MML CapCon 2023 Program

Wednesday, April 19

Lobbying 2.0 Meeting Rooms 204-205 The Legislature is constantly changing and taking on new issues. How can you keep up with it all? Join members of the League’s lobbying staff as we discuss the ins and outs of understanding the Michigan Legislature. This session is for members who are just diving into the Lansing arena, as well as veterans seeking a refresher. Earn an Elected Officials Academy Advocacy Credit in this session. Speaker(s): John LaMacchia II, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Herasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League EOA Room Moderator: Pamela Howd, Councilor, City of Linden ICMA CC: Policy Facilitation and Implementation; Communication and Information Sharing 11:45 am–1:15 pm Networking Luncheon Exhibit Hall A 11:45 am–1:15 pm Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Meeting & Luncheon* Governor’s Room 1:15–1:30 pm Networking Break Exhibit Hall A Sponsored by: Hennessey Engineers & ITC Holdings Corp. 1:30–2:30 pm Breakout Sessions Addressing Homelessness at the Community Level Meeting Rooms 101-102 There is no single experience of homelessness. For some, homelessness can be temporary and brief while for others it can last for months or years. Hear from experts as they share proven policies and ways to access available resources to improve systems and support communities to prevent and end homelessness in ways that leave no one behind. Speaker(s): Eric Hufnagel, Executive Director,

Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Kelly Rose, Chief Housing Solutions Officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

EOA Room Moderator: Bill Ostash, Councilmember, City of Saginaw ICMA CC: Strategic Leadership; Strategic Planning; Community and Resident Service; Service Delivery

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