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Emerging Leaders Council


The Emerging Leaders Council is a group of students and young professionals with an interest in good public policy. Membership provides opportunities to gain fact-based knowledge about today’s important issues and access to people and events to develop young careers. Emerging Leaders are given opportunities to acquire knowledge, leadership skills, and gain access to online and in-person research briefings and events.

Benefits of Membership:

  • Advanced notice on release of research reports
  • Invitations to in-person events and online webinars discussing research findings
  • Opportunity to provide recommendations on potential research topics to Board of Directors
  • Delivery of a weekly newsletter with links to blog posts, research, and upcoming events
  • Discounted ticket price for annual dinner
  • Invitation to annual Emerging Leaders Council networking events with special guests, Directors, and Research Council staff
  • Special project volunteer opportunities

The cost of joining is only $60 a year. This can be made in one payment or by enrolling in a $5 monthly donation. Credit card payments can be submitted by following the “Purchase Membership Here” button at the bottom of the page. Physical checks made out to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan can be mailed to 38777 Six Mile Rd. Suite 208 Livonia, MI 48152.


About the Citizens Research Council

Citizens Research Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, research group dedicated to improving government.  The Research Council has a reputation for accuracy and a rare combination of expertise and independence.

  • For more than 100 years, we have been the place to get clear, accurate, unbiased research on matters of critical public importance to Michigan.
  • We are often the only organization that can be relied on for objective research in the evaluation of controversial issues.
  • We rely on the strength of our research findings to bring about sound public policy on state and local issues.
  • We do not lobby, support or oppose candidates for public office, or take positions on ballot issues.

Facts Matter! Education and truth are the lifeblood of democracy.
In this age of partisan rhetoric, talking points, spin, and special interests, truth can be elusive.


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Start your $60 a year membership today. Pay in full or pay in $5 monthly installments. Credit card payments can be submitted by following the “Purchase Membership Here” button. Physical checks made out to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan can be mailed to 38777 Six Mile Rd. Suite 208 Livonia, MI 48152.

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