MML 2021 Convention Program & Agenda

TRUST & BELONGING SPARKING A COMMUNITY REVIVAL

PROGRAM & AGENDA SEPTEMBER 21 - 24, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2020-2021 Board of Trustees

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General Information Agenda-at-a-Glance

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2021 Convention Sponsors General Session Presenters Tuesday, September 21 Wednesday, September 22 Thursday, September 23 Friday, September 24 Agenda

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Map of DeVos

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Map of Amway Grand

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Health & Safety

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Pillars of Community Wealth Building We define community wealth building as strategies that build community and individual assets, creating resilient and adaptable systems to address social and economic needs. Our community wealth building pillars are tied together by two things: trust and belonging. An essential part of any community, trust and belonging represents inclusive, supporting communities where every member feels proud of where they live. The League will work with our partners to provide thought leadership, training, advocacy, resources, and best practices to build community wealth.

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LEAGUE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TERM EXPIRES 2021 President: William Wild, Mayor, Westland Vice President: Dr. Deirde Waterman, Mayor, Pontiac Michael C. Cain, City Manager, Boyne City Brian Chapman, City Manager, Sault Ste. Marie Frances McMullan, City Manager, Ypsilanti Jean Stegeman, Mayor, Menominee Diane Brown Wilhelm, Councilmember, Midland

TERM EXPIRES 2022 Peter Dame, City Manager, Grosse Pointe Carla J. Filkins, Mayor, Cadillac

Monica Galloway, Councilmember, Flint Patrick Sullivan, City Manager, Northville Mark Washington, City Manager, Grand Rapids Barbara A. Ziarko, Councilmember, Sterling Heights

TERM EXPIRES 2023 Robert Clark, Mayor, Monroe

Stephen J. Gawron, Mayor, Muskegon Robert La Fave, Village Manager, L’Anse André L. Spivey, Councilmember, Detroit Deborah Stuart, City Manager, Mason Keith Van Beek, City Manager, Holland

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GENERAL INFORMATION LEAGUE REGISTRATION HOURS

Wednesday, September 22: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Thursday, September 23: 7:30 am–5:30 pm Friday, September 24: 7:30 am–12:30 pm NAME BADGES Convention name badges must be worn to gain admission to educational, Guests can be registered with Convention attendees to participate in meals and the welcome reception. Guest registration does not include admittance to the Convention General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, or Local Tours. MEALS Wednesday and Thursday lunches and Thursday and Friday breakfasts are included with your full Convention registration fee. VENDOR SPONSORSHIPS We are fortunate to have many vendor sponsorships this year. Please see the list of sponsors on page 12-13 and thank these companies for supporting local government. COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD The League recognizes innovative solutions through the peer-nominated Community Excellence Award, a spirited competition we affectionately call “The Race for the Cup.” This year’s winner will be decided by the entire Convention delegation. Our four nominees will make presentations on Wednesday, September 22, immediately following the opening General Session. Voting will take place at the Community Excellence Award voting booth in the foyer area from Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and again on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Voting will also be available via the conference mobile app on-demand. Our official auditors, Plante Moran PLLC, will oversee the voting booth and count the ballots. The Community Excellence Award Cup will be presented on Friday, Sept. 24, at the closing General Session. CONVENTION COURTESY REMINDERS • Please be on time for sessions. • Please take conversations into the hallway, rather than chatting while a session is in progress. • Please turn off the ringer on your cell phones during the sessions. The speakers and the audience will appreciate your courtesy. meal, and social functions. GUEST ACTIVITIES

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EVALUATIONS Evaluation forms for Breakout Sessions will be available at each session as well as on the app. The overall evaluation form will be emailed following Convention and available in the app. CORE LEGISLATIVE PRINCIPLES In accordance with the League Bylaws, the Board of Trustees has considered statements of policy in advance of the annual meeting. Clerks from member municipalities were notified in August that the 2021-2022 proposed League Core Legislative Principles were available on the League website. In the Annual Meeting Notice, official voting delegates were requested to print the proposed Core Legislative Principles from the League website and bring them to the Business Meeting on Wednesday at 4:15 pm in Ambassador East at The Amway Grand. SOCIAL MEDIA Stay connected with all that is going on at Convention and with the League by following the League on Facebook and #mmlconv on Twitter and Instagram. ICMA CORE COMPETENCY CREDITS The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) offers a voluntary credentialing program to recognize professional local government managers and to promote lifelong learning. To assist managers who are considering or already participating in the program, the League will list one or more of ICMA’s 18 core competency (CC) areas for each of the Convention sessions. You can view this list at http://blogs.mml.org/wp/events/icma-core-competencies/. If you are interested in finding out more about this, contact Summer Minnick, sminnick@mml.org, or 800.653.2483. NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Nominating Committee will post the names of nominees for the Board of Trustees in the League registration area on Wednesday afternoon. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Brenda F. Moore, Chairperson; Mayor, Saginaw Lois Allen-Richardson, Mayor, Ypsilanti Pat Lockwood, Mayor Pro Tem, Fenton Mark Vanderpool, City Manager, Sterling Heights Ray Anderson, City Manager, Norway Daniel Gilmartin, Executive Director/CEO, Michigan Municipal League

