MTA Summer Legislative Conference

2011 Summer Legislative Conference

was held: 

Date: August 3-5, 2011

Place: Crystal Mountain Resort,

Thompsonville, MI

During MTA's 2011 Summer Conference Thursday luncheon on August 4, Robert LaBrant gave a Powerpoint presentation on "Michigan's Legislative Redistricting." Mr. LaBrant has given permission for us to post his presentation on our website. To view this presentation in pdf format, please click here.

MTA wishes to thank the following resource people for participating in our 2011 MTA Summer Legislative Conference that was held August 3-5, 2011 at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, MI.

Thursday, August 4, 2011:

• Welcoming Remarks - Jack Randolph, MTA president, supervisor of East China Chtr. Twp.
• Opening Statements - Larry Merrill, MTA executive director
• Latest News from Lansing - David Bertram, Bill Anderson and Tom Frazier, MTA Legislative Department
• Reforming Our State's Tax Structure - Sen. Steve Bieda, Dist. 9; Sen. Mike Kowall, Dist. 15; Rep. Bob Constan, Dist. 16; and Rep. Jud Gilbert, Dist. 81.
• Michigan Legislative Redistricting - Robert LaBrant, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
• Challenges Facing Law Enforcement - Rep. Bradford Jacobsen, Dist. 46; Rep. Richard LeBlanc, Dist. 18; and Lt. Col. Dn Atkinson, deputy director, Michigan State Police
• Reforming Environmental Regulations - Rep. Ken Goike, Dist. 33; Rep. Eileen Kowall, Dist. 44; Randy Gross, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; and James Clift, Michigan Environmental Council

Friday, August 5, 2011:

• Publication of Legal Notices - Sen. David Robertson, Dist. 26; Rep. Kevin Daley, Dist. 82; and Jim Young, Michigan Press Association.
• Uni-Gov/Cooperative Services - Sen. Dave Hildenbrand, Dist. 29; Sen. Arlan Meekhof, Dist. 30; Rep. Amanda Price, Dist. 89; Rep. Ken Yonker, Dist. 72; and Nyal Deems, Varnum Law Firm

Questions regarding the Summer Legislative Forum?

If you have any questions regarding the Summer Legislative Forum, please call the Legislative Department (ask for Erma Linn) or drop us an email or fax.
Telephone: (517) 321-6467
Email: legislation@michigantownships.org
Fax: (517) 321-8908