Millennial Mayors Congress engages leaders of tomorrow

Together with municipal leaders across Metro Detroit, Mayor Cameron G. Priebe and the City of Taylor are launching a regional partnership, the Millennial Mayors Congress, to engage the next generation of leaders.

The congress will serve as a regional forum for inter-generational collaboration and problem solving around challenges impeding new economy prosperity.

Each participating community will send a two-person delegation to serve on the congress: its mayor (or appointed executive) and a young leader between the ages of 18 and 35.

All representatives will work together to develop actionable goals to address an issue of regional significance. Implementation of the goals will be pursued at the local level.

The selection of a focus issue and adoption of goals will be decided by consensus. Goal development will be supported by researchers and technical experts. The Michigan Suburbs Alliance will provide administrative support to the congress.

The first meeting of the congress will take place June 6, 2009.

"Millennial" representatives will participate in bi-monthly meetings, engage their peer network and help develop the congress agenda. Term length is one year, beginning in May 2009. They will attend an orientation session and have access to periodic training and skill-development opportunities.

Young representatives will be appointed by city councils. Applications are now being accepted.

Emerging leaders with a passion for the community, a commitment to the region and a desire to effect change can learn more about the program and download the application at www.millennialmayorscongress.org.