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
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Mayors & Presidents Institute
November 18–19, 2027
Mount Pleasant, MI
Upcoming Events
2026
Summer Workshop
August 5–7, 2026
Farmington
News
Mayor Gary Nelund of Norton Shores Selected as 2027 President of the Michigan Association of Mayors
Mayor Mark Northrup of Hudsonville Selected as Vice President
The Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) has selected Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund to serve as its new board president, and Hudsonville Mayor Mark Northrup as vice president. These one-year appointments commenced upon their election during MAM’s annual meeting held on Thursday, October 8, at the Michigan Municipal League’s 2026 Convention in Traverse City. Springfield Mayor Harry Burdett was also elected to serve a three-year board term at this time.
“As 2027 MAM President, I hope to advance the goals the Board has set and give back to the organization. Our goal is to expand the group so that we may continue to learn from colleagues who are part of MAM,” said Mayor Nelund. “The knowledge that we gain from one another is one of the greatest benefits of joining MAM and by growing our membership, we will all have more peers to learn from. After 17 years of being mayor, I also hope to impart some of my own knowledge to fellow MAM members.”
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. Karen has served the community in a variety of roles, including 17 years as clerk/treasurer, two periods as interim city manager, and now as mayor. She is currently serving in 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.