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Local Government Administration

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Connect 351 was a great launch pad for the work ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Feb 02, 2026

MMA urges Revenue Committee to support fiscal provisions in proposed Municipal Empowerment Act

TestimonyOther Local Taxes Dec 23, 2025

Looking to gratitude in the face of adversity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 03, 2025

To ease division, we must commit to dignity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Oct 01, 2025

In testimony to Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, MMA expresses strong support for series of bills that would increase municipal efficiency and effectiveness

TestimonyLocal Government Administration Jun 27, 2025

Remote, hybrid meetings are local government success story

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Records and Open Meetings Feb 28, 2025

Connect 351: A great launch for the uncertain road ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 31, 2025

Resolution Supporting the Modernization and Efficiency of Local Government (2025)

MMA ResolutionsLocal Government Administration Jan 25, 2025

As challenges abound, let’s use kindness as a tool

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 03, 2025

MMA’s nonpartisan approach more important than ever

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 02, 2024

MMA welcomes first chief equity officer

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Nov 01, 2024

Join us, for Connect 351

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Oct 01, 2024

MMA convenes municipal communicators

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Sep 04, 2024

Exciting changes at the MMA

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jul 12, 2024

MMA urges House members to support key investments in economic development bond bill

TestimonyEconomic Development Jun 25, 2024

Municipal buildings are centers of essential services, but they need help

Executive Director's ReportsOther Local Taxes Jun 03, 2024

MMA offers robust training for municipal officials

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration May 01, 2024

MMA asks Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to support Municipal Empowerment Act

TestimonyLocal Government Administration Mar 08, 2024

Offering appreciation all around for successful MMA Annual Meeting

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Feb 01, 2024

MMA Board identifies priorities for 2024

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 03, 2024
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