Resources

First Impressions Tourism Summary Report - City of Grand Blanc, October 2023

Published on October 3, 2023
This report is a general summary of raw data generated from visitor assessment surveys, photos, and discussions. Information presented in this report reflects the exclusive perspectives of five visitors to the City of Grand Blanc and surrounding region.
Relief at the Right Time: How Michigan's Local Governments are Spending their State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds

Published on August 7, 2023
As of March 31, 2023, approximately $1.9 billion, or about 42 percent, has been obligated out of the $4.4 billion dispersed among over 1,700 local Michigan units from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Local Fiscal Recover Funds (SLFRF).
Dealing with the Challenge of Economic Uncertainty

Published on April 20, 2023
Dr. Eric Scorsone discusses the impact of inflation and economic challenges, what direction the economy might be heading in, and steps local governments can take to prepare for a variety of scenarios.
Considering the impact of Remote Work on Income Tax Refunds: Michigan Municipal Governments

Published on March 17, 2023
The proportion of Americans engaged in remote work grew by unprecedented amounts over the course of the pandemic, with several implications for local governments in Michigan stemming from this change.
Challenges facing Michigan Local Governments

Published on March 15, 2023
The current stability of local government should be seen as opportunity to fix the system and prevent future problems.
ZBA Online Certificate Course: Self-Registration Instructions

Published on January 30, 2023
The ZBA Online Certificate Course is a self-paced online training designed for members of the local government Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), local government staff who work alongside the ZBA, and local government managers and attorneys.
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-2: Promote the Vote 2022

Published on October 11, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of statewide ballot proposal 22-2, which would amend the Michigan Constitution to expand voting rights protections.
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3: Reproductive Freedom for All

Published on September 23, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-3, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights, including the right to abortion care.
Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1: Financial Disclosure Reports & Legislative Term Limits

Published on September 23, 2022
This bulletin offers Michigan voters a brief analysis of Statewide Ballot Proposal 22-1, which would amend the Michigan Constitution.
Sample #1E: Bylaws for a Planning Commission

Published on July 7, 2022
This presents a sample bylaws, for a planning commission in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs that may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent for a given community.