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AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 10:00 AM

Gerald R. Ford – Amway Grand

League Board of Trustees Meeting 4:30–6:00 PM

Imperial Ballroom – Amway Grand

Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) Reception 6:30 PM League Board of Trustees Dinner WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Center Concourse – Amway Grand

Convention Registration 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Gerald R. Ford – Amway Grand Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Annual Meeting & Luncheon 1:00–2:45 PM Ballroom A – DeVos Place

Opening General Session: Creating a Virtuous Cycle with the City Business Collaborative 2:45–3:30 PM Community Excellence Award Presentations 4:15–5:00 PM Delegate Check-in & Annual Business Meeting 5:00–5:45 PM

Ballroom A – DeVos Place

Ambassador East – Amway Grand

Gerald R. Ford – Amway

First Timers/New Member Meet-Up 6:00–8:00 PM

Gillett Bridge

WELCOME RECEPTION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Center Concourse – Amway Grand

Convention Registration 7:30–8:30 AM

Ballroom B – DeVos

General Breakfast Roundtables

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7:30–8:30 AM

Gerald R. Ford – Amway Grand

Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) Breakfast/Annual Meeting 8:45–10:00 AM General Session: Strap In—Local Leaders Prepare for the Ride of a Lifetime 10:00–10:15 AM NETWORKING BREAK 10:15 AM–Noon

Ballroom A – DeVos

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Local Tours 10:15 AM–Noon BREAKOUT SESSIONS Updating the Master Plan

Ambassador East – Amway Grand General Law Village–What’s New & What’s Not Ambassador West – Amway Grand Noon–1:15 PM Ballroom B – DeVos Place NETWORKING LUNCH 1:15–2:45 PM Ballroom A – DeVos Place GENERAL SESSION People Powered Bridge Building 3:00–4:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Building Bridges Ambassador East – Amway Grand How Small- to Medium-Sized Cities Can Partner to End Homelessness Senator Vandenberg Room – Amway Grand Many Talents, Many Solutions Governor’s Room – Amway Grand The Other CEO Ambassador West – Amway Grand Owning the Narrative–Messaging for Municipalities Imperial Ballroom – Amway Grand 4:30–5:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Advancing Sustainability Imperial Ballroom – Amway Grand Cybersecurity Ambassador East – Amway Grand Neighborhoods for More Neighbors Senator Vandenberg Room – Amway Grand Trust & Belonging in the Work Place Ambassador West – Amway Grand 5:45–6:45 PM Gerald R. Ford – Amway Elected Officials Academy Annual Board Meeting 7:00–9:00 PM NIGHT OUT IN GRAND RAPIDS

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AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 7:30 AM–12:30 PM

Center Concourse – Amway Grand

Convention Registration 8:00–9:00 AM

Gerald R. Ford – Amway

Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Breakfast 9:00–10:15 AM BREAKOUT SESSION: Marijuana Petitions Ballot Proposals 9:00–11:00 AM

Ambassador East – Amway

Ambassador West – Amway

Live with the League Director’s Cut 9:00–11:00 AM

220 Lyon Street

Local Tours 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Ballroom A – DeVos Place

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION & COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Gold

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Registration Bags & Lanyards

Notebooks

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Breakout Session

Coffee Break

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GENERAL SESSION PRESENTERS

ROSALYNN BLISS | MAYOR Grand Rapids

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss became the City of Grand Rapids’ first female mayor when she took office on January 1, 2016. She was re-elected for a second term in November 2019. She previously served as a Second Ward City Commissioner for 10 years. Mayor Bliss also is serving as the Frederik Meijer Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Grand Valley’s Frederik Meijer Honors College, where she teaches in the Honors College. She

earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from the University of South Alabama and a master’s in social work from Michigan State University. Mayor Bliss is an active member of the community. She is past president of the Michigan Municipal League and currently serves on the boards of the Downtown Development Authority, Experience Grand Rapids, Convention Arena Authority, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority, National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education, and Families, Urban Core Mayors, The Economic Club of Grand Rapids and the Interurban Transit Partnership. Mayor Bliss has been recognized and honored locally as well as statewide for her commitment, dedication and work in the field of child abuse and neglect and for her leadership in the community. As mayor, she is committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, working to create a cleaner, healthier and safer community, and has a commitment to addressing disparities in our community to make sure that Grand Rapids is a great place for everyone.

