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Ensuring public participation in meetings takes work and organization
Published on October 8, 2019
Meaningful public participation requires some very basic communication skills. Remember the key components of planning effective meetings. -
Embarking on planning and zoning for the first time? Think it through!
Published on September 10, 2019
Local units of government without zoning, or townships subject to county zoning that might be considering adopting their own zoning ordinance, should think the process and requirements through carefully. -
It is not just any attorney: Find the lawyer that has a focus in municipal law
Published on September 5, 2019
There are many different kinds of law. Different attorneys have experience in certain types of law. The task is to find the lawyer that focuses on the type of law you need. -
MSU teams with state’s top universities to provide economic forecasting for city of Detroit
Published on July 12, 2019
MSU Extension will work with University of Michigan, Wayne State to provide city of Detroit economic analysis and forecasting. -
Civic discussions with youth: The gas tax
Published on May 30, 2019
What is a reasonable amount to pay for roads? Who should pay it? -
Municipal Budget Part 3: Municipal budget legislation
Published on April 26, 2019
What legislation in Michigan governs Municipal Budgets? -
Municipal Budget Part 4: Your role in the municipal budget process
Published on April 26, 2019
Allow your voice to be heard in the municipal budget process for your community. -
The Municipal Budget Part 2: What is fiscal sustainability?
Published on April 25, 2019
Fiscal sustainability and how it applies to local units of government. -
The Municipal Budget (Part 1): Understanding municipal budgets
Published on April 23, 2019
The fundamentals of Municipal Budgets. -
Opportunity Zone trainings for local community leaders offered by MSU Extension
Published on April 16, 2019
Opportunity Zones are being billed as a potential major community investment vehicle, and these trainings explain the fundamentals for local governments.