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 […]
Boon Township supervisor elected secretary of Michigan Townships Association
Matthew Beattie, Boon Township (Wexford Co.) supervisor, has been elected 2026 secretary of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). In this role, Beattie serves on the Association’s executive committee, which—along with the entire board of directors—provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships. Beattie joined the MTA Board […]
Glenn Rowley elected 2026 treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association
Bangor Charter Township (Bay Co.) Supervisor Glenn Rowley has been elected 2026 treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). In this role, Rowley serves on the Association’s executive committee, which—along with the entire board of directors—provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of Michigan’s townships and is the state’s largest […]
Build Your Skills with MTA Training
From a “Planning & Zoning Primer” this month, to “Election Ready: The Township Toolkit” in June, plus our monthly “Now You Know” webinars, there’s something for every member of your township team.
Marvin Radtke Jr. elected second vice president of Michigan Townships Association
Green Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) Supervisor Marvin Radtke Jr. has been elected 2026 second vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position by his township peers at MTA’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 20-23 in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.). In this role, Radtke serves […]
Celebrating Excellence at MTA 2026
Discover this year’s winners of the Spirit of MTA award, our inaugural Volunteer of the Year & MTA’s newest Life Member, and meet the 2026 Township Governance Academy graduates.
Michigan Townships Association announces 2026 Executive Committee
Kevin Beeson, supervisor of Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.), has been elected 2026 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Beeson was elected president of the state’s largest municipal association at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held last week at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.). Beeson previously served as […]
Michigan Townships Association sets 2026-27 legislative priorities
The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces its 2026-27 legislative priorities, following adoption of its policy platform by Association member township officials. The MTA membership approved the Association’s platform at the MTA Annual Meeting, held last week in conjunction with its Annual Conference & Expo in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.). These legislative priorities will guide […]