Michigan Townships Association

MI Fire Equipment Grants program now open

Your township may be able to apply for a grant to purchase fire equipment for part-time, on-call or volunteer firefighters through the MI Fire Equipment Grant Program. The MI Fire Equipment Grant Program will provide funding for the purchase of fire...

MTA Education Extravaganza brings experts and resources to the U.P.

MTA is heading to the Island Resort in Harris on July 18-19 for an all-new educational experience that brings four classes to the U.P., in one convenient and compact format! We’ll cover Cemetery Management, Financial Fundamentals, Insights into Planning...

YOUR engagement still needed to oppose sand & gravel mining bills preempting local control

The fight continues—please keep sharing your voice and your opposition to helpful legislation usurping local control over sand and gravel mining operations in all Michigan communities MTA’s Director of Government Relations Judy Allen, along with...

MTA's June 1 training meets STC BOR requirement

Does your township’s board of review still need to meet the state’s training mandate? MTA can help! We’re offering an online class June 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. This class is approved by the State Tax Commission (STC) to satisfy the Public Act 660 training...

Guidance issued, questions remain on Proposal 2022-2

The passage of Proposal 2022-2 by Michigan voters in November brings many changes—and lingering uncertainties—to local elections, and for the clerks who administer them and townships that fund them. The state Bureau of Elections has advised that technical...

MTA offers scholarship to students pursuing a career in local government

Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in Michigan communities. The deadline for the MTA Robert R. Robinson Scholarship is May 31,...

MTA offers scholarship to students pursuing a career in local government

Guidance issued, questions remain on Proposal 2022-2

MTA's June 1 training meets STC BOR requirement

YOUR engagement still needed to oppose sand & gravel mining bills preempting local control

MTA Education Extravaganza brings experts and resources to the U.P.

MI Fire Equipment Grants program now open

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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.