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TIM DEMPSEY | VICE PRESIDENT Public Sector Consultants

Tim Dempsey is a vice president of the talent and economics team at PSC. In his role, Tim specializes in community and economic development and is a key researcher and policy analyst, working with clients at the local, regional, and state levels to develop actionable solutions. Tim has been PSC’s project manager for MML’s ServeMICity program, providing strategic advisement and program support to Michigan cities and villages on the Coronavirus Aid,

Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. Prior to working with PSC, Tim acted as director of the Department of Planning, Building, and Development as well as deputy city manager for the City of East Lansing. In these positions, he oversaw the department’s planning and zoning, community and economic development, building, housing, and downtown parking divisions. Tim’s responsibilities included comprehensive planning, business district revitalization, affordable housing development, tax increment financing, public- private partnership creation, and technology incubator development. Tim holds a BA in Geography from the State University of New York at Geneseo, with an emphasis in planning and urban studies, and an MA in Geography from Miami University, with an emphasis in market analysis and urban planning.

SHANNA DRAHEIM | DIRECTOR, POLICY RESEARCH LABS Michigan Municipal League Shanna Draheim joined the Michigan Municipal League in August 2016 as the director of policy development. In her role, she oversees special research initiatives and projects related to the strategic goals of the League, and collaborates with members and other stakeholders to identify research needs and policy recommendations. Draheim brings significant expertise in community development, urban policy, sustainability and environmental protection, economic development, and clean energy policies.

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Prior to joining the League, Draheim was a senior consultant with Public Sector Consultants, where she conducted research and managed projects for the firm and its clients on a wide range of public policy subjects. She also served as the head of Shepherd Advisors’ Community Sustainability practice area for several years, and spent over a decade in federal and state posts. With the State of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs, she led efforts to develop and implement management plans and restoration criteria for historically contaminated waterways. At the federal level, she worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation managing environmental grant programs, developing watershed and wetland protection programs, and reviewing federal energy projects for compliance with environmental regulations. Draheim has also served as an elected member of the East Lansing City Council since 2015. She holds a BA from James Madison College at Michigan State University, and an MA in Environmental Planning from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She lives in East Lansing with her husband and three children.

CHRIS HACKBARTH | DIRECTOR, STATE & FEDERAL AFFAIRS Michigan Municipal League Chris Hackbarth assumed his current role as director of state and federal affairs for the League in January 2015 following his earlier role as a legislative associate from 2009 to 2011. Chris has worked on policy issues related to taxation and finance, appropriations, transportation, local government policy, elections and municipal labor legislation.

Over the course of his 20+ year career in and around state government, Chris has spent time working for leadership in both the Michigan House and Michigan Senate, for the Michigan Secretary of State and the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, as well as lobbying for Midwest Strategy Group. Chris has a BA in International Relations from Michigan State University’s James Madison College and lives with his family in the Lansing area.

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BOBBY HOPEWELL | PRESIDENT & CEO Mobile Health Resources Bobby J. Hopewell is president and chief executive officer of EMS Survey Team and Mobile Health

Resources. Additionally, Mr. Hopewell served from 2007 to 2019 as the 30th and longest serving mayor of the City of Kalamazoo, MI. Hopewell has 35 years of healthcare, leadership, and public service experience. He is a paramedic and has been a leader with three EMS agencies and an administrator for two Michigan health systems. Bobby was appointed by Michigan Governor Whitmer to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee, and by Former Michigan Governor Snyder to the Michigan Community Corrections Board. He also serves as a co-founder and Lifetime Emeritus member of the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence. Hopewell earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public Service Administration from Siena Heights University and received his Master of Arts in Organizational Learning and Performance from Western Michigan University.

MINYA IRBY | AGENCY PRINCIPAL Cooper Irby Brewster Professional Services Minya Irby is the agency principal at Cooper Irby Brewster Professional Services, a commercial insurance agency headquartered in Detroit, MI. She is also founder and market manager of the Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market, a 501(c)3 nonprofit designed to incubate micro agribusinesses and micro businesses to solve the problem of food

access in the community through art. She is the proud mother of two sons, Devon and Khalib; and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Detroit’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School. She loves working in her community and serving as a conduit for resources to residents within her community. Her family have been residents of the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood since 1946.

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ROBERT LA FAVE | VILLAGE MANAGER– COMMUNITY SOLAR ARRAY Village of L’Anse Bob is currently the village manager of the Village of L’Anse, MI for the past 13 years, where he is the chief executive officer. He oversees all aspects of government operations within the municipal unit, including all aspects of village services and utilities; including police, fire, street and public works, parks and recreation, zoning/planning, code enforcement, economic

development, the Downtown Development Authority, water, sewer, and electricity. Bob has served on the MSU-Extension/Ag Bio Research statewide board, as a trustee of the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME, formally MLGMA), and currently is a trustee for the League. Bob holds a BA fromMichigan State University’s

James Madison College, an MPA from Grand Valley State University, and currently is a PhD candidate at Michigan Technological University.

