Nominate an inspiring leader in your township for the ‘Spirit of MTA’ award
Every day, dedicated public servants are shaping the future of Michigan townships through innovation, dedication and visionary leadership—paving the way for progress and positive change for their residents and their communities. Is there an elected official in your township who is leading the “Pathway to the Future”? Nominate them for the “Spirit of MTA” award! We’ll honor the […]
Sharing the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak
It is with great sorrow that we share the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak. Harold was an immensely dedicated public servant, serving Burt Township(Cheboygan Co.) for nearly 30 years, as supervisor since 2002, as well as zoning administrator for seven years and two years as trustee. He first joined the MTA Board […]
Welcome Tom Hickson, new MTA executive director
MTA is pleased to announce that Tom Hickson has joined the Association as its new executive director. Hickson brings nearly 30 years of executive-level public policy experience to his role leading MTA, Michigan’s largest local government association and one of the largest in the nation. “It is truly an honor to be named executive director […]
Chesterfield Charter Township receives ‘Township of Excellence’ accolades for election administration
Chesterfield Charter Township (Macomb Co.) has been recognized for exceptional service, commitment and adherence to best practices in election administration, earning a Certificate of Achievement in the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) prestigious Township of Excellence program. A certificate of achievement is awarded to townships that complete a rigorous application process and successfully meet the high-level […]
Read the October issue of Township Focus!
Explore how Michigan’s fire service is evolving, a township’s Project Fire Buddies chapter, a summer program exposing young women to emergency services, & the 2025 MTA Robinson Scholarship recipients.
Inspiring tomorrow’s local leaders: MTA awards annual Robinson Scholarships
A future public administrator and a college freshman inspired by her time as a township co-op student are among the 2025 MTA Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship recipients. Additional students receiving awards this year include a public servant seeking to further her service to her community and an active township volunteer and election worker heading […]
Michigan Townships Association proudly awards its Robinson Scholarship to four outstanding students
Get to know this year’s Robert R. Robinson Scholarship recipients & their journeys.
Michigan Townships Association awards its Robinson Scholarship to future local leader
Delta Charter Township, MI – The Michigan Townships Association has named Zoann Hallam, who serves Laketown Township (Allegan Co.) as its deputy clerk, as a 2025 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship. The annual award aims to encourage today’s students to pursue a career in public service. Hallam is no stranger to serving others, and serving […]
Grant Township resident awarded statewide scholarship for future local leaders from Michigan Townships Association
Delta Charter Township, MI – The Michigan Townships Association has named Grant Township (Newaygo Co.) resident Robert Veltkamp as a 2025 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship. The annual award aims to encourage today’s students to pursue a career in public service. A recent Grant High School graduate, Robert VeltKamp has spent a great deal of […]
Edwards Township resident awarded statewide scholarship for future local leaders from Michigan Townships Association
Delta Charter Township, MI – The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) has named Edwards Township (Ogemaw Co.) resident and Alma College freshman Charleigh Glasser as a 2025 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship. The annual award aims to encourage today’s students to pursue a career in public service. During her senior year at Ogemaw Heights High School, […]