MML Convention Program

Reducing or Eliminating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Municipal Operations and Beyond Location: Straits of Mackinac Moderator: Brandon Kolo, Commissioner, City of Royal Oak Speakers: Melissa Marsh, City Manager, City of Madison Heights Michelle Peters, Program Manager, Energy Sciences The cohort of the City of Madison Heights, in partnership with the City of Ferndale, City of Oak Park, and the Lamphere School District, were recently awarded $500,000 by the Department of Energy to create a regional decarbonization plan. Their project is one of two selected in Michigan and one of 40 in the nation. Come learn how they are embracing energy efficiency as a strategy for keeping their fiscal house in order. Madison Heights has been investing in energy efficiencies in their operations since 2008. They will share their learnings and how this transformational project for the region will reduce

climate emissions on a regional level. CC 8: Policy Facilitation and Implementation CC 10: Service Delivery CC 12: Financial Management and Budgeting Thriving Communities Deep Dive Location: Terrace Room

Moderator: Ivery Toussant Jr., Councilmember, City of Harper Woods Speakers: Richard Murphy, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Building off what was discussed in our general sessions, League staff will unveil some of our work. This session is for communities who want to learn more and get involved with developing our next steps. We will also have a Q&A and the opportunity to test out some of our prototype tools! CC 6: Strategic Leadership

CC 7: Strategic Planning CC 10: Service Delivery

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