Michigan Municipal League Honors Graduates of 2022 Elected Officials Academy

ANSING, Michigan - The Michigan Municipal League is honoring 18 graduates of its 2022 Elected Officials Academy.

Now in its 25th year, the Elected Officials Academy is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of public servant. The Elected Officials Academy, a voluntary education and recognition program, was created in 1997 by a board of elected officials working with League staff.

The officials were honored during the League's CapCon that took place in Lansing April 18-19.

"The Elected Officials Academy is an outstanding program that helps local officials improve their understanding of municipal governance, which allows them to better serve their communities and constituents. We are thankful to have so many dedicated public servants who have participated in the program this year," said League Board President Barbara Ziarko, Sterling Heights Councilmember.

Recipients of the 2022 Level One Education Award who have completed 25 academy credits are the following elected officials:

Port Huron Councilmember Anita Ashford

Greenville Councilmember James Barrus

Novi Councilmember Laura Casey

Lowell Mayor Pro Tem Marty Chambers

Owosso Councilmember Janae Fear

District 65 Michigan State Representative Jaime Greene

Hastings Mayor David Tossava

Harper Woods Councilmember Ivery Toussant, Jr.

The recipients of the 2022 Level Two Leadership Award who have completed 55 academy credits are:

Lowell Mayor Mike DeVore

Farmington Mayor Pro Tem Joe LaRussa

Greenville Councilor Larry Moss

Hastings Mayor David Tossava.

The recipients of the 2022 Level Three Governance Award who have completed 100 academy credits are:

Montrose Mayor Colleen Brown

Saline Councilmember Janet Dillon

Auburn Mayor Lee Kilbourn

Harper Woods Mayor Valerie Kindle

Port Huron Mayor Pauline Repp

The 2022 Level Four Ambassador Award, the highest-level that is awarded for the completion of 150 academy credits, was earned by Dearborn Heights Treasurer Lisa Hicks-Clayton.