Read the August issue of Township Focus!
Check out our August issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Understanding risk management” & don’t miss our feature “In this together—our thanks to Cindy Dodge ” & so much more!
Read the July issue of Township Focus!
Check out our July issue of Township Focus now! Read the July cover story, “Boosting board engagement: Tips for effective meetings” & don’t miss our feature “Bridging the digital divide: The MITTEN grant program” & so much more!
Read the June issue of Township Focus!
Check out our June issue of Township Focus now! Read the June cover story, “Meet 2024 MTA President Connie Cargill,” & don’t miss our feature on Brad Kersten the first recipient of the “Spirit of MTA” award, learn about Delta Charter Township’s recognition as a “Township of Excellence” for the third time & so much […]
Flushing Charter Township supervisor earns credential in township governance
Frederick Thorsby, who has been Flushing Charter Township (Genesee Co.) supervisor since 2016, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of his township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Through his participation in the intensive education program, Thorsby was able to learn enhanced tools and decision-making processes […]
Hayes Township deputy treasurer earns credential in township governance
Savannah Cavanaugh, Hayes Township (Clare Co.) deputy treasurer, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of her township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Through her participation in the intensive education program, Cavanaugh was able to learn enhanced tools and decision-making processes that can help positively impact […]
Briley Township leaders earn credential in township governance
Two Briley Township (Montmorency Co.) leaders have taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of their township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Through their participation in the intensive education program, Treasurer Vanessa Werner and Deputy Clerk Linsey Rogers, who also serves the township as administrative assistant, were […]
Roscommon Township clerk earns credential in township governance
Carie Milburn, who has served as Roscommon Township (Roscommon Co.) clerk since 2015, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of her township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Through her participation in the intensive education program, Miburn was able to learn enhanced tools and decision-making processes […]
Grant Township treasurer appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Misty Filsinger, Grant Township (Keweenaw Co.) treasurer, has been appointed to serve on the Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors, as District 1 director, which encompasses Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Filsinger was […]
Newfield Township supervisor elected to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Newfield Township (Oceana Co.) Supervisor Joan David has been elected to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, serving as director of MTA District 11, which encompasses Lake, Mason and Oceana Counties. David was elected to the position by her township peers at MTA’s 2024 Annual Educational Conference, held in April at the Grand […]
Delta Charter Township honored as ‘Township of Excellence’ for third time
Delta Charter Township (Eaton Co.) has been recognized for an incredible third time as a “Township of Excellence” by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). The intensive, comprehensive program, administered by the Association, evaluates township governance, administration and programs to ensure adherence to exceptional practices in boardsmanship and in serving the community. Township leaders were presented […]