Host: Emily Kieliszewski, Membership Engagement Specialist, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Brenda Jones, President, Detroit City Council

At the League's 2019 Convention, Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones lent her talent and expertise to several sessions. In between all those activities, our Emily Kieliszewski sat down with Jones to get her take on her path in Detroit politics, her unique experience in Congress, and her advice for women and young people interested in entering the political arena.

Host:Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:John LaMacchia, Asst. Dir., State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal LeagueHerasanna Richards, Legislative Associate, Michigan Municipal League

On the heels of Gov. Whitmer's State of the State address, we discussed how her positions and policies will affect Michigan communities. We also dove into the damage being caused by high water levels in our state's coastal communities and what's being done to address the problem.

Host: Dan Gilmartin, CEO & Executive Director, Michigan Municipal League

Guest: Lilly Shoup, Senior Director, Transportation Policy & Partnerships, Lyft

Dan Gilmartin sat down with Lilly Shoup from Lyft at the Michigan Municipal League's Policy Forum on technology, smart cities and big data. Shoup shared how Lyft is looking beyond just providing an affordable, reliable transportation option. They see the ability of transportation to shape communities and the way people explore their city and interact with their fellow citizens.

Host:Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guest:Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

The State has launched into the next budget year with the annual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. Tune in to this episode of Monday Morning Live to learn about budget expectations for the coming year and how they might affect revenue sharing to communities. We also talked about the Governor's upcoming State of the State, her potential new plan for fixing the roads, a multitude of valuable sessions at our upcoming CapCon 2020, and more.

Host:Tony Minghine, Deputy Executive Director & COO, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal LeagueKathy Angerer, City Manager, Hamtramck

Keyworth and Hamtramck stadiums have a storied history in the City of Hamtramck. Learn how the League has partnered with the City of Hamtramck, Hamtramck Public Schools, Detroit City Football Club, and others to leverage an $800,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to restore the stadiums and create a comprehensive recreation plan to serve the community, the schools, and the region.

Host:Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guests:Chris Hackbarth, Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal LeagueShanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League

On the first Monday Morning Live of 2020, we discussed some introduced bills that will move forward, the Governor's upcoming State of the State address, and the expectation that she will propose a new approach to road funding. We also talked about the League's Policy Forums on future city issues. View video on Facebook.

Host:Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guest:State Representative Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.)

State Representative Donna Lasinski shared her insights on civility in local government in a session at the League's 2019 Convention in Detroit. Afterwards, she sat down for a conversation on her constructive approach to talking about communities' futures and how to get there. Very important topic in today's contentious political environment.

Host:Tony Minghine, Deputy Executive Director & COO, Michigan Municipal League

Guest:Tim Dempsey, Vice President, Public Sector Consultants

A new study and online database shows that Michigan cities on average have 12 percent less revenue today than they did 15 years ago. On this episode of SaveMICity, we delve into the reasons for the revenue sharing decline with Tim Dempsey of Public Sector Consultants, the organization that produced the report on behalf of the League. 

To view the study and online database, click here.

Host:Matt Bach, Director of Communications, Michigan Municipal League

Guest:Chris Hackbarth, Director of State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

On this week's Monday Morning Live, the League's Matt Bach sits down with Chris Hackbarth in a one-on-one conversation about the state budget deal tentatively reached between Governor Whitmer and the Legislature. We discuss what the budget means for cities and touch on other bills being worked on this week involving historic tax credits and regional transit authorities. We also run down our upcoming Newly Elected Officials training happening in Lansing on Dec. 11, Walker on Jan. 14, and Ann Arbor on Jan. 23. You can still register by clicking on the trainings that interest you in our events calendar here: http://www.mml.org/events/calendar.htm. This will be our last Monday Morning Live of the year. Our next one is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6.

Host:Dan Gilmartin, CEO & Executive Director, Michigan Municipal League

Guest:Rick Jacobs, CEO, Accelerator for America

After an engaging presentation at Michigan Municipal League's 2019 Convention in Detroit, Rick Jacobs sat down with Dan Gilmartin to expand on the work of Accelerator for America. Their mission is to find projects happening at the local level that they can scale and/or replicate to help communities deal with economic insecurity. They've put together a top-notch advisory council comprised of mayors, union leaders, CEOs, and NGO leaders to provide technical assistance and grants to bring about investment in transit and infrastructure. Accelerator for America is also intent on promoting economic development in Opportunity Zones. Learn more about Accelerator for America: https://www.acceleratorforamerica.com/