatory petitions for medical marihuana. Michigan Green Communities: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Sustainable, Healthy, & Equitable Community —Meeting Rooms 202 & 203 With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Michigan local leaders have an opportunity to make investments in straightforward solutions that ensure a healthier living environment for residents and strengthen regional economies. The Michigan Green Communities program provides tools and resources that support local efforts to advance and track environmental progress. Join us for this interactive session to learn more about practical actions your community can take to save energy and water, reduce waste, improve water quality, and protect natural resources. Speaker: Laura Genovich, Attorney, Foster Swift

Daniel Schoonmaker, LEED, Executive Director, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum David Norwood, Municipal Services Deputy Director, Canton Township Julie Staveland, Manager, Sustainability Section, EGLE

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