MML CapCon 2023 Program

CONFERENCE & EXPO PROGRAM April 18-19, 2023—Lansing Center

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MAXIMIZING THE MOMENT! Welcome CapCon 2023 attendees will gain meaningful information and tangible tools to advocate, engage, and influence the legislative process to support and shape the future of our communities and Michigan. CapCon 2023’s general sessions will dive into the League’s legislative priorities and the latest conversation around economic development, housing, infrastructure investment, the key aspects of Governor Whitmer’s budget, allocation of the remaining American Rescue Plan resources, and much more. In breakout sessions, you’ll hear solutions to funding public safety, housing growth and insecurity, innovations in the hiring process at city hall, and more. Get the inspiration and answers you need to maximize the moment at CapCon 2023.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Sponsorship Thank You...............................................................................................................4-5 MML Board of Trustees.....................................................................................................................7 Advocating for Your Community..........................................................................................8-9 Facility Map............................................................................................................................................10 Agenda at a Glance Tuesday............................................................................................................................................ 13 Wednesday.......................................................................................................................... 14-15 General Information...............................................................................................................16-17 Registration Hours Expo Hall Hours Conference Mobile App Name Badges Meals CapCon Courtesy Reminders Sponsors, Advertisers & Exhibitors Evaluations Social Media ICMA Core Competency Credits General Session Speakers..................................................................................................18-25 Breakout Sessions....................................................................................................................27-35 Legislators of the Year..........................................................................................................36-37 2023 CapCon Exhibitors.............................................................................................................38 2023 CapCon Expo Map..............................................................................................................39 BAP Member Thank You.....................................................................................................40-41 Future Event Announcements.................................................................................................42 Notes......................................................................................................................................................... 43

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MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 2021 - 2025 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, Mayor, 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 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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ADVOCATING FOR

Whether you’re in Lansing for CapCon, or in your community, we strongly encourage our members to visit with their state lawmakers. You might see them at our Legislative Breakfast Wednesday morning, or at a community meeting. You may meet with them directly in their offices, or maybe you’ll see them at city or village hall. When talking with them, be sure to mention these three issues that dramatically impact your community and every community in Michigan. 1. Increasing and Protecting Revenue Sharing This year, the Governor’s budget proposes a 10 percent increase of $28 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 success of the state’s economy is directly tied to a robust local economy. Ask your legislators to support the Governor’s budget recommendation and the creation of a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to protect local resources. Senate Bills 182 and 183 sponsored by Senator Michael Webber (R-Rochester Hills) and Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) respectively, and House Bills 4274 and 4275 sponsored by Representative Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) and Representative Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) respectively, would establish a “Revenue Sharing Trust Fund” in the Michigan Department of Treasury. Through this trust fund concept, Michigan would dedicate a portion of general sales tax revenue into a restricted fund for the purposes of distributing those resources to cities, village, townships, and counties in the form of revenue sharing. Here are three key areas to discuss with legislators:

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YOUR COMMUNITY

2. Restoring Local Resources In 2013, the state Legislature passed legislation that gave a property tax credit to veterans that are 100 percent disabled and required locals to shoulder the cost burden. At that time, it was estimated to have a collective impact on local budgets of just over $9 million. This action by the state to pass this cost onto local units of government has now grown to an estimated $85 million annual cost. Please encourage your legislators to support legislation that would maintain the same level of tax relief for 100 percent disabled veterans and would transform the benefit from a property tax exemption to an income tax credit to ease the burden on local governments. The process for eligible veterans to claim their credit would remain the same, while cities, villages, townships, and counties would get much-needed financial relief from the state. 3. Housing, Housing, Housing! Every community in Michigan has unique qualities and needs, but one issue that comes up more than any is housing. Whether it is the lack of affordable or workforce housing, the need to rehabilitate existing homes, or the desire to create new options to attract talent, the housing crisis is impacting every corner of Michigan. The Statewide Housing Plan identifies the need for 75,000 new or rehabilitated housing units. To help achieve this goal, flexible tools are needed at the local level. Please ask your legislators to Support Senate Bill 129, which would modify the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to expand the definition of “eligible activity” to include housing. This includes housing development activities, infrastructure improvements that are necessary for housing properties, and site preparation that is not a response activity.

Thank you for helping us share these topics with your state legislators.

