Events
Summer Workshop 2026
August 5–7, 2026
Farmington, MI
Presentations can be found here. We hope to see you next year!
Upcoming Events
2027
Summer Workshop
August 4–6, 2027
Mayors & Presidents Institute
November 18–19, 2027
Upcoming Events
2026
Summer Workshop
August 5–7, 2026
Farmington
News
Mayor Brenda F. Moore of Saginaw Selected as 2026 President of the Michigan Association of Mayors
Mayor Gary Nelund of Norton Shores Selected as Vice President
The Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) has selected Saginaw Mayor Brenda F. Moore to serve as its new president. The one-year appointment commenced upon her election at MAM’s Annual Meeting that was held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, during the Michigan Municipal League’s Convention in Grand Rapids.
“I have a goal to increase membership in the Michigan Association of Mayors,” said Mayor Moore. “This organization is more than what you might think, and I want new people coming in to know all that MAM has to offer. I want new members to feel like they just inherited a new family.”
Mayor Gary Nelund of Norton Shores was appointed as MAM’s new vice president at the 2025 Mayors and Presidents Institute in Bay City. Mayor Don Gerrie of Sault Sainte Marie was also appointed to fill a vacancy on the MAM Board of Directors.
Mayor Spotlight: Karen J. Snider, Mayor, City of Caro
Mayor Karen J. Snider is a longtime community leader with more than 20 years of service to the citizens of Caro. A lifelong Caro resident and graduate of Caro High School and Michigan State University, Karen has served the community in a variety of roles, including 17 years as clerk/treasurer, two periods as interim city manager, and as a city commissioner before being elected as mayor. She is currently serving her second mayoral term and has been a MAM member since 2024. Mayor Snider also brings 13 years of experience as a paralegal with Legal Services, where she focused on helping individuals in need and worked closely with attorneys to aid clients in building better lives. Her commitment to lifelong learning and helping others has shaped her approach to public service. As mayor, Karen works to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, have a voice in their community, and can take pride in Caro being a thriving place to call home.
Welcome
Join the state’s only association for mayors, village presidents, and township supervisors. Check out what your $120 Michigan Association of Mayors membership includes:
Professional Development
Annual events such as the MAM Summer Workshop and Community Exchange Day provide affordable educational and networking opportunities exclusively designed for MAM members. To garner support for legislative goals, members are encouraged to participate in occasional media events hosted by the MAM board.
Networking
MAM offers an informal network of chief officials from communities large and small. Multiply the effectiveness of your membership by joining the MAM listserv, participating in MAM events, or becoming a MAM board member.
Awards & Recognition
MAM offers the Advocate of the Year Award to recognize mayors and village presidents for excellence in their profession. The award is presented once a year to a peer-nominated individual who has made outstanding contributions to local government.
Board of Directors
MAM’s board of directors provides an opportunity to become further involved in the association’s activities, including event planning and advocacy efforts.