MML 2021 Convention Program & Agenda

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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