JOHN LAMACCHIA II | ASST DIRECTOR, STATE & FEDERAL AFFAIRS Michigan Municipal League John LaMacchia is the assistant director of State & Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League where he advocates on behalf of cities and villages with a concentration on transportation, infrastructure, and energy issues. 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 working 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.

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THERESA ROSADO NANASY | OWNER Casa de Rosado Galeria Theresa Rosado founded Casa de Rosado Galeria & Cultural Center in 2017 as a testament to the living traditions and history of Chicanx, Latinx, Afro Caribbean and Indigena arts and culture within our state.

Established in 2017, Theresa hosts and coordinates exhibits, workshops & community panels at the galeria and assists in leading a large community Dia de Los Muertos celebration, a 25-year living tradition of the Chicanx, Latinx, Afro Caribbean and Indigena people in Lansing. In addition to her service at the galeria, Theresa is an artist, photographer and videographer, writer and prolific community gardener that celebrates her heritage by decolonizing the land with plants native to the Americas. During the summer she enjoys traveling in her pop-up camper with her son in our beautiful state and national parks in Michigan.

RYAN SOUCY | SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY PLANNER Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission Ryan’s diverse experience in planning, zoning, and specialized training in community and economic development can assist communities with a

variety of services and planning needs from capital improvement planning, zoning and permitting, design charrettes, and much more. Ryan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time outdoors with his family.

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MARK VANDERPOOL | CITY MANAGER City of Sterling Heights The city manager is the chief administrative officer of the city appointed by the mayor and the city council. Mark Vanderpool’s responsibilities include oversight of the day-to-day operations of the city, enforcement of city ordinances, recommendation of policy issues to the city council and preparation of an annual budget

for the council’s review and approval. Vanderpool has more than 35 years of municipal management experience. He began in Sterling Heights as city manager on July 1, 2004 and previously served as assistant village manager for Skokie, IL. for 11 years. He also served as assistant city manager for Tecumseh, MI for four years, and as an administrative intern for Skokie for two years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in public administration/political science from Augustana College and a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University. Vanderpool is married to Kim, and has four grown children: Ashleigh, Tiffany, Marcus and Cole.

MARILYN VLACH | TREASURER, CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD Traverse City

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Marilyn moved to Traverse City, MI in 1986. While raising her family and choosing to be a stay-at-home mom, she made an intentional commitment to immerse herself in the community by volunteering in schools, church and other organizations. She continues to respond to volunteer needs in the community today. As a strong advocate for the health and safety of our children,

she held leadership positions on various non profit boards. Instrumental in the development of the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, a regional response center for the intervention and prevention of sexually abused children, she served on the board and continues as a member of the Fund Development Committee.

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Additionally, she volunteers at the Grand Traverse County Probate Court providing minor guardianship reviews and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Living in the historic downtown neighborhood of Traverse City for 34 years, she has been active in the Central Neighborhood Association and is currently the treasurer. As founder and organizer of TCPorchFest which is now in its 3rd year, she sees this event as key to developing and strengthening the personal relationships that are requisite to a healthy community. This neighborhood gathering in the fall with musicians playing pro bono for one afternoon on multiple porches is a highlighted event of the neighborhood, creating camaraderie and reconnecting the residents with each other.

SHERI WELSH | PRESIDENT & CEO Welsh & Associates Sheri Welsh is the president & CEO of Welsh & Associates and her career includes more than 20 years of experience in talent attraction, selection, and retention as well as human resources consulting. Founding Welsh & Associates in 2002, today the firm is recognized as an industry leader, serving companies throughout all of West Michigan, including the greater Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas, and beyond. Sheri’s success has been built upon a solid foundation of ethical conduct and long-term, trusting relationships with employers and professionals alike.

She holds a BS in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and Certified Employee Retention Specialist (CERS). .

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WILLIAM WILD | MAYOR & MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD PRESIDENT City of Westland

William Wild has served as mayor of the City of Westland since 2007. Dedicated to forward- thinking policy innovation, he has put Westland, a town of 85,000 residents, on the national map with recognition as one of “America’s top 50 places to live, work and play” by Wall Street 24/7 magazine. Under Wild’s leadership, the City of Westland has benefited from initiatives like “Westland Mission: Green!” which

promotes environmental best practices, the “Compassionate City Program,” a goal to incorporate a friendly and humane lens into community planning and activities, and the “Passport to a Healthy City” program, designed to empower Westland residents to live healthy and fulfilling lives. An active public servant since 1999, Wild began his service career as a member of Westland’s Planning Commission and in 2001 he began a seven-year tenure as member of the Westland City Council. He is a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, SEMCOG Economic Development Task Force, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Thai Initiative, a Seattle-based nonprofit that leads the way in creating subnational relationships between the United States and China. His term expires in 2021.

GLENN WILSON | CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT/CEO Communities First, Inc. Glenn Wilson is Co-Founder and President/CEO of Communities First, Inc. and leads an award- winning organization as it responds to the great need that distressed communities face in regards to economic development and affordable housing. The organization has secured more than $50 million in funding, primarily for real estate development projects, and provided jobs to more

than 400 people due to Wilson’s leadership. Glenn has expansive knowledge of real estate and community development, serving as the primary lead for these activities since the organization’s inception in 2010. His background in healthcare, real estate, financial management, business development, transportation, marketing, and entrepreneurship has translated well to into his community development work. Glenn is experienced in crisis management, creating organization vision, and translating those visions into community results.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

10:00 AM LEAGUE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Location: Gerald R. Ford–Amway Grand

4:30–6:00 PM MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL EXECUTIVES (MME) RECEPTION Location: Imperial Ballroom-Amway Grand 6:30 PM LEAGUE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DINNER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

8:00 AM–6:00 PM CONVENTION REGISTRATION Location:

Center Concourse–Amway Grand

11:30 AM–12:30 PM MICHIGAN WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT (MWIMG) ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON Location: Gerald R. Ford–Amway Grand

1:00–2:45 PM OPENING GENERAL SESSION Location: Ballroom A–DeVos Place Welcome:

William Wild, Mayor, Westland; President, Michigan Municipal League Board

Guest Performance: ArtLab J MME Colloquium:

Rebecca Fleury, City Manager, Battle Creek; President, Michigan Municipal Executives Creating a Virtuous Cycle with the City Business Collaborative… Moderator: John LaMacchia II, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Speakers: Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor, Grand Rapids

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Sheri Welsh, Pres. & CEO, Welsh & Associates Bobby Hopewell, Pres. & CEO, Mobile Health Resources, Former Mayor, Kalamazoo

People are attracted to places that feel like community. Businesses want to be in communities that attract people. Residents, entrepreneurs, and businesses all desire good health, safety, security, longevity, and places that create wealth and assets that they can pass on to the next generation. These characteristics are not achieved by extraction, scarcity, or zero-sum thinking. Instead, the City Business Collaborative seeks abundance created by a virtuous circle resulting in equitable growth and reinvestment for future prosperity for people and businesses. Hear from representatives of the City Business Collaborative on their ambitious agenda to build a more prosperous Michigan. 2:45–3:30 PM COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATIONS Sponsored by , official auditors of the Community Excellence Awards

4:15–4:30 PM DELEGATE CHECK-IN 4:30–5:30 PM BUSINESS MEETING ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Location: Center Concourse–Amway Grand Speaker: Adoption of the 2021-2022 Core Legislative Principles Election of League Trustees 5:00–5:45 PM FIRST TIMERS/NEW MEMBERS MEET-UP Location: Gerald Ford Room 6:00–8:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by Location: Gillett Bridge, Grand Rapids Outside the DeVos convention space doors.

Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League

The Welcome Reception will provide an excellent opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new friends, and create valuable connections.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

7:30 AM–5:30 PM CONVENTION REGISTRATION Location:

Center Concourse–Amway Grand

7:30–9:00 AM GENERAL BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES Location: Ballroom B–DeVos Place

7:30–8:30 AM MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF MAYORS (MAM) ANNUAL MEETING/BREAKFAST Location: Gerald R. Ford–Amway Grand Presiding: Mayor Pauline Repp, Port Huron Speakers: Shanna Draheim, Policy Development Director, Michigan Municipal League Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

845–10:00 AM GENERAL SESSION: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Location: Ballroom A–DeVos Place

Welcome:

Mark Washington, City Manager, Grand Rapids Trustee, Michigan Municipal League Board

Strap In—Local Leaders Prepare for the Ride of a Lifetime

Moderator:

Deb Stuart, City Manager, Mason

Speakers:

Tim Dempsey, Vice President, Public Sector Consultants Shanna Draheim, Policy Development Director, Michigan Municipal League Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League John LaMacchia II, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

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American Rescue Plan. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The American Families Plan. Taken together, federal dollars from these current and proposed laws amount to more than $6 trillion of investment in America’s physical and social infrastructure. Local governments large and small will be the gatekeepers of these resources and will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve the human experience for their residents. The decisions of today’s mayors, city managers, council members, and municipal staff will have the single greatest impact on the future of their community since the industrial revolution. Is your municipality prepared to make the most of this unique moment in U.S. history? Your League is here with tips and resources for success. MML’s legislative and policy research staff will present how we got here, what’s next, and what tools are available for you and your community as you build a bridge to the future.

