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 […]
Road funding deal approved
The long-awaited, long-term road funding plan cleared the Legislature after gaining support for new revenue and will be signed by the governor. Under the plan, $1.5-$1.8 billion in new revenue over the next five years will become available for roads, with a significant portion directed to local roads. Approved new funding includes a new 24% […]
Applications accepted for upcoming MCAT course, MCAO program
The State Tax Commission (STC) is accepting applications for a December Michigan certified assessing technician (MCAT) course and for the nine-month Michigan certified assessing officer (MCAO) program. The two-day MCAT course will be held Dec. 4-5 at the St. Clair County Auditorium in Port Huron, with the exam held Dec. 11 at the same location. […]
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.
Read the September issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s cover story, “On the Record: Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act,” plus, our feature “Specific rules for township board meetings,” share your input on MTA’s 2026 Legislative Policy Platform & more!
MTA’s Principles of Planning & Zoning book package has information you need to help guide your township’s land use future!
MTA’s library of publications includes three planning & zoning resources written specifically for Michigan townships. Authored by planning & land use expert Steve Langworthy, The Township Guide to Planning & Zoning Decision-making and our newest release, Breaking the Zoning Code—Decoding the Township Ordinance offer insights, background, best practices, considerations & requirements as townships plan for their community’s land use […]
Emerging Issues in Emergency services returns to Frankenmuth!
A community that’s truly prepared is one that’s always looking ahead. MTA’s annual Emerging Issues in Emergency Services seminar can help you stay on top of the hot issues facing your fire department & emergency services team. Click here to learn more!
Read the August issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s cover story, “What you need to know about the Open Meetings Act,” plus, our feature “What is the FDTA & how could it affect Michigan’s townships?,” the 2025 Vendor Directory & more!