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Tuesday, March 20
Workshops
Council-Manager Relations
- Victor Cardenas, Assistant City Manager, Novi
- Adam Smith, City Administrator, Grand Ledge; Advocacy Chair, Michigan Municipal Executives
Michigan Kids in Prison
- Human Impact Partners
- Justice Policy Institute report
- Mary King, Executive Director, Michigan Council on Crime & Delinquency
- Youth Behind Bars report, Michelle Weemhoff and Kristen Staley
Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Your Community?
- Dustin McDonald, Vice President of Government Relations, and Kelli Hykes, Senior Associate Government Relations, Weedmaps
- Clyde Robinson, City Attorney, Kalamazoo
Cyber Security Awareness in the Digital Age
- Phil Bertolini, Deputy County Executive/CIO, Oakland County
- Charles Norton, IT Director, Battle Creek
- Colin Taggart, Cybersecurity Senior Manager, Plante Moran
General Session
Wednesday, March 21
Morning General Sessions
The National League of Cities and How They Advocate on Your Behalf in Washington
Morning Breakout Sessions
Lobbying 2.0
Local Charters & Michigan Election Law
Retiree Health Insurance
Public Engagement and Civility in Local Government
Office Hours with the State Treasurer
Afternoon General Session
Inside the Capital Dome: Lansing Insiders Break Down Policy and Politics
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Lead and Copper: How the New Proposed Rule Could Affect Your Community
Lobbying 3.0
Medical Marihuana – Where Are We Now?
Smart Technology and Infrastructure: How Are They Changing Cities?
Reversing the Opioid Epidemic: Strategies to Save Lives and Communities