10:00–10:15 AM NETWORKING BREAK 10:15 AM–NOON LOCAL TOURS

Local Tours are available on a first come/first serve basis. This year, we have a mix of strictly walking tours as well as tours that will utilize shuttle buses for transportation. Tours will begin at the Amway Grand Lyon Street Entrance unless otherwise indicated. If your tour utilizes a shuttle bus, you are required to wear a mask while on the bus. All tours will take place rain or shine. Please wear comfortable shoes. ArtPrize 2021 Tour Tour Starting Location: Imperial Ballroom-Amway Grand, Walking Tour Tour Guide: Craig Searer, Executive Director, ArtPrize Katie Moore, Exhibitions Manager, ArtPrize Grand Rapid’s ArtPrize began nearly 12 years ago as an experiment—a totally new event, unlike anything the world had ever seen. ArtPrize is an all-volunteer, artist-led initiative focused on creating projects and events in unique spaces. Since its inception, millions have participated, displaying their work, opening their spaces to artists and visitors from around the world, and sparking countless conversations about what art is and why it matters. Art plays an integral part in forming community identity and creating connections. On this exciting bus tour, hosted by ArtPrize staff, we will discuss the concept of Community Wealth Building and how it relates to arts and culture throughout Michigan. We will view indoor and outdoor works of art throughout the city in public parks and museums, in galleries and vacant storefronts, in bars and on bridges. Please join us and come away with ideas to take back to your community. Speakers: West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology Team

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2030 District Tour Tour Starting Location: 220 Lyon Street, Bus Tour— MASK REQUIRED The Grand Rapids 2030 District is a public-private partnership committed to creating high-performing buildings and smart mobility options that drawdown carbon in Grand Rapids’ built environment, increase marketability and profitability of property owners, and strengthen the greater community’s vibrancy. Evolution of Grand Rapids Tour Starting Location: 220 Lyon Street, Walking Tour Tour Guide: Mark Miller, Managing Director of Planning and Design Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. See how far Grand Rapids has come—in such a short period of time! Mark Miller from Grand Rapids Inc. will lead you on a walking tour of downtown Grand Rapids, take you to Bridge Street via the shuttle bus, then head to Uptown. If there is time, a trip to Grandville Ave. will happen as well—especially the Plaza Roosevelt project.

10:15 AM–NOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS Location: Updating the Master Plan Sponsored by Speakers:

Ambassador East–Amway Grand

Lynée Wells, Founder & CEO, Aligned Planning Andrew Moore, Executive & Planner, Williams+Works Christopher Germain, Senior RRC Planner, MEDC

Whether a routine five-year update, or the first big rewrite in a while, updating your master plan is a chance to engage residents and think about your community’s assets and aspirations. This session will be a refresher on the basic requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, as well as a discussion of how new tools and trends affect your planning.

General Law Village–What’s New & What’s Not Location:

Ambassador West–Amway Grand

Moderator:

Roberto Valdez, Village President, Blissfield

Speakers:

John Schrier, Attorney, Parmenter Law, Traverse City Robert La Fave, Village Manager, L’Anse

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When we met in 2019, we discussed the ins and outs of the General Law Village Act. Now, two years later, hear directly from village leaders on what has changed and what has remained the same. NOON–1:15 PM NETWORKING LUNCH Location: Ballroom B–DeVos Place

1:15–2:45 PM GENERAL SESSION Location:

Ballroom A–DeVos Place Welcome Back: William Wild, Mayor, Westland; President, Michigan Municipal League Board Sponsor Remarks: Carla Gribbs, Regional Manager Corporate and Governmental Affairs, DTE Energy

People Powered Bridge Building Moderator:

Helen Davis Johnson, President, Michigan Municipal League Foundation Minya Irby, Agency Principal, Cooper Irby Brewster Professional Services Theresa Rosado Nanasy, Owner, Casa de Rosado Galeria Ryan Soucy, Senior Economic Development and Community Planner, Central Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission Marilyn Vlach, Treasurer, Central Neighborhood, Traverse City

Speakers:

A panel of Bridge Builders Microgrant recipients, supported by the Michigan Municipal League Foundation, will present on their grassroots efforts to deepen community service in local business and cultural/artistic expression. This unique program asks everyday residents to partner with hyper-local businesses and artists to create programming that engages neighbors, encourages fellowship, and maximizes the assets already available in a neighborhood. This program is returning after a successful 2020 pilot that saw a proliferation of creative projects that brought people closer together when our residents felt really far apart.

