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League Departments, Programs, and Partnerships

State and Federal Affairs (SFAD) State and Federal Affairs or SFAD for short. This is the League’s legislative advocacy department. While they are lobbyists, we typically don’t use that word and instead call them legislative advocates or legislative associates or our legislative team . We use the SFAD initialism internally and occasionally for external things, like Live with the League , but generally speaking, in text we don’t use SFAD . • Urban Core Mayors (UCM) —A group of 13 mayors from Michigan’s largest urban communities that meets regularly to discuss and take action on common issues and concerns. The group is considered the voice of Michigan’s urban centers. Members are from Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Muskegon, Pontiac, and Saginaw. Since 1992, the 13 mayors have joined to share information on key issues and seek policy changes at the state level that can help them drive successful regional economies. o Website: https://urbancoremayors.org/ • City Business Collaborative (CBC) —This group is being sunset, but still may come up in conversation. • Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan —This is a coalition of municipal, non-profit, and business organizations and individuals that actively works to advance a bold vision to build our state's future and strategically invest in our residents, entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities. The Coalition believes by working together, Michigan can be a magnet for talent, revive and strengthen our economy now and into the future, and support thriving communities that all can enjoy. o Website: https://www.miroadmap.com/

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