Metropolitan Affairs Coalition
Metropolitan Affairs Coalition
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Mission
METROPOLITAN AFFAIRS COALITION IS A UNIQUE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER METROPOLITAN DETROIT, MICHIGAN AND CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH REGIONAL COOPERATION.
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PRINCIPLES FOR MICHIGAN'S PROSPERITY - PUBLIC POLICY FOCUS ON ISSUES RELATED TO ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, GOVERNMENT EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EDUCATION NEEDS OF THE REGION AND STATE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM.IN LINE WITH THE NEW 2019-2020 STATE AND FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY PLATFORM, ACTIVITIES UNDER THE PRINCIPLES FOR MICHIGAN'S PROSPERITY PROGRAM INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE TASK FORCE:THE TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS WERE DISTRIBUTED BROADLY. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REPORT INCLUDE:- LOCAL GOVERNMENT:-- ELIMINATE HEADLEE ROLLBACKS -- ESTABLISHED COMMUNITIES MUST BE ABLE TO GROW REVENUE TO ALLOW FOR REINVESTMENT-- SUPPORT FULL FUNDING FOR STATUTORY REVENUE SHARING-- SUPPORT DIVERSIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE SOURCES - EDUCATION:-- CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE - NOT JUST EQUAL - STATE FUNDING SYSTEM THAT IS FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS-- ADJUST THE FORMULA TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SUCH AS AT RISK AND POVERTY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION-- STABILIZE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY CREATING A PROCESS TO ADJUST FOR DECLINING SCHOOL POPULATIONS-- DISCOURAGE DIVERSION OF DOLLARS AWAY FROM SCHOOL AID FUNDPUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE:A GROUP OF EXPERTS FROM MAC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORS, CONVENED TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE.- AN "IMPACTS OF LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA" WORK GROUP IS REVIEWING IMPLICATIONS OF ADULT USE MARIJUANA. TO DATE, ISSUES HAVE BEEN COVERED RELATED TO BUSINESS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY. A PULSE OF THE REGION SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED AS A FIRST STEP TO GATHERING PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. POLICIES, GUIDELINES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND WORKSHOPS WILL BE DEVELOPED IN EARLY 2020 RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.- CONTINUED TO FOLLOW OPIOID REFORM ACTIVITIES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL, AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH REFORM AT THE STATE LEVEL- ELECTION REFORMS - IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNMENT AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT, MAC COMMUNICATED TO ELECTED LEADERS AND THE MEDIA REGARDING ELIMINATION OF TERM LIMITS AS A WAY TO FOSTER MORE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENTINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE:- A FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS WERE SHARED WITH THE GOVERNOR'S TRANSITION TEAM, WHICH INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR:-- ASSET MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATED INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING-- CREATION OF A STATE INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL-- NEED TO MAINTAIN QUALITY TRANSPORTATION, WATER AND SEWER, AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE-- NEED TO SUPPORT ALL INFRASTRUCTURE WITH ADEQUATE, SUSTAINABLE FUNDING- THE GROUP RECONVENED TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ISSUES.- MAC SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO EXTEND THE GOOD JOBS FOR MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SHARED BUDGET PRIORITIES IN LINE WITH MAC POLICIES WITH THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, AND CONTINUED TO WORK WITH SEMCOG, THE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (THE "RTA"), AND ELECTED LEADERS IN ONGOING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. MAC BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN A SURVEY TO PROVIDE THE RTA FEEDBACK FOR ITS MASTER PLAN.- THE MAC BOARD RECEIVED REGULAR LEGISLATIVE UPDATES TO KEEP INFORMED ON IMPORTANT ISSUES, SUCH AS AIR AND WATER QUALITY.- MAC HEALTHCARE MEMBERS PARTICIPATED ON THE SEMCOG PARKS AND RECREATION TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON HOW RECREATION AND ACCESS TO NATURAL AREAS IMPACTS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS ENSURE THAT THE REGION'S RECREATION SYSTEM MEETS THE QUALITY OF LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, AS WELL AS LOCAL AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES.- MAC MEMBERS PARTICIPATED ON THE SEMCOG BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THE REGION'S BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM SERVES AS A VIABLE, CONVENIENT, AND CONNECTED TRANSPORTATION ASSET, AND ADVANCES QUALITY OF LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS, AS WELL AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND GOALS. - MAC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AAA AND WJBK FOX2 DETROIT WORKED WITH SEMCOG TO HELP PROMOTE BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAMMING AS PART OF ITS WALK.BIKE.DRIVE.SAFE CAMPAIGN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Metropolitan affairs coalition ("mac") is a non-profit public/private partnership dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in southeast michigan. see schedule o for more information about mac's mission.mac is the only group that brings together leaders in business, labor, government, and education who work cooperatively to address regional issues and to serve as a catalyst for change. mac works closely with its partner organization, the southeast michigan council of governments ("semcog"), and benefits from semcog's expertise, research, data collection, and analysis.mac promotes regional cooperation and dialogue, and works to advance policies and programs that respond to current economic challenges and that help continue the region's and the state's return to prosperity - with everyone at the table. mac's main areas of focus include economic development, infrastructure, environment, education, and effective and efficient government.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Metropolitan affairs coalition is a unique public/private partnership dedicated to improving the quality of life in greater metropolitan detroit, michigan and creating economic opportunity through regional cooperation.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is MI.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 1001 WOODWARD AVENUE NO 1400, DETROIT, MI, 482261904.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 0.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $13,312.
- The organization has 51 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1958.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,963 in fundraising expenses.
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