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Wed., Sept. 13
WORKSHOPS
Building Trust Between Citizens and Law Enforcement
- Esther Fifelski, Human Relations Coordinator, Holland
- Steve Kemper, Sheriff, Ottawa County
- Robert Stevenson, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP)
Council-Manager Relations
- Daryl Delabbio, Ph.D., ICMA Regional Vice President
- Kathie Grinzinger, Lead Executive Recruiter, Michigan Municipal League
Understanding the General Law Village Act
GENERAL SESSION
The Impact of Federal Decisions on State and Local Government
Community Excellence Awards Presentations
- Cadillac – The Plaza at Cadillac Commons (download pdf) (view video)
- WINNER! Hudsonville – Hudsonville Terra Square (view video)
- Milan – Milan’s Downtown Redevelopment and Revitalization (view video)
- Wayne – Bicycling Means Business and Friendship in Wayne, Michigan (view video)
Thurs., Sept. 14
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2017 State of the Cities Addresses: Highlights and How-Tos
Developing a Community Energy Strategy
- Anne Saliers, Community Energy Services Manager, Holland Board of Public Works (view video)
Illegal/Improper Municipal Expenditures
- Eric D. Williams, City Attorney, Big Rapids; Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Board of Directors
- League Fact Sheet: Municipal Expenditures
Keys to Successful Millage Proposals
Legislative Update
GENERAL SESSION
America in Bloom
- Tony Ferrara, First Vice President, America in Bloom
Ethical Public Leadership
BREAKOUT SESSION
America in Bloom: Connecting the Dots
Fri., Sept. 15
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Gender Balance Challenge
Getting Redevelopment Sites Moving
Practicing Ethical Public Leadership
Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities
GENERAL SESSION
The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact