Resources

Explore these resources to learn more about issues related to the Millennial Mayors Congress. Also find opportunities for Millennials and notes from MMC events in the Millennials and Notes sections.

Local Government

Michigan Municipal League resources - Publications and videos that provide an introduction to Michigan's local government structure, organization and functionality.
In the Ring - A series of issue briefings that explore revenue sharing, energy, health care and other challenges facing local governments.

Regional Issues

One D - A collaboration created to transform metro Detroit into one of the world's great regions.
Detroit Renaissance - A private, non-profit executive leadership organization dedicated to accelerating the region’s economic growth.
Michigan Future, Inc. - A think tank offering many reports about Michigan's transition to a knowledge economy.
Blueprint for American Prosperity - A Brookings Institution initiative to promote an economic agenda that builds on the assets and centrality of metropolitan areas.

New Economy and Talent

From the Land Policy Institute at MSU: Chasing the Past or Investing in the Future_Summary Report
From Michigan Future, Inc: Young Talent in the Great Lakes_MI Future.pdf
From the Michigan Municipal League: Prosperity Agenda_MML.pdf
From Living Cities: Green Cities.pdf
From Eric Robertson, Keynote Speaker at MMC Inaugural Meeting: Culture of Opportunity.pdf

Data

Census Plus - A tool from the Brookings Institution that allows users to rank the nation’s largest cities, counties, metropolitan areas, and all 50 states on a range of demographic and economic indicators.