Accolades: Commentary From MML Education Program Participants

“When we accept the leadership responsibility of representing our neighbors as a city or village official, we also accept the awesome challenge of staying abreast of a host of complex issues, from arbitration to municipal finance to zoning and everything in between. The Michigan Municipal League’s wide array of excellent continuing education programs are invaluable for those of us who want to keep up, stay sharp and serve our communities effectively.”
– Robert D. Slattery Jr. Mayor, Mt. Morris

“ As the youngest city commissioner and mayor ever elected in Mount Pleasant, I’ve found the Michigan Municipal League’s education programs to be highly useful in providing me with the tools I need – both personal and professional – to serve our city’s residents on a daily basis.”
– Adam A. Miller Mayor, Mt. Pleasant

“ I have found MML education programs to be very informative and helpful in my duties as mayor pro-tem of Charlevoix. By addressing day-to-day topics, they help participants make optimal decisions for effective city government.”
– Bill Bellows Councilmember, Charlevoix

“ As mayor of the city of Hastings and a councilmember for many years, I have relied on the informative and up-to-date educational programs provided by the Michigan Municipal League to learn about municipal government and stay informed on important issues.”
– Robert L. May Mayor, Hastings

“ As a newly elected official, I knew that I had to get up to speed on many issues quickly in order to meet my obligations to the citizens who elected me; so I immediately signed up for classes with the MML Elected Officials Academy. I have learned a great deal and highly recommend the courses to recently elected officials as well as those who have served in city government for a period of time. MML education programs benefit everyone.”
– James L. Sinclair Mayor Pro-Tem, Rogers City

“The MML education programs are vital to my knowledge base as an elected official. Topics range from basic training on how to be an effective official to more advanced classes on current municipal areas of concern. By providing the necessary information for decision making, MML programs ensure that I do a better job of leading our community.”
– Gretchen Driskell Mayor, Saline

“ The information I have received through the League’s educational programs has been of immeasurable value in managing our village and moving it forward.”
– Lawrence J. Schmitz Village Manager, Breckenridge

“ I found the League’s educational programs extremely useful in providing me with good, solid information that I have been able to use in my role as a councilmember.”
– Lois Richardson Councilmember, Ypsilanti

“ I have found MML education programs to be an invaluable resource. They have not only enhanced my leadership skills but have provided me with a sound knowledge base on many aspects of governance ranging from the nitty-gritty operations of local government to a wide array of issues that impact my constituents. I highly recommend these programs to local leaders who want to be well informed and prepared to take on the often complex matters that come before us.”
– Carol Shafto Councilmember, Alpena

“ MML’s educational programs are very practical. I use the knowledge every day as president of a village. Equally important is the networking with other officials. Learning from the experiences of my peers has been a wonderful benefit to me and to the village.”
– Bill Lasher Village President, Ovid