Sheriff Chris Swanson is the “anchor speaker” at #2026CapCon and last gubernatorial candidate at this morning’s General Session.

“8 points to chew on” from candidate Ralph Rebandt at #2026CapCon

Aric Nesbitt, Senate Minority Leader, is up next at #2026CapCon.

Tom Leonard, former speaker of the House, has taken the stage at #2026CapCon, as our third gubernatorial candidate to speak!

Up next is Mike Cox, former attorney general, at #2026CapCon, speaking to his vision for Michigan.

Gubernatorial candidates at #2026CapCon have stirring words for our attendees. Secretary of State Joycelyn Benson offers her message first!

Kicking off #2026CapCon day two with the Legislator Breakfast. Attendees are meeting their reps and senators to talk about the issues that matter the most to their communities.

POV: It’s your first time and first day at #2026CapCon Welcome! We can’t wait to connect with you in person and here, online. 🙌

Do not underestimate your power to influence state level policy. If preemption were an easy, obvious, and effective solution for housing, it would have passed years ago. #2026CapCon #MIHomeProgram #PartnershipOverPreemption

Preemption permits permission not production. - A Wise Man (according to John LaMacchia) #2026CapCon #MIHomeProgram #PartnershipOverPreemption

Local decisions empower durable outcomes. And now we have a chance to cross the 2,000 mark of local officials who have added their name to protect local decision-making. #2026CapCon

Did you hear that? When bills are in their proposal form, that’s the best time to influence the outcome by engaging with your legislators—like at the Legislative Breakfast tomorrow #2026CapCon

At #2026CapCon 1/3 of attendees are here for the first time! Like Jen on our State and Federal Affairs team said, our work is all about relationships and supporting your work as a local leader. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Confidence restores democracy. And local government democracy is the closest to the people. #PartnershipOverPreemption #2026CapCon

Whitmer, lawmakers promise more housing, fewer regulations — but builders aren’t buying it Michigan lawmakers are proposing changes to zoning rules and tax credits to incentivize construction of affordable homes, but builders argue that it will take more than that to make new constructio…

In this article from WLNS-6 News, Reporter Brad LaPlante describes how a state-led housing premption bill package is getting stiff pushback from city and township leaders.

Read more:
www.wlns.com/capital-rund...

#PartnershipOverPreemption

Group of local elected leaders gather to push back on state legislation on zoning, planning issues Macomb and Oakland county officials say “local decisions should be made locally”

In a recent article, the Macomb Times breaks down what approximately 100 local leaders had to say about housing preemption. 🎤🏘️

Read it here:
www.macombdaily.com/2026/02/25/g...

#PartnershipOverPreemption

Our view: Law would blow local control to pieces Michigan lawmakers propose bills to take local zoning control, aiming for affordable housing but sparking widespread opposition.

In a recent opinion piece, the Detroit News declared that proposed housing preemption bills would "blow local control to pieces." ⚠️

Read the full article here: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

#PartnershipOverPreemption

In today's press conference, local leaders gathered to oppose state housing preemption and stress the importance of keeping decision-making closest to the communities affected by it. 🏠

#PartnershipOverPreemption #MIHomeProgram

Projects like Fraser Square prove that partnership is powerful. 🏠

In our latest blog post, Mayor Valerie Kindle describes the groundbreaking of the largest new housing development in Harper Woods in decades. ⬇️

mml.org/blog/resourc...

#MIHomeProgram #PartnershipOverPreemption

Time is running out to participate in the U.P. Community Exchange! ⌛ Get a group of your elected officials and/or municipal employees together to host a fellow Yooper community and then visit them in return.

Learn more and submit your application by this Sunday, February 1.👇
mml.org/education-ev...

Are you registered yet for #2026CapCon? Our early bird pricing ends this Friday, January 30, so don't delay. ⏰

Ready to make your mark at this premier legislative event? Register here:
mml.org/capcon/

#WeLoveWhereYouLive

MML Review Magazine Winter 2026 Animated publication

Reading the latest publication of the Review magazine is the perfect way to spend your winter evening. ☃️📖

Check out the digital copy of the magazine, in full and for FREE, here:
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Michigan’s Housing Crisis: Let Communities Lead - Michigan Municipal League The housing affordability crisis is a national challenge, but the most effective solutions start locally. Michigan’s proposed MI Home Program, championed by the Michigan Municipal League, offers a pra...

If we want to make meaningful housing change in the Great Lakes State, we need to act locally.

Read more on this in our latest blog post, written by National League of Cities CEO Clarence E. Anthony. 👇
mml.org/blog/resourc...

#MIHomeProgram #PartnershipOverPreemption

New year, new season of Live with the League! Tune in TODAY for an exciting show with special guest MML Board President Joshua Atwood. 👏

Watch at 12 p.m. here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What makes a strong town? Housing solutions that uplift unique community voices; not blanket mandates from the capitol.

Read more in this article published by Charles Marohn, founder and president of @strongtowns.org :

#PartnershipOverPreemption #MIHomeProgram #Housing #Strongtowns

Digital Content Designer Job in Dixboro, MI Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team who cares as well? The Michigan Municipal League believes our communities play a critical role in all our lives. We believe ...

Calling all creatives! The League is #hiring a Digital Content Designer. 🖥️

Learn more about this role, including details regarding salary and benefits, and apply here: www.adzuna.com/details/5557...

#jobfairy #webdesign #applynow

Advancing Housing Equity: Partnership Over Preemption Advancing Housing Equity: Partnership Over Preemption

Hot off the press at the MI Chronicle! Saginaw Mayor and Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) President Brenda F. Moore penned this exciting #MIHomeProgram article. 🗞️

Read it here:
michiganchronicle.com/advancing-ho...

#PartnershipOverPreemption

In our latest blog post, "Engineering a Better Housing Pipeline," Mayor Joe LaRussa of Farmington Hills discusses why he supports the #MIHomeProgram and its guiding philosophy of #PartnershipOverPreemption. 🏡

Check it out: mml.org/blog/resourc...

Don't miss your chance to attend our biggest legislative event of the year! CapCon registration is now open. 🥳

Check out the #2026CapCon website and take advantage of early bird pricing here: mml.org/capcon/

Live with the League — 12.8.2025 — Year-End Legislative Updates YouTube video by Michigan Municipal League

It's the end of the year, but that doesn't mean there isn't movement in the MI state legislature. Hear the latest on Monday's Live with the League show.

Watch here, on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkV1...