Michigan Townships Association

Michigan Townships Association

Join us on October 18 for our Now You Know Webinar!

This month’s webinar is all about Election Updates! As communities across the state are gearing up for the next election, MTA’s own Cindy Dodge is poised to ensure township clerks are up to the challenge! You won’t want to miss this...

MTA awards Robinson Scholarships to aspiring local leaders

MTA has awarded three individuals aspiring to careers in public service its 2023 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarships. The annual award aims to encourage today’s students to seek future public service aspirations. Congrats to this year’s recipients!

Address Confidentiality Program launches

The new state Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase the risk of harm....

Don't silence local voices to achieve renewable energy goals

Legislation to eliminate ALL local authority over the location and permitting of utility-scale wind and solar facilities in communities has not yet been introduced. While MTA was told the bills would be introduced in the House in early September, the...

See you at MTA's Professional Development Retreats!

MTA’s popular retreats—geared toward your role in the township—will be held this fall at The Highlands at Harbor Springs! Our retreats are two days filled with enriching, comprehensive classes and networking opportunities. See you there!

Sample early voting agreements, plan available

Every municipality must conduct nine days of early voting for statewide and federal elections, beginning with the 2024 presidential primary. Template early voting agreements and early voting plans are available from the state Bureau of Elections. Find...

Sample early voting agreements, plan available

Every municipality must conduct nine days of early voting for statewide and federal elections, beginning with the 2024 presidential primary. Template early voting agreements and early voting plans are available from the state Bureau of Elections. Find...

See you at MTA's Professional Development Retreats!

MTA’s popular retreats—geared toward your role in the township—will be held this fall at The Highlands at Harbor Springs! Our retreats are two days filled with enriching, comprehensive classes and networking opportunities. See you there!

Don't silence local voices to achieve renewable energy goals

Legislation to eliminate ALL local authority over the location and permitting of utility-scale wind and solar facilities in communities has not yet been introduced. While MTA was told the bills would be introduced in the House in early September, the...

Address Confidentiality Program launches

The new state Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase the risk of harm....

MTA awards Robinson Scholarships to aspiring local leaders

MTA has awarded three individuals aspiring to careers in public service its 2023 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarships. The annual award aims to encourage today’s students to seek future public service aspirations. Congrats to this year’s recipients!

Join us on October 18 for our Now You Know Webinar!

This month’s webinar is all about Election Updates! As communities across the state are gearing up for the next election, MTA’s own Cindy Dodge is poised to ensure township clerks are up to the challenge! You won’t want to miss this...

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