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3:00–4:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Building Bridges: Putting the Power to Create Trust & Belonging in Residents’ Hands Location: Ambassador East–Amway Grand Speaker: Jamiel Robinson, Founder/CEO, Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses

Ana Jose, Program Manager, Transformando West Michigan Minya Irby, Agency Principal, Cooper Irby Brewster Professional Services

The MML Foundation will present on what we learned from the Bridge Builders Microgrant program. With a panel of Bridge Builder Grantees, we will have an open dialogue on how small dollars can be transformational, how to foster local leadership, and how to foster a sense of agency in communities. How Small- to Medium-Sized Cities Can Partner to End Homelessness Location: Senator Vandenberg Room–Amway Grand Speakers: Eric Hufnagel, Mayor, St. Johns; Executive Director, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness David Anderson, ISK’s Director of Housing; Member of Kalamazoo County Public Housing Commission; Mayor of Kalamazoo Lyn Raymond, Director of the Lakeshore Housing Alliance at Greater Ottawa County United Way Homelessness is complicated and solutions require collaboration. Join a conversation with elected officials who also work in the homelessness response system to better understand homelessness, the challenges it can pose, and solutions your community can be engaged in. Many Talents, Many Solutions: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Location: Governor’s Room–Amway Grand Moderator Kathy Winczewski, Councilmember, Ludington Speakers: Dr. Timothy Scarlett, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University Hear from Dr. Timothy Scarlett on hydro-generated power storage in historic mines in the UP. Scarlett is an anthropologist working with a multi-disciplinary team to address climate change and energy generation needed to reduce carbon emissions. “Energy transition is multi-dimensional, complex, non-linear, non-deterministic, and highly uncertain... It’s a multi-layered process with multiple actors.”” -Fattouh, Poudineh, and West, 2019

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The Other CEO: Hear from Jackson’s Chief Equity Officer Location: Ambassador West–Amway Grand Moderator: Veronica Paiz, Councilmember, Harper Woods Speaker: John Willis, Chief Equity Officer, City of Jackson

Jackson, MI hired their first chief equity officer in 2020, and created their Racial Equity Commission at that time. Several Michigan communities have either hired people to focus on equity, created commissions to do so, or have created equity plans to get started on their journey. Is your community considering diving into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work? Attend this session to learn what the City of Jackson has been up to and their plans for moving forward.

Owning the Narrative–Messaging for Municipalities Location: Imperial Ballroom–Amway Grand Moderator:

Cardi DeMonaco, Jr., Councilmember, Eastpointe

Speaker: Rob McCarty, Managing Partner, The Image Shoppe See the marketing world through the eyes of Rob McCarty who brings a passion for inclusivity and culture. Leave this session with a new perspective on how municipalities can view themselves as a brand and utilize this vantage point as they approach solutions within their communities. 4:30–5:30 PM BREAKOUTS Advancing Sustainability: Tools for Being a Green Community Location: Moderator: Speakers: Imperial Ballroom–Amway Grand Colleen Brown, Mayor, Montrose Matt Comben, GIS Specialist, Barr Engineering Co.

Matt Naud, Senior Consultant, Resource Recycling Systems Julie Staveland, Sustainability Section Manager, MI Dept of EGLE Amy Tweeten, City Planner, City of Petoskey

Local governments are faced with a host of climate and environment-related issues that challenge the physical and economic resiliency of their communities. Preparing for and adapting to changes in our climate and natural systems can seem daunting. But there are many straightforward solutions and strategies that communities can adopt that not only help mitigate risk but improve the lives of residents and help grow our local economies. In this session, attendees will hear from local and state practitioners about programs and policies that communities can use to “go greener” and improve their sustainability.

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Cybersecurity: A Field Guide for Local Leaders Sponsored by Location: Ambassador East–Amway Grand Speakers:

Mike McGowan, Systems Engineer, Dewpoint Listen to best practices and develop a plan for tackling local government IT security. Hear about success stories in IT Security from Dewpoint clients such as the City of Eaton Rapids, for how to segment networks to ensure security of highly protected data and help train city employees on cyber best practices.

Neighborhoods for More Neighbors: Making Room for Everyone Location: Senator Vandenberg Room–Amway Grand Speakers: Linh Song, Councilmember, Ann Arbor

Eric Hufnagel, Mayor, St. Johns; Executive Director, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Ryan Kilpatrick, Executive Director, Housing Next (Ottawa County) Yarrow Brown, Executive Director, Housing North (Northwest Lower Peninsula)

Many of our communities have faced tight housing markets and rising prices in recent years as they have attracted new residents, potentially putting homes out of reach or displacing others. How can we make space in our communities to welcome new neighbors without pitting them against older neighbors?

Trust & Belonging in the Work Place Location:

Ambassador West–Amway Grand

Moderator:

Rock Abboud, Councilmember, Beverly Hills

Speaker: Steve Robbins, Founder and Owner, S.L. Robbins & Associates Dr. Steve L. Robbins is founder and owner of S.L. Robbins and Associates, a consulting firm on issues of human behavior based in Grand Rapids, MI. Often called a “diversity expert.” For Steve, who is often called a “diversity expert,” issues of inclusion are fundamental issues of human behavior in a world filled with differences. In this session, hear how his unique life experiences have allowed him multiple perspectives on issues of inclusion and diversity and how that translates into creating an inclusive, professional environment.

