Guiding Principles of MMA Membership Work: Connection and Empowerment

MMA Membership Director Jackie Lavender Bird has been a city councillor, mayoral chief of staff, and a former MMA legislative leader, which means she can share a 360-degree view of local government. In this episode, she shares what she’s hearing from municipal officials who are navigating today’s fiscal pressures and rapid technological change. Bird discusses the professional development, peer learning, webinars, and events that the MMA offers to help members navigate difficult conversations, strengthen public trust, and communicate effectively — and the resilience of local leaders working to keep communities moving forward despite mounting challenges. For Further Reading:  Bird Becomes MMA’s Membership Director: https://www.mma.org/as-pierce-retires-bird-becomes-mmas-membership-director/ MMA Events calendar: https://www.mma.org/event/ MMA Webinars program: https://www.mma.org/webinars/ MMA Members page: https://www.mma.org/members/ To learn more about the MMA: www.mma.org