MPLP Session IV brought policy simulations, stump speeches, and stronger bonds in Ann Arbor—plus a few laughs with some surprisingly great acting skills!

Jessica Slaydon 5/23/25 Jessica Slaydon 5/23/25

The Economic Club Fellows Program

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Revenue, Rural Roads, and a Bonfire Full of Opinions

Jes goes over her third weekend for MPLP.

Jessica Slaydon 5/8/25 Jessica Slaydon 5/8/25

MPLP: Orange Vibes and Unexpected Lessons in Holland

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon recaps Session II of the Michigan Political Leadership Program in Holland, MI—covering housing insights, legislative lessons, Tulip Time tourism, and finding her “orange” in a leadership workshop.

Jessica Slaydon 5/5/25 Jessica Slaydon 5/5/25

Session I of MPLP—First Steps and Real Talk in Lansing

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon reflects on her first Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) weekend in Lansing—sharing honest takeaways, new connections, and what it means to lead from the middle.

Jessica Slaydon 5/1/25 Jessica Slaydon 5/1/25

Top 21 Local Government Terms (Cannon Township Edition)

Learn the top 21 local government terms every Cannon Township resident should know—from zoning and millages to master plans and public comment. Clear, simple, and community-focused.

Jessica Slaydon 4/28/25 Jessica Slaydon 4/28/25

Upcoming Project at Luton Park: Geological Survey Work Underway

Jessica Slaydon 4/28/25 Jessica Slaydon 4/28/25

Cannon Township Board and Planning Commission Recaps: February, March & April

Jessica Slaydon 4/17/25 Jessica Slaydon 4/17/25

Reflections on an Evening with Calley Means: Root Causes & Real Conversations

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon reflects on an exclusive RDV event with Calley Means, hosted by Doug DeVos and JC Huizenga, exploring food policy, leadership, and how civil discourse can drive healthier communities.

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