Policy Agenda 2012

CEDAM supports and advocates for vibrant neighborhoods, economic opportunity, healthy rural and urban communities and housing security.

2012 Policy Priorities:

Vibrant Neighborhoods

Ensure that Michigan’s tax code provides for well-placed affordable housing development, rural development, downtown development and economic opportunities
Encourage Michigan’s regional planning system to support and include community economic development
Improve funding strategies and finance options for downtowns and commercial districts
Promote creative solutions for local governments to improve safety and mobility options for residents
Educate and advocate for policies that best serve the housing needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable populations through the use of housing tax credits
Work with and educate Michigan legislators on the needs and issues impacting communities including agriculture, broadband, health and philanthropy
Advocate for healthy communities of all sizes, both rural and urban.

Economic Opportunity

Give Michigan residents opportunities to achieve financial security through saving and asset building tools, working families’ tax credits, consumer protections and entrepreneurship
Foster communication and collaboration between communities and federal, state and local government and to reduce poverty

Housing Security

Extend Michigan’s 90-Day Pre-Foreclosure Negotiation Law
Advocate for stronger consumer protection and foreclosure mitigation laws
Secure a dedicated funding stream for foreclosure and homeowner counseling

CEDAM accomplishes these goals by facilitating discussion between state departments and local governments and organizations, and by monitoring legislation and connecting members with information about and advocacy opportunities for relevant issues.

CEDAM supports the efforts and agendas of:

State Partners and Partnerships

The Living in Michigan Coalition
Sense of Place Council
Building Together
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH)
Transportation for Michigan (Trans4M)
The Michigan Complete Streets Coalition
The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA)
The Michigan Good Food Charter
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN)
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan

National Affiliations

The National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA)
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
Center for Community Progress
Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
Affordable Rental Housing A.C.T.I.O.N. (A Call To Invest In Our Neighborhoods)
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)