Community Center Grants available
Up to $60 million are available in the Community Center Grant program funds through the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 31. Check the website to learn what type of capital improvement projects can be […]
A look back at MTA’s 2023 Annual Conference & Expo
Summer’s almost here, but we’re still thinking spring … and about MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo. Check out our video look back at our 2023 event, when nearly 2,000 township officials and supporters gathered together at the end of April. And be sure to save the date for MTA 2024, right back at the […]
A visit with 2023 President Pauline Bennett
We’re excited to share “A Visit with 2023 President Pauline Bennett,” the first of several video messages from Pauline planned for this year. Learn a little more about Pauline, and her hopes for townships over the next year. “As your 2023 MTA president, I am honored to serve you and I will stand with you. Let’s work together as one […]
Davison Township leader earns credential in township governance
Travis Howell, a long-time Davison Township (Genesee Co.) public servant currently serving on its zoning board of appeals, 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, Howell was able to learn […]
Yates Township leader earns credential in township governance
Blair Evans, who serves Yates Township (Lake Co.) on its planning commission, zoning board of appeals and board of review, 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, Evans was able […]
Cargill elected 2023 MTA first vice president
Cargill elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill has been elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). She was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by her peers at MTA’s 2023 Annual Educational Conference, held April 17-20 at […]
Marvin Radtke Jr. named member-at-large on MTA Executive Committee
Marvin Radtke Jr. named member-at-large on Michigan Townships Association Executive Committee Green Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) Supervisor Marvin Radtke Jr. has been named member-at-large on the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) executive committee. The executive committee, and the entire board of directors, provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of […]
Malinda Cole-Crocker is 2023 MTA secretary
Cole-Crocker elected secretary of Michigan Townships Association Buchanan Charter Township (Berrien Co.) Supervisor Malinda Cole-Crocker has been elected secretary of the Michigan Townships Association. Cole-Crocker, who also serves at MTA District 22 director on the Association’s Board of Directors, was elected to the secretary position at MTA’s 2023 Annual Educational Conference, held April 17-20 at […]
Kevin Beeson elected 2023 MTA treasurer
Beeson elected treasurer of Michigan Townships Association Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.) Supervisor Kevin Beeson has been elected treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by his township peers at MTA’s 2023 Annual Educational Conference, held April 17-20 at the Grand […]
Harold Koviak is MTA’s 2023 second vice president
Burt Township supervisor elected second vice president of Michigan Townships Association Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been elected second vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position at the Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 17-20 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township. […]