MML March/April 2024 Review Magazine
The official magazine of the
Volume 97, Number 2
March/April 2024
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On The Cover Pictured from left to right: Bob Clark, Lake Charter Township treasurer; Georgia Gipson, Bridgman councilmember; Julie Strating, co-founder, Changemaker Studio; Joan Hurray (holding trophy), Bridgman planning commissioner; Juan Ganum, Bridgman city manager; Tara Heiser, co-founder,
06 Strategic Advocacy Leads to Legislative Success By John LaMacchia II 10 Municipal Caucus: Local to Lansing By Dave Hodgkins 14 What’s Known about Michigan’s 18 Local Governments Responsible for Protecting Archaeological Sites By Scott Slagor and Amy Krull 20 COVER STORY: The Bridgman Courtyard: From an Underutilized Space to a Vibrant Place By Morgan Schwanky 26 Growing Michigan Together Council: Cities Are at the Center of Population Growth Recommendations By Josh Hovey New Renewable Energy Siting Policies By Dr. Sarah Mills and Madeleine Krol
05 Executive Director’s Message 30 Legal Spotlight 32 Northern Field Report 34 Municipal Finance 37 Municipal Q&A 38 Membership
Changemaker Studio; and Barb Clark, Lake Charter Township resident.
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