Let us know how these conversations go by emailing John LaMacchia, the League’s director of state and federal affairs, at jlamacchia@mml.org.

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AGENDA AT - A - GLANCE Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9:00 am–3:30 pm

MAMA Mid-Winter Institute* Meeting Room 203, Lunch in Meeting Room 204

10:00 am–6:00 pm

Conference Registration Open Mainstreet Concourse

10:00 am–1:00 pm

League Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch League Capital Office Michigan Women in Municipal Government Annual Meeting & Luncheon* Meeting Room 201-202 Opening General Session: How Transportation Infrastructure Can Transform Communities Banquet Rooms 1-8

11:30 am–1:00 pm

1:30–3:15 pm

3:15–4:15 pm General Session: League Legislative Team Breaks It Down Banquet Rooms 1-8 4:30–4:45 pm Women’s Municipal Leadership Program Press Conference Mainstreet Concourse 4:30–6:30 pm MML Liability & Property Pool Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall A 6:30–8:30 pm MML Board of Trustees Dinner ( invitation only ) The Graduate Hotel, East Lansing

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 am–3:30 pm

Conference Registration Open Mainstreet Concourse

7:30–8:30 am

Legislative Breakfast Exhibit Hall A

7:30 am–3:00 pm

Annual Expo Exhibit Hall A

8:40–10:00 am General Session: New Legislative Leaders Discuss Priorities, Opportunities and Challenges Ahead in 2023 Banquet Rooms 1-8 Remarks & Award Presentation: Governor Gretchen Whitmer Banquet Rooms 1-8 10:00–10:30 am Networking Break Exhibit Hall A 10:30–11:45 am Breakout Sessions Get Creative: How to Thoughtfully Innovate Your Hiring Practices Meeting Rooms 101-102 Using Barrier Free Design to Address Equity Issues Meeting Rooms 103-104 Unlocking the Potential of New Housing Tools in Your Community Meeting Room 201 Creating Momentum for Systems Level Change in Government Meeting Room 202 Lobbying 2.0 Meeting Rooms 204-205 11:45 am–1:15 pm Networking Luncheon Exhibit Hall A 11:45 am–1:15 pm Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Meeting & Luncheon* Governor’s Room 1:15–1:30 pm Networking Break Exhibit Hall A

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023 1:30–2:30 pm Addressing Homelessness at the Community Level Meeting Rooms 101-102 Straight from the Source: Michigan Department of Treasury Shares the Latest on Issues Impacting Local Government Meeting Rooms 103-104 Proposal 2 and Elections in Your Communities Meeting Room 201 Impacts of SECURE 2.0 on Municipal Retirement Plans Meeting Room 202 Lobbying 3.0 Meeting Rooms 204-205 2:30–3:00 pm Dessert & Networking Break Exhibit Hall A 3:00–4:30 pm Closing General Session: Housing, Housing, Housing! How are Key State Agencies Taking Steps to Address Michigan's Housing Needs Banquet Rooms 1-8 *Indicates additional fee Breakout Sessions

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION HOURS

Tuesday, April 18: 10:00 am–6:00 pm Wednesday, April 19: 7:00 am–3:30 pm

EXPO HALL HOURS Tuesday, April 18: 4:30–6:30 pm Wednesday, April 19: 7:30 am–3:00 pm

CONFERENCE MOBILE APP Download the free CapCon mobile app on your smartphone in your app store by searching for “Michigan Municipal League.” The app will have exclusive information, education session evaluations and notifications to not miss anything.

NAME BADGES CapCon name badges must be worn to gain admission to educational, meal, and social functions. MEALS The full CapCon registration includes the Tuesday welcome reception, Wednesday breakfast and lunch. CAPCON 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. SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS & EXHIBITORS We are fortunate for our many sponsors, advertisers and exhibitors this year who have help support CapCon. Please see the list of sponsors and advertisers through the program and on pages 4-5. Check out the exhibitors during the Expo hours, booth numbers and map can be found on pages 38-39.

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EVALUATIONS Evaluation surveys for Breakout Sessions will be available exclusively on the CapCon mobile app. An evaluation survey for the overall CapCon experience will be emailed following the conclusion of CapCon. SOCIAL MEDIA Stay connected with all that is going on at CapCon and with the League year-round by following the League on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For the latest CapCon updates, be sure to follow #2023CapCon. 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 14 core competency (CC) areas for each of the CapCon sessions. If you are interested in finding out more about this, contact Summer Minnick, sminnick@mml.org, or 800.653.2483.

