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Read the March/April issue of Township Focus!

Read this month’s cover story, “Unwavering confidence: The foundation of leadership” for a sneak peek at our 2025 Annual Conference with Keynoter Juan Bendaña. Plus, view insights from the Michigan Public Policy Survey. All that, and more!

Read the February issue of Township Focus!

Read this month’s cover story “Lawful township expenditures” & don’t miss our feature “Starting a conversation: Human library brings local stories to life” & more!

Reminder: All township board of review members must meet state training mandate

Under Public Act 660 of 2018, all board of review members (including alternates)—regardless if they are brand new or have served for years—must receive State Tax Commission-approved training every two years. The PA 660-required session of MTA’s Board of Review Training, being held in February across the state and online, qualifies for this requirement. Registration […]

Read the January issue of Township Focus!

Read this month’s two cover stories—”Inside Township Government” & “Tips to be effective at township board meetings.” Plus, find details on our 2025 Annual Conference & Expo!

Read the December issue of Township Focus!

Check out our December issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Renewable energy in Michigan—Questions answered, questions remain,” learn about the $1.6B in BEAD program funding, Lansing news & more!

MTA welcomes new legislative associate to its Government Relations team

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) is pleased to announce that Joanne Wisely has joined its Government Relations team as its new legislative associate. In her role with the Association, Wisely will support MTA efforts to advocate at both the state and federal levels on behalf of Michigan’s 1,240 townships and thousands of local leaders serving […]