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Hodges named member-at-large on Michigan Townships Association Executive Committee

Jennifer Hodges, Muskegon Charter Township (Muskegon Co.) supervisor, 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 Michigan’s townships, and is the state’s largest municipal organization and one of the […]

Golden Township treasurer continues to serve on MTA Executive Committee

Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill will continue to help lead the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) by serving on its executive committee as immediate past president. Cargill, who was 2024 MTA president, will continue in her role for 2026, following the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak last fall. Serving more than […]

Cole-Crocker elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association

Buchanan Charter Township (Berrien Co.) Supervisor Malinda Cole-Crocker has been elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cole-Crocker was elected to the position helping to lead Michigan’s largest municipal association by her township peers at MTA’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held last week in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.). MTA […]

Read the April/May issue of Township Focus!

Inside this combined issue: our cover story, “What townships need to know about data centers,” plus a feature written by MTA 2026 Keynoter, Greg Bennick, on “The township juggling act: Build a better now—and a better future for your township.” Check it out now!

Michigan Townships Association Scholarship supports students pursuing public service

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 their community. Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government can apply for the Michigan Townships Association’s Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship by May 31. All undergraduate […]

Township leaders convene for MTA’s 2026 Capital Conference

Nearly 200 township officials from across the state convened in Lansing today for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 2026 Capital Conference to gather insights and information on key township issues at the forefront in Lansing, including housing preemption legislation and the critical need for preservation of local decision-making, protection of revenue sharing, and adequate funding […]

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 […]