The MML Review March-April 2022

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6 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up By Chris Hackbarth 10

16 MIWaterNavigator: A Helpdesk for Drinking Water Infrastructure By Grace A. Carey, PhD 20 Diverse Coalition Forms to Urge Strategic Investment of American

League Members Led the Way in Advocacy Efforts in 2021 by Matt Bach

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Rescue Plan Funding By Josh Hovey, APR 24 COVER STORY ServeMICity Your ‘Personal Concierge’ Making Connections to Recovery Funding By Joel Van Kuiken, APR 28 Federal Infrastructure Act Get Ready to Rebuild By Brittney Kohler, Carolyn Berndt, and Angelina Panettieri 31 Next Steps in Michigan’s New Redistricting Process By Edward Woods III COVER The League's ServeMICity initiative provides three services to help members effectively navigate the state and federal funding process: technical assistance, resource library, and workshops. See mml.org for the electronic version of the magazine and past issues.

13 Marihuana Charter Amendment Challenges and Legislative Updates By Leslie Abdoo

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5 Executive Director’s Message 35 Legal Spotlight 36 Municipal Finance 38 Northern Field Report 40 The Lab Report 45 Municipal Q&A 46 Maximize Your Membership

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