Urban Affairs - The PlayersMichigan House Committee: Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs•Chair: Representative Marie Donigan (D-26th District)•Majority Vice-Chair: Representative Vicki Barnett (D-37th District) •Minority Vice-Chair: Representative Pete Lund (R-36th District) State Senator Alan Sanborn (R-11th District)Chair of Michigan Senate's Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory ReformMichigan Municipal LeagueA non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting local government leadership and development. They proactively represent municipalities to assist them in sustaining highly livable, desirable, and unique places within the state.Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)-Michigan DivisionA community organization of low and moderate income people supporting social and economic justice through direct action and legislative advocacyCommunity Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)A non profit organization made up of community development corporations and individuals that promotes the rebuilding of neighborhoods and revitalizing of Michigan's communities. CEDAM also has a Public Policy Committee that advocates for legislation supporting community and economic development.Michigan Township AssociationA nonprofit organization that supports the 1,242 townships in Michigan by supporting legislation that benefits townships and providing seminars, professional development programs, and publications about current issuesMichigan Association of CountiesAn organization that lobbies on behalf of 699 county commissioners in Michigan for legislation that promotes county government. The Michigan Association for Counties also has a political action committee (MAC PAC) that gives funds to candidates running for office that support the beliefs of the organization.West Michigan Strategic AllianceAn organization in Western Michigan, made up of individuals representing the government, businesses, and institutions, that works to promote a regional mindset and collaboration in the area.Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)An organization of local governments that work with elected leaders to overcome regional issues that extend beyond individual government boundaries. The Southeastern region includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties.Michigan Association of RegionsAn organization that represents and advocates for the fourteen state planning and development regions.Transportation Riders UnitedA non-profit organization dedicated to improving transportation access and mobility in the Greater Detroit area.Michigan House Committee: Urban PolicyChair: Representative Gabe Leland (D-10th District)Majority Vice-Chair: Representative David E. Nathan (D-11th District) Minority Vice-Chair: Representative Representative Paul Scott (R-51st District) Bing pushes for stronger ties between Detroit, regionDetroit Mayor Dave Bing reached out to Oakland County on Wednesday night, urging greater collaboration to help revitalize the city and boost the region.
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Corey Brown is Urban Affairs Fellow and Correspondent for the Michigan Policy Network. He is a first year Pre-Med student at Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State Univerity. Originally from Sugarcreek, Ohio, a small rural town in Northwest Ohio, Corey brings an unbiased perspective towards Michigan Policy. After graduation he plans to pursue medical school and set up practice in underpriviliged areas where quality medical service is needed.