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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

Learn how the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is engaging the private sector in developing regional solutions. This article explores SEMCOG's partnerships with the National Association of Regional Councils, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, and other stakeholders, as well as the benefits and challenges of private sector engagement. Discover the issues on SEMCOG's agenda and the future of regional development in Southeast Michigan.

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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

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  1. Developing Regional Solutions Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

  2. Engaging the Private Sector National Association of Regional Councils June 2019

  3. Michigan and the SEMCOG Region Great Lakes Michigan SE Michigan Detroit

  4. Methods of Private Sector Engagement

  5. Participation in SEMCOG task forces and work groups

  6. Partnering in Public Education

  7. Partnering with Metropolitan Affairs Coalition

  8. MAC • Business, Labor, Education, Government Coalition • Separate 60 person board • Including several SEMCOG Officers • Co-chair from each sector • Addressing regional issues • Staffed by SEMCOG • ED of SEMCOG serves as President

  9. Activities • Building One Community-Recognition • Partner with SEMCOG in Economic Development • Principles for Prosperity Issues Agenda

  10. Benefits to SEMCOG • Broader Understanding of Regional Issues • Access to expertise outside public sector • Opportunity to build cross sector consensus • More influence with state and federal representatives

  11. Challenges • Working for two boards • Reconciling policy differences • SEMCOG approves staff involvement in MAC work program • SEMCOG represented on MAC board • MAC action requires majority approval of each sector- ensuring consensus • Business engagement with small and multi-national companies

  12. Issues Agenda • Immigration Policy • Public Health • Opioid Abuse • Marijuana • Mental Health Reform • Term limits • Governmental Ethics

  13. Issues agenda • Public transit • K-12 Education Reform • Promoting Skilled Trades • Infrastructure Investment • Lead and Copper Rule • Local government finance and personal property tax reform

  14. Future

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