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GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks Michigan State Senate

Winnie Brinks is the Senate Majority Leader. She is proud to have earned the historic distinctions as the first woman to ever hold this position in the Michigan Senate, as well as being the first woman to represent Grand Rapids in the Michigan Senate since Eva McCall Hamilton was elected in 1920. She cares deeply about clean drinking water in Michigan and has worked tirelessly on efforts to reduce the prevalence of

toxic PFAS chemicals in it. In addition to accessible, clean water, her policy passions include improving equity in maternal health care, reproductive rights, reducing prescription drug costs, and helping uplift local communities and organizations. Before being elected to the state House, where she served two terms, Brinks was a caseworker at The Source, helping businesses and nonprofits improve workplaces and retain employees. She also worked as the director of a community-based corrections agency and as a school paraprofessional. Brinks is a graduate of Calvin College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a concentration in sociology. She and her husband Steve, a Spanish teacher, live in Grand Rapids and are the parents of three daughters, Olivia, Annalise and Emma.

Christopher Coes Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

Christopher Coes serves as the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. Coes previously served as Vice President for Land Use and Development at Smart Growth America (SGA), Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, Professor at George Washington University, and Deputy Director and Senior Advisor for the Transportation for America campaign. Emily Doerr has served since October 2020 as Executive Director of the Michigan State Land Bank Authority. She has spent 15 years serving in various community and economic development and real estate development positions around the state and has her MBA from Detroit Mercy. She serves on the board of McFarlan Senior Housing Corporation in Flint, Hostel Detroit which she founded in 2011, and Detroit Mercy’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship. In her “free time” she runs Flint

Emily Doerr Executive Director, Michigan Land Bank Authority

City Bike Tours to showcase cultural, historical, and geographic assets of Flint. She is excited to speak on how the State Land Bank has supported attainable housing development in communities across the state!

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Luke Forrest Executive Director, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

Luke has dedicated most of his professional career to assisting and advocating on behalf of Michigan’s communities. Before joining CEDAM, he led a team of staff and consultants that created innovative education and technical assistance programs at the Michigan Municipal League. This team worked in communities large and small, rural and urban, on topics such as placemaking, redevelopment, and environmental sustainability. Previously, Luke worked as a legislative staffer and lobbyist in

Washington, DC and as the public policy director for Metro Matters, an organization focused on regional collaboration in metro Detroit. He holds degrees in urban planning and real estate development from the University of Michigan.

David Hodgkins Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

Dave Hodgkins is a legislative associate for the Michigan Municipal League where he advocates on behalf of communities in the areas of municipal services, elections, labor, and parks and recreation. Before joining the League, he worked for the government relations firm Midwest Strategy Group. He worked closely with several municipalities on their specific needs and local government groups, including the League, on the broader impact state government has on Michigan’s

communities. Throughout his career in government relations, Dave has led advocacy operations on an extensive portfolio of policy issues ranging from food access to economic development opportunities—elevating communities by expanding access to resources. He also has extensive experience in issue-campaign oversight and coalition building. Dave began his career serving in the Michigan House of Representatives having worked for two state representatives including former Speaker Pro Tem. John Walsh. He earned a B.S. in English from Central Michigan University and has been awarded Outstanding Performance in team building and persuasive communication from the Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar.

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Amy Hovey Executive Director, Michigan State Housing Development, MSHDA

Amy Hovey joined the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) as its executive director in January 2023, becoming the first woman to lead the agency (in a non-acting capacity) in its 56-year history. Before joining MSHDA, she worked at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, where for six years she directed special projects in Flint. Most recently, she served as a contractor for the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) sharing

her expertise on housing-related matters. Amy brings a unique perspective as MSHDA executive director, having been both a funder and developer of housing. She also draws on her expertise in government, philanthropy, and the private sector. As a well-rounded leader, Amy has more than two decades of prior experience in finance, government relations, commercial real estate, construction, housing and neighborhood revitalization. She began her career as a banker, and went on to hold the position of senior vice president and CEO of the Center for Community Progress in Washington, D.C. She also worked as a program director for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation in Lansing, Michigan, and founded the Protogenia Group, LLC, a Lansing-based consulting firm. She also served as district chief of staff for Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Michigan) before joining the Mott Foundation. A graduate of Alma College, Hovey received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and psychology. While working full-time, she also earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint’s Rackham Graduate Program.

