Government and Community
Upcoming programs and events:
Local Government Budgeting in Uncertain Times
September 10, 2025 11:30AM – 12:30PM Zoom
A free webinar featuring a panel of local leaders and a discussion forum on strategies for navigating state budget uncertainty and keeping local budgets on track.
Annual Case Law and Legislative Update 2025
September 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:15PM Zoom
This program highlights major recent land use court cases and explains the significance to planning and zoning frameworks and decision making, plus reviews new legislation.
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready
September 25, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
Citizen Planner St Joseph County Classroom Program 2025
October 2, 2025 – November 6, 2025 Colon Fire and Rescue Department at 1063 M 86, Colon, MI 49040This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities Van Buren County
October 8, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM MSU Extension - Van Buren County, 57418 CR 681, Suite A, Hartford, MI 49057
This 90 minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
2025 October MCP Webinar: Rural Planning: Exploring Non-Urban Planning
October 16, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - October 2025
October 20, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
Fall 2025 Citizen Planner via Zoom
November 3, 2025 – December 8, 2025 Zoom
This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
Communicating Through Conflict - November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025 6:30PM – 8:30PM Zoom
Communicating Through Conflict workshops provide participants with tools and techniques to handle heated situations and interpersonal conflict more effectively.
Short-Term Rental Policy Options for Local Communities Virtual via Zoom Webinar
November 12, 2025 6:30PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This 90 minute program will explore trends and policy tools for communities to consider related to short-term rentals (STRs).
2025 November MCP Webinar: 4th Annual Master Citizen Planner Showcase
November 20, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.
Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Winter 2025)
December 3, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Fiscally Ready Communities: Getting Grant Ready - December 2025
December 4, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to help local government officials navigate the full lifecycle of grants—from identifying the right opportunities to ensuring compliance and successful reporting.
Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Winter 2025)
December 10, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.
Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Winter 2025)
December 17, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.
MSU Extension 2026 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program
January 22, 2026 – February 20, 2026 Mt Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites, Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S Mission St., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
The MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program teaches zoning administration techniques to reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.
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