MTA offers scholarship to students pursuing a career in local government
Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in Michigan communities. The deadline for the MTA Robert R. Robinson Scholarship is May 31, 2023. The scholarship is designed to help Michigan students who are preparing for a career in public […]
Revenue Sharing Trust Fund would provide financial stability to townships
A two-bill package to support Michigan’s cities, villages, townships and counties that was introduced in the Legislature will go a long way to providing much needed financial stability for local governments. Senate Bills 182 and 183 sponsored by Senator Mike Webber (R-Rochester Hills) and Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) respectively, and House Bills 4274 and 4275 […]
Townships: Please review pension system data
Townships are asked to review your unit’s pension system data to determine if you are eligible for the Protecting MI Grant program—a program to help Michigan’s underfunded municipal pension systems. Read more here: https://michigantownships.org/wp-content/uploads//March-3-2023-Township-Insights.pdf.
More than 200 township leaders convene for MTA’s 2023 Capital Conference
On March 1, township officials from across the state convened in Lansing today for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 2023 Capital Conference to gather insights and information on key township issues at the forefront in Lansing, including the need for investments in local communities, preservation of local control and modernizing local governance. “Your commitment to […]
Guidance issued on Proposal 2022-2 implementation
The Bureau of Elections (BOE) has issued guidance on the implementation of Proposal 2022-2. Parts of the technical implementation of the proposal’s provisions will take months, but MTA has explained the provided guidance as it applies to the May 2023 elections in the February 17 Insights. Read more here: https://michigantownships.org/wp-content/uploads//February-17-2023-Township-Insights.pdf.
MTA: Proposed budget recognizes need to support townships and other local governments
Please attribute the following statement to Neil Sheridan, executive director of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), in response to today’s executive budget proposal by Gov. Whitmer: Safe communities, safe drinking water and essential local services are all critical to the success of Michigan’s townships. We are encouraged that the governor’s historic budget proposal recognizes the […]
Statewide Leaders Demand Action on Electric Vehicle Road Funding Shortage in Michigan
Action needed immediately to avoid half-billion dollar funding gap for transportation County road agencies; governmental and industry stakeholders call for pilot project to move toward fair funding solutions LANSING – Today leaders from the newly-formed Coalition on Electric Vehicles and Transportation Revenue held a news conference steps from the Capitol to discuss “The Impact of […]
Read full Proposal 2022-2 “Protect the Vote” language
The process to implement changes because of the passage of Proposal 2022-2 has begun. This will require updates to election procedures, some of which are required for 2023 elections and some for elections in 2024 and beyond. The state Bureau of Elections will be conducting a Lean Process Improvement (LPI), much like after the passage […]
Statewide Leaders Demand Action on Electric Vehicle Road Funding Shortage in Michigan
MTA is part of the Coalition on Electric Vehicles and Transportation Revenue, which is highlighting and seeking action on electric vehicle road funding shortage in Michigan. Read the full statement here.
MTA: Updated solid waste laws protect local government authority, provide essential tools
The following statement should be attributed to Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Director Neil Sheridan: The Michigan Townships Association appreciates the Legislature’s leadership in protecting local authority on the long-needed statutory action modernizing Michigan’s solid waste laws, which passed in this year’s final day of legislative session. MTA is among the many partners that have […]