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Emily Kieliszewski Member Programs Manager, Michigan Municipal League

Emily Kieliszewski is the Michigan Municipal League’s Member Programs Manager where she coordinates services and programs for the League’s 525 member communities, including nearly 4000 local elected officials and over 10,000 appointed officials. Emily leads initiatives including the League’s 16/50 Project and oversees the Elected Officials Academy, the Michigan Women in Municipal Government, executive search services, and

member training and development programming. Prior to joining the League in 2016, Emily began her career working with several nonprofit organizations and in a variety of roles in political campaigns. She’s also served as a staff member in the Michigan State Senate. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University where she was selected as a Dean’s Assistant Fellow. She is also an alumna of the Michigan Political Leadership Program through the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State. Emily participates on several boards and in a variety of nonprofit leadership positions, including as Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI - Michigan, the NAMI Northeast Michigan formation committee, and as a certified family support group facilitator. She also served her home state as Miss Michigan in 2015.

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 level. 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 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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Sarah Lucas, AICP Director, Office of Rural Development, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

Sarah Lucas, AICP, has worked in community and economic development in small communities and rural areas in Michigan for over 20 years, leading a variety of cross-sector initiatives and planning efforts that have resulted in long-lasting coalitions, local and state policy change, and enhanced regional capacity for growth and investment. Currently, she is the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Office of Rural Development.

Previously, she served as CEO of the Lake Superior Community Partnership, Marquette County’s primary economic development organization. Sarah also served as the founding executive director of Housing North; the Community Development Director for Networks Northwest; and as a pandemic economic development planner with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region. Sarah has worked with several regional and statewide boards in membership and leadership roles, including the Community and Economic Development Association of Michigan, the Economic Development Leaders of Michigan, and the Michigan Association of Planning. She holds an undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Michigan University. Sarah has a son in college at Northern Michigan University and loves travel, reading, and the beautiful lakes, rivers, and woods of Michigan. Kyle Melinn is the editor and Vice President of MIRS. A professional journalist for 30 years who has covered the state Capitol since 2001, Kyle regularly appears on Off the Record, ‘The Big Show’ with Michael Patrick Shiels and radio shows across the state. He hosts a weekly podcast called MIRS Monday, available at www.mirsnews.podbean.com or iTunes. Before MIRS, Kyle served as a freelance writer for the Boston Herald and as a senior editor for SchoolSports.com. He has also covered government and politics for the The Daily Citizen, in Dalton, Ga.; The Yuma Daily Sun, in Yuma, Ariz.; and the Towne Courier in East Lansing. Kyle has won several awards in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan. MIRS' biennial survey of its readers has Kyle ranked the "Most Effective" Michigan capital journalist in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, who grew up in Byron Center. Kyle Melinn Editor, MIRS

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Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus Michigan House of Republicans

Elected in 2020, Representative Posthumus serves the citizens of Michigan’s 90th House District, which encompasses much of Northeast Kent County. The district is comprised of the townships of Sparta, Alpine, Algoma, Courtland, Cannon, Grattan, Vergennes and parts of Tyrone and Plainfield, as well as the City of Rockford. Bryan graduated from Michigan State University with a

Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Business Management. As a fifth-generation farmer, Bryan knows the value of hard work and commitment. Over the past ten years, he has built his farm from a start up to the largest farmer-owned hop grower in the state, and he brings that work ethic and experience to Lansing as a representative. From a young age, Bryan understood the importance and challenges of public service. As the son of former Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus, and brother of former State Rep. Lisa Posthumus-Lyons, he had ample opportunity to observe hard-working elected officials. Whether he is working to defend parent’s choice in their kids’ education or cutting red tape for farmers and job providers with powerful personal testimony, Bryan is a leading voice for West Michigan and the state. Republican lawmakers selected Bryan to serve as Republican floor leader for the 2023-2024 legislative term. In this role he acts as a primary strategist for the caucus. Bryan and his wife, Elizabeth, are raising their family in Cannon Township. He worships at Ada Bible church.

