MTA elects new executive committee
Connie Cargill, treasurer of Golden Township (Oceana Co.), has been elected 2024 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cargill was elected president of the largest municipal association in Michigan at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 22-25 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township. Cargill, who has served as township treasurer […]
Robert R. Robinson Scholarship applications are due by May 31!
Supporting tomorrow’s local leaders The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association, seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to leadership roles in their community.
Read the April/May issue of Township Focus!
Check out our April/May issue of Township Focus now! Read the April/May cover story, “Who can do what? ‘Lightening the load’ for your clerk,” a sneak peek at our 2024 Annual Conference with Keynoter Paul Epstein & MTA’s proposed legislative policy. All that, and more!
Read the March issue of Township Focus!
Check out our March issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Thinking green—Townships’ role in materials management,” as well as the FY 2025 Executive Budget process & so much more!
Muskegon Charter Township supervisor joins MTA Board of Directors
Jennifer Hodges, Muskegon Charter Township (Muskegon Co.) supervisor, has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors as the new director of MTA District 15, which encompasses Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. MTA represents more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships and is the largest municipal association in the state. Hodges has […]
MTA Board votes to support initiative efforts to return local zoning authority for large renewable energy facilities
MTA’s Board of Directors recently voted to support the efforts of an initiative petition that would return local control over utility-scale renewable energy facilities to Michigan’s communities. The initiative, led by the group Citizens for Local Choice, seeks to repeal Public Act 233 of 2023—which was strongly opposed by MTA and its members as it […]
Read the February issue of Township Focus!
Read February’s cover story, “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future,” & explore policies & investments that can help keep people in Michigan!
Look What We Have Ahead in MTA Ed(ucation)!
There’s A LOT of great MTA education to look forward to in the upcoming months! From Board of Review Training to our Now You Know live webinars, our 2024 Annual Conference & Expo plus spring classes on elections and zoning, there’s bound to be something geared for your township!
2023 public acts impacting townships
For a complete list of 2023 public acts related to local government, click here!
Don’t miss MTA’s 2024 Board of Review Training
Space is filling up fast for MTA’s 2024 Board of Review Training, coming to 11 in-person locations & 3 online dates! Pick from two options: a basic class that meets the P.A. 660 training mandate or an advanced class, focusing on common trouble spots faced by boards of review. Register today!