Advocacy

With a fulltime presence at the state capital, the League advocates on behalf of its members —cities, villages and urban townships—in Lansing, Washington DC and the courts.

 

 

 

Legislative Priorities

Transportation & Transit – Proposing several initiatives to fund Michigan’s transportation and infrastructure systems. Blog, talking points and more!

 

Funding Michigan’s Communities – Advocating for adequate state funding (called revenue sharing) for communities so they can support the essential services that contribute to quality of life and make communities the types of places where people want to live and businesses want to locate.

 

Environmental Protection – Promoting environmental protection and the wise use of tax dollars to enhance environmental quality. Interested MML members are offered an additional Environmental Affairs Service (EAS).

 

Policy Committees

The League's legislative policy committees guide the organization's advocacy efforts by providing general direction and legislative policy recommendations to the board of trustees and staff on a variety of local government issues.

2008-2009 Core Principles (PDF)

Public Policy

Michigan Fiscal Responsibility Project – Providing citizens, policymakers, elected officials, and the media with accurate information about state government taxes and spending in Michigan

Community Design & Education Program Center - Assists local officials in identifying, developing and implementing programs and strategies that will enhance the state’s communities as vibrant places for the 21st Century.