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 more. In addition, Herasanna has coordinated strategy for various issue advocacy campaigns and served in key leadership roles on candidate campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Herasanna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication from Michigan State University. She is also a 2017 Michigan Political Leadership Program graduate. Outside of the League, Herasanna serves with various community organizations throughout the Metro Detroit region. Originally from Nashville, TN, she lives with her husband and pup in Detroit.

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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 and sits on the executive committee of the Housing Michigan Coalition. She lives in DeWitt with her husband Chris and two children. She and Chris own a small business called The Mattress Source in East Lansing and Lansing, Michigan.

Speaker of the House Joe Tate Michigan House of Democrats

Speaker Joe Tate is serving his third term and now represents the 10th House District, a diverse community that covers Detroit’s northeast side and the communities of the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe city, Grosse Pointe Park and part of Harper Woods. Tate is Michigan’s first Black Speaker of the House, now holding the gavel and setting House priorities in a legislative term in which

Democrats have the majority for the first time in over a decade. His policy priorities include uplifting Michigan families; protecting the rights of all people; ensuring workers are valued; and investing in a world-class education system, a strong infrastructure, and a thriving economy. The Speaker decided to run for office as a part of his deep and lifelong commitment to public service. The value of service was taught to him by his parents — a teacher in the Detroit public school system and a Detroit firefighter. His life has been shaped by teamwork, commitment and community. As a teenager, Tate earned a scholarship to play football at Michigan State University before joining the National Football League. After the NFL, he went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, deploying twice to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he earned both an MBA and a master’s in environmental policy and planning from the University of Michigan. Before joining the Legislature, Tate helped small businesses grow their capacity as a program manager for the Detroit Economic Growth Corp.

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Senator Roger Victory State Senator Michigan 31st District, Michigan Senate

Sen. Roger Victory of Hudsonville was elected in 2018 to represent the people of Michigan’s 30th Senate District, comprised entirely of Ottawa County. Following redistricting, Victory was re-elected to the Senate, where he now represents the 31st District, which includes portions of Ottawa and Allegan counties. Sen. Victory serves as Senate Republican Caucus Whip.

He previously chaired the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Prior to joining the Senate, Roger served six years in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 88th District. Victory owns Victory Farms LLC, a year-round specialty crop producer, as well as Victory Sales LLC, a national produce distributor. He previously co-owned a trucking company from 1996-2004.

Michele Wildman Executive Vice President, Economic Development Incentives & Services, MEDC

Michele leads the Economic Development Incentives and Services team which includes: the Business Development and Community Development Incentives teams, which make investments in Michigan businesses and communities; Technical Assistance programs including Redevelopment Ready Communities, Michigan Mainstreet and Redevelopment Services; and the State Historic Preservation Office and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

Michele has over twenty years of experience in the community development industry and remains active in a variety of local, state and federal initiatives including serving as a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Wildman holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Walsh College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Michigan State University.

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AGENDA Tuesday, April 18 9:00 am–3:30 pm MAMA Mid-Winter Institute* Meeting Room 203,

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10:00 am–6:00 pm Conference Registration Open Mainstreet Concourse Sponsored by: 10:00 am–1:00 pm League Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch League Capital Office 11:30 am–1:00 pm Michigan Women in Municipal Government Annual Meeting & Luncheon* Meeting Room 201-202 1:30–3:15 pm Opening General Session: How Transportation Infrastructure Can Transform Communities Banquet Rooms 1-8 The relationships between transportation and communities are numerous and complex. Transportation influences our choices on where we choose to live, work and play while being the second-highest household expense after housing. Hear from DOT leadership about the future of mobility, the role the federal government plays in improving transportation options in our communities, and what local government can do to assist. Speaker: Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation ICMA CC: Community Engagement; Strategic Planning; Community and Resident Service

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3:15–4:15 pm League Legislative Team Breaks It Down Banquet Rooms 1-8 See today’s political landscape through the eyes of your Michigan Municipal League advocacy team. Learn about recent legislative successes and how they plan to build upon that momentum in 2023. The team will offer insights on the League’s legislative priorities and the latest conversation around economic development, housing, infrastructure investment, the key aspects of Governor Whitmer’s budget, allocation of the remaining American Rescue Plan resources, and much more. Also, after a historic election, hear their thoughts on the early impact this is having and learn how communities can maximize the new opportunity this creates. Moderator: Emily Kieliszewski, Member Programs Manager, Michigan Municipal League Speaker(s): 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 Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League ICMA CC: Community Engagement; Strategic Leadership; Policy Facilitation and Implementation 4:30–4:45 pm Women’s Municipal Leadership Program Press Conference Mainstreet Concourse 4:30–6:30 pm MML Liability & Property Pool Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall A Sponsored by:

workers’ compensation fund liability and property pool

Wednesday, April 19 7:00 am–3:30 pm Conference Registration Open Mainstreet Concourse Sponsored by:

