1,000+ township officials. Four powerful days.
Ideas were shared, connections were made & momentum was built for the work ahead! MTA 2026 was all about showcasing the strength of local government on the Pathway to the Future. Click here to watch this year’s recap!
Read the June issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s expanded issue! Featuring a profile on 2026 MTA President Kevin Beeson & an excerpt from MTA 2026 Keynoter Greg Bennick. Plus, meet the three ‘Spirit of MTA’ award recipients & more!
No pop quizzes, just practical takeaways
From one-hour webinars to half-day events, MTA offers township tailored training. Summer options abound from elections to meetings and community engagement to strategic planning. Check out our study hall for stronger communities.
Lisa Radtke receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Lisa Radtke, Fife Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done for more than 70 years. Radtke was presented […]
Hayes Township leaders earn credential in township governance
Two Hayes Township (Clare Co.) leaders have taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of their township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Clerk Debra Hoyt and Deputy Treasurer Erin Cottrell were the two members of the Academy “Graduating Class of 2026,” and were recently honored during a […]
Pokagon Township treasurer receives inaugural ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from Michigan Townships Association
Kevin Young, Pokagon Township (Cass Co.) treasurer, was honored for his years of service to his peers at the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Annual Conference & Expo with the Association’s inaugural “Volunteer of the Year” award. Young was presented with the award before nearly 1,000 of his fellow attendees on April 22 during an awards […]
Peter Kleiman honored as MTA Life Member
Harris Township (Menominee Co.) Supervisor Peter Kleiman has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) as the Association’s newest life member. He received the “MTA Life Member Award” before nearly 1,000 of township peers and special guests at an award ceremony at the MTA Banquet, held during the Association’s Annual Conference & Expo last […]
Meet MTA’s Leadership
Learn more about MTA’s 2026 officers, elected at our Annual Conference in April, who serve on the Executive Committee to help provide strategic guidance and vision for the Association.
Courtland Township clerk receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Susan Hartman, Courtland Township (Kent Co.) clerk, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done for more than 70 years. Hartman was presented with […]
Previti receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Sebastian “Sam” Previti, Charter Township of Washington (Macomb Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done for more than 70 years. Previti […]