Fundamentals of Municipal Financing

How do townships borrow money under Michigan’s public finance laws? From financing fire trucks to municipal buildings to water and sewer systems, get invaluable information on the laws and procedures governing municipal borrowing. We will answer the age-old question, “Why can’t the township just get a loan from the bank?” 

Speaker: Steve Mann, Attorney, Miller Canfield

Recorded at MTA 2025 Annual Conference

Steve Mann

Attorney/Principal

Miller Canfield

Steve Mann is an attorney with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC. He practices in the area of municipal finance, including municipal bonds, special assessments, tax increment finance, economic development, Brownfield redevelopment, and intergovernmental transactions.

Steve currently serves his community as a trustee for Plymouth Charter Township in Wayne County and previously served a term as township supervisor.

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