Read the March issue of Township Focus!
Inside this month’s issue: our cover story, “Employee discipline 101: Best practices to minimize liability and maximize productivity for your township staff,” plus a feature on one of Michigan’s fastest-growing communities, details on the 2027 state budget & more. Check it out now!
MTA welcomes new legislative associate to its Government Relations team
The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) is pleased to announce that Carmen Siciliano has joined its Government Relations team as its new legislative associate. In his role with the Association, Siciliano 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 […]
FREE MTA Q&A Webinar! “The Compliance Countdown: Is Your Website Ready?”
Join MTA on March 10 at 11 a.m. as we team up with Shumaker Technology Group for a FREE webinar, designed to help you evaluate how your township website measures up! Click here to learn more & register.
Don’t miss MTA’s 2026 Board of Review Training!
MTA’s ever-popular Board of Review Training is back and better than ever! Choose from 10 in-person locations or several online options. Click here for dates and to register!
Bath Charter Township supervisor appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Bath Charter Township (Clinton Co.) Supervisor Ryan Fewins-Bliss has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 20, which encompasses Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Fewins-Bliss […]
Norvell Township supervisor appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Norvell Township (Jackson Co.) Supervisor Bill Sutherland has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 24, which encompasses Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Prior to […]
Escanaba Township treasurer appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Escanaba Township (Delta Co.) Treasurer Kim Knauf Wyckoff has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 3, which encompasses Alger, Delta and Menominee Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Knauf […]
Maple Valley Township clerk appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Maple Valley Township (Montcalm Co.) Clerk Andrea Knapp has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 16, which encompasses Montcalm, Gratiot and Ionia Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Knapp […]
Read the January issue of Township Focus!
Inside this month’s issue: our cover story, “Revenue sources playbook: Funding strategies for providing fire and EMS services,” along with key township reminders & updates for 2026. Don’t miss it—check it out now!
Read the December issue of Township Focus!
Explore this month’s cover story, “Township democracy at the grassroots: Reasons for optimism, reasons for concern,” plus our feature, highlighting Chesterfield Charter Township as they were recognized for excellence in election administration. All of this & more—check it out now!