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6 An Overlooked Economic Powerhouse for Small Cities By Ilana Preuss 10 What You Need to Know about November 3, 2020 By Justin Roebuck & Barb Byrum

17 CampaigningwithaPurpose Public Employees/Officials Support of Ballot Proposals By Christopher Trebilcock 20 The Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office at U-M Museum of Art

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A Collaboration across Arts, Social Science, and Local Government By Jacqueline Beaudry 24 COVER STORY Municipal Clerks The Titans of Local Government By Liz Foley 28 Election Security

14 Voting Districts Drawn a New Way—By the People, for the People By Edward Woods III

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Preparing for Cyber Incidents By National League of Cities 32 Furthering the Momentum in Elections Equity By Lois Allen Richardson COVER 2020 Clerks of the Year. (l-r) Melanie Ryska, City of Sterling Heights; Angie Koon, Village of Kalkaska; and Mary Clark, Delta Charter Township. Photo taken by Marie Hill, Michigan Municipal League's brand manager. See mml.org for the electronic version of the magazine and past issues.

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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What You Need to Know about November 3, 2020 >> p. 10

Voting Districts Drawn a New Way—By the People, for the People >> p. 14

The Ann Arbor City Clerk’s Office at U-M Museum of Art >> p. 20

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