Massey Attends New Mayor School at Harvard

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – Mayor-elect Ken Massey recently joined other newly elected mayors from across the country in Cambridge, MA, where he took part in the Harvard Institute of Politics’ (IOP) Seminar on Transition and Leadership for Newly Elected Mayors.

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Every two years, the IOP hosts the country’s preeminent ‎educational and preparatory program for new U.S. mayors. At the Dec. 8-11 seminar, held at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, the new mayors discussed topics such as exercising leadership at their city halls and legislative and policy challenges.

Topics in sessions, led by current and former mayors, academics, policy analysts and others, including improving infrastructure, policing and public safety, and real-time crisis communication.

“This specially-targeted seminar at Harvard’s Institute of Politics introduced me to some of the best tools and strategies to maximize my service to the citizens of Farmington Hills,” Massey said in a statement.