MML Review Magazine Winter 2026

The official magazine of the

Winter 2026

Volume 99, Number 1

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07 Staying Ahead of A.I.: Responsible Use in Local Government By Trevor Odelberg 10 The League’s Legal Defense Fund “Befriends” Municipalities in Court By Kim Cekola 12 Overview: Headlee and Proposal A By Anthony Minghine 14 The Man Behind the Beard By Emily Pinsuwan 19 What’s at Stake When Your Organization Lacks Proper Segregation of Duties By Troy Snyder, Matthew Bohdan, Bryan O’Neill, Bailey Kahl-Wu 22 Bolt v. City of Lansin g: A Taxing Question for Michigan’s Local Governments By Mark E. Nettleton 24 MML 2025 Impact Report

05 Executive Director’s Message 30 Legal Spotlight 31 Northern Field Report 34 Municipal Finance 36 Municipal Q&A 38 Membership

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