HISTORY
The Mayors’ began meeting in 1995 as the vision of several regional mayors. In 1996 they were formally incorporated as the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress, signing an agreement for technical assistance with Ohio University. The organization later became a nonprofit in 2003.
The Mayors’ Partnership for Progress brings together mayors and city managers from cities and villages throughout Appalachian Ohio to share information and resources and tackle common issues faced by municipalities throughout the region.
FUNCTION
A. Sharing of Information, Concerns, Advice, Resources
Mayors discuss successes and challenges their communities are facing:
Each month Mayors address a current, relevant topic. The Voinovich School helps identify speakers and collect information about the topics. Prior examples include:
There are typically various representatives from members of Congress who participate in the monthly convenings as well as representatives from state offices.
EMPHASIS
Below are Proclamations from Treasurer Mandel, Secretary of State Husted, Congressman Stivers and Senator Portman acknowledging the great service of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps volunteers during Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service in Athens, Ohio.
The Mayors’ began meeting in 1995 as the vision of several regional mayors. In 1996 they were formally incorporated as the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress, signing an agreement for technical assistance with Ohio University. The organization later became a nonprofit in 2003.
The Mayors’ Partnership for Progress brings together mayors and city managers from cities and villages throughout Appalachian Ohio to share information and resources and tackle common issues faced by municipalities throughout the region.
FUNCTION
A. Sharing of Information, Concerns, Advice, Resources
Mayors discuss successes and challenges their communities are facing:
- Sometimes informal peer-to-peer technical assistance that happens (particularly with more established mayors providing assistance to newer mayors)
- Sometimes based on needs mayors identify opportunities to share resources (snow removal equipment)
Each month Mayors address a current, relevant topic. The Voinovich School helps identify speakers and collect information about the topics. Prior examples include:
- Discussions about legislation that may have an impact on local communities
- New state-level initiatives
- Technical assistance around areas of shared concern
There are typically various representatives from members of Congress who participate in the monthly convenings as well as representatives from state offices.
EMPHASIS
- Grant Writing Assistance: grant application process, from grant identification to grant administration
- Economic Development: attracting regional businesses, promoting entrepreneurship, revitalizing downtown areas
- Human Resources/Personnel/Benefits: safety and wellness trainings, HR training sessions
- Advanced Technology: software and web-based tools, social media utilization, community outreach
- Infrastructure Improvement: community planning, drafting services, reduced rate engineering
- Energy Audits/Energy Aggregation: energy audits, improving energy efficiency, developing local energy strategies
Below are Proclamations from Treasurer Mandel, Secretary of State Husted, Congressman Stivers and Senator Portman acknowledging the great service of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps volunteers during Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service in Athens, Ohio.
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The documents below provides a brief description of the Mayors' Partnership!
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| articles_of_inc.pdf |
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| mpp_by-law_revised_1-11-12.pdf |
| partnership_brief.pdf |
