Events
Mayors and Presidents Institute 2025
November 13–14, 2025
Bay City, MI
Presentations can be found here. Thanks for coming!
Upcoming Events
2026
Summer Workshop
August 5–7, 2026
Farmington, MI
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: Harry Burdett, Mayor, Springfield
Harry Burdett has served as mayor of the City of Springfield since 2015 and previously served as a councilmember, being first elected in 1997. Mayor Burdett also serves on various committees and boards including the Planning Commission, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) / Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Access Vision Board of Directors. In addition, Mayor Burdett currently serves as chairman of Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) Commission and the BCATS Policy Committee.
Mayor Burdett is a retired State of Michigan Department of Corrections officer. He also worked for the Calhoun County 10th District Court as a field contact officer. Mayor Burdett is an Army veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.
Mayor Burdett is married to his wife Denise of 42 years. They have four children and eight grandchildren.
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.