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December 17, 2008 

And here, it begins: well over 100 people came out to the Renaissance Club in Detroit last night to discuss the Millennial Mayors Congress and the role that our region’s future leaders will play in it. They came from Oakland, Macomb, the Grosse Pointes, Detroit and Downriver. Some were familiar faces, but most were new to the conversation. They’d come with the prospect of learning how they could get involved and connect with others who, like them, want to do something to improve this place So far, I’ve written about the concepts underlying the Millennial Mayors Congress.

But if you’re like me, you’re probably curious about how it will take shape. What will the Millennial Mayors Congress look like? How will it function, and what can it accomplish?

Let's envision the Congress in action.

Read the rest of special project director Sharon Carney's reflections on the Millennial Mayors Congress over at her Metromode blog

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Because southeast Michigan matters to all of us.

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Letter from the Staff (and Friends)

Millennials and Mentoring

Personal relationships are key for inviting young talent in southeast Michigan to be active civic leaders. Ferndale City Manager Robert Bruner once worked as an assistant manager both in Oak Park and for Ypsilanti City Manager Edward Koryzno. Bruner credits the mentoring of Koryzno and other experienced leaders for guiding him into his current role in city government. 
 

Bruner and Koryzno shared their thoughts on mentoring in local government with the Suburbs Alliance.

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