Author Archives: Gisgie Gendreau

Thanks to our generous donors, three Michigan communities now have women leaders with the skills they need to make the best decisions for their communities! The Women’s Municipal Leadership Program — part of the League’s 16/50 Project — is celebrating its third success story from the class of 2018. Courtney Magaluk, WMLP 2018 graduate and project manager for the City of Grand Rapids, is … Read More

The Women’s Municipal Leadership Program is an opportunity for aspiring women to advance their skills and hone their leadership abilities on the path to becoming strong local managers. The program is available, in part, with support from the MML Foundation thanks to our generous donors. It packs a lot of learning – lectures and panels filled with content, tools, and tactics … Read More

The City of Hamtramck calls itself “the world in two square miles.” Now, this diverse community where more than 30 languages are spoken wants to be the recreation destination for Michigan residents. “A place for the kids to play baseball, soccer, cricket, tennis. A place to bike,” Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Tom Niczay says without taking a breath. “Walking paths; … Read More

By donating just $10.30 a month, Matt Bach is helping fund scholarships, assisting women reach their career goals, saving Michigan’s cities and supporting communities’ efforts to be more sustainable. Bach, the League’s communications director, is one of the regular monthly contributors to the MML Foundation and its many causes – scholarships, the SaveMICity campaign, the 16/50 Project and Michigan Green … Read More

Thanks to our generous donors, officials from Lincoln Park and the Village of Elk Rapids have been awarded the Tim Doyle Scholarship that will cover the costs to participate in an upcoming Michigan Municipal League training for recently elected local officials. They were selected by the MML Foundation to attend an Elected Officials Academy Core Weekender training May 3-4 in … Read More

Frances McMullan is now the Ypsilanti city manager. Formerly the city clerk, she credits the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program for helping her build her confidence and giving her the skills she needed for this new leadership position. Part of the League’s 16/50 Project, the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program provides coaching, networking, budgeting and economic development training for women who want … Read More

We hope to see you this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, at the League’s annual Capital Conference at the Lansing Center. While you’re there, make sure to visit the Expo and stop by the League’s booth where we’ll be sharing information about available scholarships for members and students. And drop off your business card for a chance to win a … Read More

Kim Awrey says it was a presentation by Mason City Administrator Deborah Stuart that allowed her to see herself as leading her own hometown of Gaylord. The current city manager has more than 30 years of experience in everything from waste-water treatment plants to roads. The thought of following in his footsteps used to terrify her. “Debbie talked about having … Read More