Michigan Municipal League Review Magazine September/October 2023

the review The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League

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Headlee and Proposal A By Anthony Minghine

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17 Thank You Business Alliance Program Participants 18 Improving Recruiting and Retention Using Police Academy Repayment Agreements By Ryan J. L. Fantuzzi 20 COVER STORY Romulus: Striving for the Optimal Water Distribution Business Model By Roberto J. Scappaticci 24 2023 Convention

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10 The Case for a Statewide Water Fund By Richard Bowman

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14 Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future: Population and Demographic Challenges and Opportunities By Ani Turner, Corwin Rhyan, Beth Beaudin-Seiler, and Samuel Obbin (Altarum), Eric Lupher, Robert Schneider, and Eric Paul Dennis (Citizens Research Council)

5 Executive Director’s Message 28 Legal Spotlight 30 Northern Field Report 32 Municipal Finance 35 Municipal Q&A 36 Lab Report Columns

COVER When the City of Romulus was experiencing high water loss in its system, Mayor Robert A. McCraight (left) and DPW Director Roberto Scappaticci (right) undertook a major investigation to find the source.

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THE REVIEW