Michigan
We organize across Michigan to advance racial, gender and economic justice through all levels of local governance. Grounded in collaborative change, we govern in partnership with communities as well as local movement and labor leaders.

AT A GLANCE

Local Progress Michigan (LPMI) is organizing across the state to advance racial, gender and economic justice. From school boards and city councils to mayors’ offices and county commissions, we are working to advance equity and justice through all levels of local government.

LPMI currently has more than 50 members, representing 41 jurisdictions.

Our Work & Priorities

Right now, we are in the process of building out the infrastructure to establish a state chapter – with a formal leadership structure and a robust membership – that will be the foundation for statewide organizing and advocacy to come!

Many LP Michigan members are already leading locally on tenants rights, protecting residents from intrusive surveillance, and advocating to repeal abusive pre-emption laws that inhibit local power. By building on our shared leadership and expertise, we will protect and support our residents in these challenging times.

Organizing Committee

As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPMI members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work.

AMBER FELLOWS

Ypsilanti City Council Member

MIKAL GOODMAN

Pontiac City Council Member

KESHA HAMILTON

Jackson Public School Trustee

TOM LENARD

Delhi Township Treasurer

MASON PRESSLER

Bay City School Board Trustee

FEATURED NEWS & Stories

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Announcing Our #LocalStory Series

Check out our latest video

LPMI State Download ☀️ | Local Wins, Upcoming meeting, ALPR Fight | Summer 2025

Learn more about our bold leadership taking action across the state!

Meet our new LP Board Co-Chair and Members! 🎉

As our network has grown and transformed, so too has our Board. Today, we’re excited to introduce our new board co-chair and four new board members.
Ford F-150 Lightning underbodies at Fords Rouge Electric Vehicle Center are inspected in Dearborn, Michigan. (Sarah Rice/Getty Images)

📬 The Network Download: Centering Black workers, eliminating parking minimums, new resources & more! | November 2023

Check out what the LP network has been up to this month!

Resources and tools