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7:30–8:30 am Legislative Breakfast Exhibit Hall A Sponsored by: MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF MAYORS 7:30 am–3:00 pm Annual Expo Exhibit Hall A 8:40–10:00 am General Session: New Legislative Leaders Discuss Priorities, Opportunities and Challenges Ahead in 2023 Banquet Rooms 1-8 The 2022 election ushered in new leadership in the Legislature. These new leaders will need to navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Michigan. Hear directly from these key decision makers on how they intend to work together to address the critical issues facing Michigan including housing, economic and community development, talent attraction, public infrastructure and much more. Moderator: Kyle Melinn, Editor, MIRS Speaker(s): Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks House Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus Speaker of the House Joe Tate Senator Roger Victory ICMA CC: Strategic Leadership; Strategic Planning

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10:00–10:30 am Networking Break Exhibit Hall A Sponsored by: Hennessey Engineers & ITC Holdings Corp. 10:30–11:45 am Breakout Sessions Get Creative: How to Thoughtfully Innovate Your Hiring Practices Meeting Rooms 101-102 The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the workforce and the desires of potential employees. In the face of these changes, how do communities adjust their hiring policies and practices to meet the demands of today’s workforce? Explore creative ways to evaluate your needs, and thoughtfully innovate your approach to hiring new employees. This session will help you achieve the aspirations of your community and make your cities, villages, and urban townships even more attractive to an increasingly mobile workforce. Speaker(s): Shamar Herron, Executive Director, Michigan Works! Southeast Dr. Debra Horner, Senior Program Manager, Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at U-M EOA Room Moderator: Maegen Jenkins, City Commissioner, City of Clare ICMA CC: Staff Effectiveness; Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement Using Barrier Free Design to Address Equity Issues Meeting Rooms 103-104 Barrier free design means the absence of obstacles in an environment, therefore allowing persons with physical, mental, or sensory disabilities safer and easier access into buildings. Hear from members of the Michigan’s Barrier Free Design Board on steps local government can take to improve access for people of all abilities. Moderator: Melissa Milton-Pung, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League Speaker(s): Kelly L PeLong, BS; LBSW; CHRS, Executive Director, Disability Network of Mid-Michigan Ronald Campbell, Principal Planner/Preservation Architect at Oakland County EOA Room Moderator: Leslie Herrick, Councilmember, City of Dearborn ICMA CC: Equity and Inclusion; Community and Resident Service

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Unlocking the Potential of New Housing Tools in Your Community Meeting Room 201 In December of 2023 the Housing Michigan Coalition successfully advocated for the passage of several pieces of legislation that expand programs allowing local units of government to work with developers, builders, and non-profits to rehabilitate and increase workforce housing in their area. Learn more about these new and expanded tools and how your community can put them into practice to address your unique

housing needs. Sponsored by: Speaker(s):

Dawn Crandall, EVP of Government Relations, Home Builders Association of Michigan Joshua Lunger, Vice President of Government Affairs, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

Sponsor Intro: Brian Farkas, Director of Workforce Housing, Allen Edwin Homes ICMA CC: Policy Facilitation and Implementation; Community and Resident Service Creating Momentum for Systems Level Change in Government Meeting Room 202 Across several roles, Poppy Sias-Hernandez is a champion for equity and inclusion in Michigan. In 2020, she was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer as the first-ever Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer in the Governor’s Executive Office – a position she holds in addition to serving as the Executive Director of the Office of Global Michigan. In this session, Sias-Hernandez will share highlights of her work and discuss how state agencies are working together to show up for change. Speaker(s): Poppy Sias-Hernandez, Executive Director, Office of Global Michigan, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, Governor’s Office Kelly Warren, Director, Equity & Member Engagement, Michigan Municipal League Hosted by: EOA Room Moderator: Anita Ashford, Council Member, City of Port Huron ICMA CC: Equity and Inclusion; Strategic Leadership

