Southeast Michigan Council of Governments General Assembly Meeting Minutes
The General Assembly meeting included a report from the Chairperson on SEMCOG initiatives such as the Taubman Fellowship application period, the new Member Services Guide, and the upcoming Executive Committee elections. The meeting featured a plenary session on population and employment trends in Southeast Michigan and concurrent sessions focused on the 2030 Census, transportation data, and flooding resilience. A lunchtime panel of regional economic leaders discussed economic diversification, community stability, and prosperity strategies. Additional sessions covered transportation planning, community innovation, and recreation data tools.
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Southeast Michigan Council Of Governments Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The Executive Committee meeting covered informational updates regarding the upcoming General Assembly, promotional videos for Southeast Michigan, member meetups, a safe streets education campaign, and a member engagement survey. The committee received an update from SMART regarding their regional millage and transit plans. Additionally, the Transportation Coordinating Council presented updates to the regional transportation plan and the Transportation Improvement Program, alongside proposed performance measure targets for 2026-2029, which were approved. Discussions also included the Legislative Policy Platform Task Force's progress and a comprehensive report from the Executive Director covering federal and state legislative issues, micromobility legislation, millage election results, road safety audit programs, grant funding for quick build projects, air quality, resiliency project solicitations, and emergency response training.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Southeast Michigan Council Of Governments Freight Task Force Freight Task Force Meeting
The task force meeting focused on several key freight planning initiatives for the region. Discussion included an update on the Regional Freight Plan, specifically regarding community impacts and freight resiliency analysis. The group engaged in activities to refine freight plan policies, objectives, and action strategies, such as conducting a regional truck parking assessment, establishing an ongoing regional freight advisory group, and tracking funding opportunities. Additionally, the committee discussed supporting infrastructure studies for hydrogen and electric trucks, developing prioritization methods for railroad crossings, and coordinating on cargo facility needs at local airports.
Jul 17, 2026·Board meeting
Southeast Michigan Council Of Governments Legislative Policy Platform Task Force Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on defining the legislative policy platform for the task force. Key discussion topics included an overview of organizational objectives, SEMCOG's approach to legislative advocacy in Lansing and Washington, and a review of regional trends covering equity, mobility, climate resiliency, and infrastructure. Members participated in breakout groups to address specific legislative policy areas, including Infrastructure, Communities, Economy and Workforce, and Natural Assets.
