Read the December issue of Township Focus!
Check out our December issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Renewable energy in Michigan—Questions answered, questions remain,” learn about the $1.6B in BEAD program funding, Lansing news & more!
MTA welcomes new legislative associate to its Government Relations team
The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) is pleased to announce that Joanne Wisely has joined its Government Relations team as its new legislative associate. In her role with the Association, Wisely 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 […]
New MTA book explores ‘Breaking the Zoning Code’
MTA’s newest publication, Breaking the Zoning Code, decodes the complexities of the zoning ordinance, the basis of the township’s zoning authority, authored by land use & planning expert Steve Langworthy. Order your copy today!
OMA measure would expand allowed reasons for closed session
MTA testified in support of a bill to expand the reasons a public body could hold a closed session before the Senate Local Government this week. Senate Bill 1023, sponsored by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe) and approved by the committee, would permit a public body to hold a closed session to consult with its attorney […]
Deadline to obligate ARPA funds is Dec. 31
Townships have until Dec. 31, 2024, to obligate their allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Click here to find additional resources!
We need updated information for your new & returning officials
MTA needs your help updating our database to ensure we have accurate contact information for all officials—both new and returning—following the election! Review your township’s information & make any necessary updates by clicking here.
Welcome New Officials!
Congratulations on your election to public office & welcome to MTA! Click here to watch our video for an inside look at our mission, services & how we’re here to help you.
Give Thanks! 50% off MTA Webcasts through November
November is all about giving thanks & we’re saying thank you to our member townships by offering a 50% discount on nearly all MTA webcasts until November 30! Browse our virtual library & be sure to use the code THANKS during checkout.
Now available: MTA sample workable ordinances , updated sample PA 233 documents
To assist members in navigating the implementation process for Public Act 233 of 2023, which shifted siting authority for utility-scale renewable energy facilities to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), MTA has updated information based on the the commission’s October orders. The law, effective Nov. 29, 2024, contained several gray areas regarding implementation, and the MPSC […]
Read the November issue of Township Focus!
Check out our November issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Building an effective township website,” learn more about the MPSC PA 233 implementation order on large-scale renewable facility siting & more!