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Lobbying 2.0 Meeting Rooms 204-205 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. Speaker(s): 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 Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League EOA Room Moderator: Pamela Howd, Councilor, City of Linden ICMA CC: Policy Facilitation and Implementation; Communication and Information Sharing 11:45 am–1:15 pm Networking Luncheon Exhibit Hall A 11:45 am–1:15 pm Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Meeting & Luncheon* Governor’s Room 1:15–1:30 pm Networking Break Exhibit Hall A Sponsored by: Hennessey Engineers & ITC Holdings Corp. 1:30–2:30 pm Breakout Sessions Addressing Homelessness at the Community Level Meeting Rooms 101-102 There is no single experience of homelessness. For some, homelessness can be temporary and brief while for others it can last for months or years. Hear from experts as they share proven policies and ways to access available resources to improve systems and support communities to prevent and end homelessness in ways that leave no one behind. Speaker(s): Eric Hufnagel, Executive Director,

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Kelly Rose, Chief Housing Solutions Officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

EOA Room Moderator: Bill Ostash, Councilmember, City of Saginaw ICMA CC: Strategic Leadership; Strategic Planning; Community and Resident Service; Service Delivery

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Straight from the Source: Michigan Department of Treasury Shares the Latest on Issues Impacting Local Government Meeting Rooms 103-104 Every year local governments must deal with the implications of Headlee, manage legislative changes to Michigan tax law, and comply with application and reporting requirements for grant funding made available by the state. The Michigan Department of Treasury is at the center of many of these issues. Key staff from the department will share the latest information on how inflation is impacting property taxes, recent changes to the personal property tax small taxpayer exemption, administration of the new personal property tax exemption for heavy rental equipment, and submission of applications for the municipal pension debt relief program. Much to unpack here, and Treasury officials will help break it down. Sponsored by: Moderator: Jessica Thomas, Michigan Department of Treasury Speaker(s): Juanita Sarles, Michigan Department of Treasury David Buick, Executive Director, Michigan Department of Treasury Nick Brousseau, State Administrative Manager, Michigan Department of Treasury Sponsor Intro: Sarah Beth Stewart, Vice President of Business Development, Retail Strategies ICMA CC: Policy Facilitation and Implementation; Financial Management and Budgeting Proposal 2 and Elections in Your Communities Meeting Room 201 Proposal 2 was passed overwhelmingly by voters in November of 2022. It will expand several rights Michiganders have when it comes to our elections, including allowing early voting and more absentee drop boxes. But what does it mean for your community and who is going to pay for this? It’s up to local governments to figure it out and this session is here to help. Join officials from the Michigan Secretary of State to get the latest on Proposal 2, and hear about potential legislation needed to implement it, and the overall impact on our communities. Speaker: Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan Deputy Secretary of State, State of Michigan EOA Room Moderator: Joe LaRussa, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Farmington ICMA CC: Policy Facilitation and Implementation; Community and Resident Service; Service Delivery

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Impacts of SECURE 2.0 on Municipal Retirement Plans

Meeting Room 202 SECURE 2.0 contains 92 provisions designed to promote savings and financial wellness, streamline administration for employers, and offer more flexibility to participants. Some, but not all, of these provisions apply to municipal retirement programs. This session will cover provisions that apply to public sector retirement plans, including a timeline of those that went into immediate effect and those that are yet to come. In addition to discussing what actions plan sponsors must take today, we will explore the opportunities they now have to improve their plan design and encourage participation. Speaker(s): Kristin Beals Bellar, General Counsel, Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan John Waugh, Benefit Plan Advisor, Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan EOA Room Moderator: Larry Moss, Councilor, City of Greenville ICMA CC: Financial Management and Budgeting; Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement Lobbying 3.0 Meeting Rooms 204-205 The League is a successful, grassroots organization largely because of the involvement of active members—that’s you! In the Lobbying 2.0 breakout session, you learned the nuts and bolts of advocacy. In 3.0, 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. Moderator: Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Speaker(s): Tracy Winston, Area Director of Government Affairs, Waste Management Monique Field-Foster, Executive Partner, Warner Norcross John Walsh, President and CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association

EOA Room Moderator: Bridget Dean, Mayor, City of Berkley ICMA CC: Community Engagement; Strategic Leadership; Strategic Planning; Communication and Information Sharing

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