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Scenario-based shoreline planning can help improve coastal management
Published on April 6, 2021
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning. -
Begin the journey towards parliamentary procedure certification
Published on April 3, 2021
Obtaining credentials as a parliamentarian. -
Incompatible office: what does it mean and how does it differ from a conflict of interest?
Published on March 18, 2021
Conflict of Interest and Incompatible Office are not the same thing. There are unique responses to each situation. -
Community-driven tourism program provides benefits to rural city leaders
Published on March 18, 2021
City of St. Clair, MI leadership team reveals benefits of working together after participating in First Impressions Tourism assessment program. -
Welcome to the Thrive Local Blog
Published on December 15, 2020
We will discuss issues relevant to local democracy and government at the intersection of law, finance and politics. Topics we will explore are chosen to assist local officials and residents to make decisions in their best interest and for the common good. -
What’s in a planning commission’s annual report?
Published on November 6, 2020
The annual report is a requirement of all local government planning commissions and is an opportunity to provide the community and elected officials with a review of planning commission activities and achievements. -
Planning for all generations
Published on October 23, 2020
Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 2
Published on October 19, 2020
Explore the responsibilities of these boards and how the public can become involved and attend the meetings. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards – Part 3
Published on October 19, 2020
Obtain a copy of your ballot and be prepared before you vote. -
Understanding Michigan’s elected University governing boards
Published on October 19, 2020
Michigan is an outlier in its election of University Board Members.