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5:45–6:45 PM ELECTED OFFICIALS ACADEMY ANNUAL BOARD MEETING Location: Gerald R. Ford–Amway Grand

7:00–9:00 PM NIGHT OUT IN GRAND RAPIDS

The Michigan Municipal League partnered with the City of Grand Rapids to reserve tables throughout the city for a unique dining experience! This event is designed to get you out into the city with colleagues to network, collaborate, and share a meal together. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Visit http://blogs.mml.org/wp/events/night-out-in-grand-rapids/ or the Convention App, to reserve a seat! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

7:30 AM–12:30 PM CONVENTION REGISTRATION Location:

Center Concourse–Amway Grand

8:00–9:00 AM GENERAL BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES Location: Ballroom B–DeVos Place

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8:00–9:00 AM MICHIGAN BLACK CAUCUS-LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS BREAKFAST Location: Gerald R. Ford–Amway Grand Presiding: Lois Richardson, Mayor, Ypsilanti Speakers: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager, Sterling Heights Fonda Brewer, Trustee, Delta Township

9:00–10:15 AM BREAKOUT Marijuana Petitions Ballot Proposals Sponsored by Location:

Ambassador East–Amway Grand

Moderator:

John J. Gillooly, Attorney, Garan Lucow Miller

Speakers:

Nick Curcio, Attorney, Curcio Law Firm Leslie Dickinson, Attorney, Foster Swift

Municipalities have been receiving initiatory petitions for both ordinances and charter amendments for recreational and medical marihuana. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) provides, “Individuals may petition to initiate an ordinance to provide for the number of marihuana establishments allowed within a municipality or to completely prohibit marihuana establishments within a municipality.” The medical marihuana statute, MMFLA, does not provide for an initiatory process. As a result, citizen groups are submitting petitions for charter amendments. This session will cover both ordinance and charter amendment petitions for recreational and medical marihuana. These questions will also be addressed: What happens if a proposed ordinance goes beyond the statutory parameters? How does the statute relate to a city charter, which may have its own petition requirements? What role do municipalities play in ensuring that the various legal requirements for ordinances and charter amendments have been followed?

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9:00–11:00 AM BREAKOUT Live with the League: Director’s Cut Sponsored by Location:

Ambassador West–Amway Grand

Moderator

Matt Bach, Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Michigan Municipal League Jack Wheatley, PE | Principal/Vice President | Director of Corporate Marketing, ROWE Professional Services Company Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League John LaMacchia II, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League

Speakers:

Yes, the American Rescue Plan and other federal legislation are huge topics for municipal leaders. That doesn’t mean we can take our eye off the ball for one second on the other issues affecting local government. Hear the latest on short-term rentals, Open Meetings Act, gravel mining, revenue sharing, shoreline erosion, and other policy topics of interest in Lansing and D.C. Your MML State and Federal Affairs team are on deck to keep you in the know.

9:00–11:00 AM LOCAL TOURS

Local Tours are available on a first come/first serve basis. You will be able to board the Tour Shuttle Bus from the Amway Grand at the Lyon Street Entrance. Buses will transport you back to the Amway Grand after the local tour ends. All tours will take place rain or shine. You are required to wear a mask while on the bus. Please wear comfortable shoes. A Walk in the Park—The Importance of Parks & Rec During a Global Pandemic Tour Starting Location: 220 Lyon Street, Bus Tour— MASK REQUIRED Tour Guides: Stephanie Adams, Executive Director, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Amy Brower, Executive Director, Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association

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We know that parks and trails play a vital role in creating a community and that has been even more apparent this past year during the pandemic. Our attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the incredible partnership Friends of Grand Rapids Parks has created with the Grand Rapids Parks and Recs department and get a firsthand experience seeing parks and trails that have been key in connecting people throughout the city. Innovative Solutions for Attainable Housing Tour Starting Location: 220 Lyon Street, Bus Tour— MASK REQUIRED Tour Guide: Ryan VerWys, President & CEO, Inner City Christian Federation, Grand Rapids Jan van der Woerd, Vice President, Real Estate Development & Management, Inner City Christian Federation Come tour completed examples of innovative housing in the Grand Rapids area, with conversations about creating new housing units that don’t cost a fortune. 11:15 AM–12:30 PM CLOSING GENERAL SESSION & COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION Location: Ballroom A–DeVos Place

On the Ground with Community Wealth Building Moderator:

Selma Tucker, Director, Strategic Communications, Michigan Municipal League Robert La Fave, Village Manager–Community Solar Array, Village of L’Anse Mark Vanderpool, City Manager, Sterling Heights Glenn Wilson, President & CEO, Communities First, Inc.

Speakers:

As the League continues to roll out its evolving focus on Community Wealth Building, we’re showcasing inspiring examples that exemplify the spirit of this work. This panel discussion will feature community and municipal leaders who are leveraging partnerships, advancing creative solutions, and carrying out initiatives that improve the human experience in Michigan communities. ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

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