Michigan Townships Association

Michigan Townships Association

Townships must file ARPA report by April 30

The vast majority of Michigan townships accepted federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated by the U.S. government in 2021, to support response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Each township that accepted ARPA funds must complete...

1/2 off webcasts in March!

Can’t spare the time for in-person learning? Get it online! Make your selections in our Online Learning Library before March 31 & you’ll have up to one year to watch when it works for you. Use promo code March2025 at checkout to receive half-off!

Caucus elections to be held at MTA Annual Conference to elect members to MTA Board

Some 20 MTA districts will hold caucus elections at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids to elect district directors to serve on MTA’s Board of Directors. MTA Board terms begin...

Notice of 2025 MTA Annual Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of Sections A and H of Article IV of the Michigan Townships Association Bylaws, let this serve as official notice that an Educational Conference, Expo and Annual Meeting of the Association will occur March 31-April 3,...

Bill would preempt local control on wedding/event barns

MTA testified before the House Agriculture Committee this week on a bill that would prohibit a local unit of government from adopting an ordinance that does not allow a barn or another facility located on a property zoned for agricultural use to be used...

See you in Grand Rapids!

Celebrate Michigan’s Unique & United townships this spring! Join us for the 2025 MTA Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Place in Grand Rapids from March 31-April 3 for an event you won’t want to miss.

Bill would allow transfer of ownership of certain property without uncapping

Legislation to modify the exemption definition of transfer of ownership for transfers of residential real property to a previous owner’s immediate family members was approved by a House committee this week. Currently, if there is a transfer of ownership,...

Bill would allow transfer of ownership of certain property without uncapping

Legislation to modify the exemption definition of transfer of ownership for transfers of residential real property to a previous owner’s immediate family members was approved by a House committee this week. Currently, if there is a transfer of ownership,...

See you in Grand Rapids!

Celebrate Michigan’s Unique & United townships this spring! Join us for the 2025 MTA Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza & DeVos Place in Grand Rapids from March 31-April 3 for an event you won’t want to miss.

Bill would preempt local control on wedding/event barns

MTA testified before the House Agriculture Committee this week on a bill that would prohibit a local unit of government from adopting an ordinance that does not allow a barn or another facility located on a property zoned for agricultural use to be used...

Notice of 2025 MTA Annual Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of Sections A and H of Article IV of the Michigan Townships Association Bylaws, let this serve as official notice that an Educational Conference, Expo and Annual Meeting of the Association will occur March 31-April 3,...

Caucus elections to be held at MTA Annual Conference to elect members to MTA Board

Some 20 MTA districts will hold caucus elections at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids to elect district directors to serve on MTA’s Board of Directors. MTA Board terms begin...

1/2 off webcasts in March!

Can’t spare the time for in-person learning? Get it online! Make your selections in our Online Learning Library before March 31 & you’ll have up to one year to watch when it works for you. Use promo code March2025 at checkout to receive half-off!

Townships must file ARPA report by April 30

The vast majority of Michigan townships accepted federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated by the U.S. government in 2021, to support response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Each township that accepted ARPA funds must complete...

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