Jennifer Rigterink is the legislative associate for the Michigan Municipal League where she advocates on behalf of communities with a concentration on municipal services, economic development, and land use issues. Jennifer joined the League in April 2016.
Prior to joining the League, Jennifer directed technical assistance for Community Development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), including the Redevelopment Ready Communities® and Michigan Main Street programs. She also managed the Genesee Institute, now the Center for Community Progress, where she focused on building awareness of Michigan’s land bank authority model and vacant property initiatives. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University.