legislation
Collaborative urban planning meeting at SEMCOG office, diverse professionals discussing transportation and infrastructure issues.

Legislative Task Force Kicks Off Development of New Platform

Task force members discussed critical policy issues in smaller groups, focusing on infrastructure, communities, economy, and natural assets.
Michael SpenceJul. 26 2024
legislation
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Legislative Task Force kicks off next month – And they need your help!

The task force is comprised of members from cities, villages, townships, and education institutions from the seven-county Southeast Michigan region.
Michael SpenceJun. 12 2024
local government efficiency
Participants attending a SEMCOG 101 Group workshop in a modern conference room

SEMCOG 101

This orientation was designed for newly elected officials and those wishing to become more engaged with SEMCOG.
Amy MalmerJun. 3 2024
regionalism
Panelists seated in green chairs speak during Civility blog Panel, with a moderator standing at a podium in a modern meeting space.

An Evening of Civility

SEMCOG partnered with MAC, The Civility Project, Oakland University's Center for Civic Engagement, and Huntington Bank to present an Evening of Civility.
Amy MalmerMay. 22 2024
community and economic development
Aerial image of a waterfront community with commercial buildings, tree‑lined streets, and a wide river in the background.

Celebrating Economic Development Week: SEMCOG’s New Economic Development Council

Communities recognize those who work to drive economic prosperity, create job opportunities, attract and grow talent and businesses, and improve quality of life
David StruckMay. 10 2024
education
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Don Hubler: Passionate Advocate for Students

Last week, Southeast Michigan's own Don Hubler was elected President of the National School Boards Association (NSBA).
Naheed HuqApr. 16 2024
regionalism
Participants seated in a conference room as a presenter shares benchmarking data displayed on two large screens at the front.

What’s the Plan – Profile: Southeast Michigan Transportation Safety Plan

This plan identifies the region's key safety needs and guides investment decisions to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, while promoting safe travel.
Jenya AbramovichApr. 12 2024
regionalism
Justice 40 meeting with attendees at SEMCOG office

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

SEMCOG celebrates Black History Month and shares an update on our goal to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sheryl TheriotFeb. 23 2024
environment
Presenter at a podium addressing attendees during a SEMCOG meeting, with a display screen showing category numbers behind them.

Three big things about the Southeast Michigan Healthy Climate Plan

SEMCOG's Healthy Climate Task Force recently held its first meeting, kicking off a two-year process to develop the Southeast Michigan Healthy Climate Plan.
Tyler KlifmanOct. 26 2023
local government effectiveness
Laptop on a desk showing a food photo being edited in graphic software, with color tools and layers visible on the screen

Mastering the Art of Optimizing Photos for Your Website: A Step-by-Step Image Optimization Guide

This article delves into the importance of image file size optimization, introduces the 1MB rule, and provides instruction to resize and compress images.
April ScalesOct. 23 2023