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Curious if MTA’s online learning subscriptions are the right fit for you and your township? We’ve handpicked 12 of our most popular webinars, available to you completely free from now until December 31! Click here to learn more.
Read the October issue of Township Focus!
Check out our October issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Flurry of court cases impact townships” & don’t miss our feature “Inspiring tomorrow’s local leaders—MTA awards annual robinson scholarship” & so much more!
Virtual meetings for residential and small claims MTT appeals
Hearings on residential property tax appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) will soon have the option to be conducted remotely. Senate Bill 150, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), will allow the Residential Property and Small Claims Division of the MTT to conduct hearings and re-hearings telephonically, by videoconferencing or in person. This will […]
Meridian Charter Township treasurer appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Phil Deschaine, who has served as Meridian Charter Township (Ingham Co.) treasurer since 2018, has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Deschaine will serve the MTA Board as director of MTA District 20, which encompasses Eaton, Clinton and Ingham Counties. MTA represents more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships and […]
Franklin Township supervisor appointed to Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors
Mary Sears, Franklin Township (Houghton Co.) supervisor, 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. Her service […]
New On-Demand Webinars Available Now!
Get election insights & watch our free ARPA funds webinar with MTA’s on-demand webinars! Learn key processes, legal tips, and more—available anytime.
Democracy MVP program seeks to recruit more poll workers
A state program aims to make it easier for residents to learn more about and share their interest in becoming election workers for early voting days and Election Day for the upcoming November election. Townships can learn about individuals interested in working elections through the state’s Democracy MVP program. Help spread the word by sharing […]
Michigan Townships Association awards its Robinson Scholarship to future local leader
Delta Charter Township, MI – The Michigan Townships Association has awarded Mason Brudzinski its 2024 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship. The annual award, available to a junior, senior or graduate student in a Michigan college or university, seeks to encourage today’s students pursue a career in public service. Brudzinski—who will receive his master’s in Public […]
Join us this November for ‘Treasurers’ Guide to Tax Collection’!
Get a final review before taxes are due! We’ll cover the whole process, from tax bill preparation to summer & winter taxes to collections. Delve into key deadlines, deferments and even handling delinquent PPT. Click here to register!
Read the September issue of Township Focus!
Check out our September issue of Township Focus now! Read this month’s cover story, “Cemeteries as a community asset” & don’t miss our feature “Fire and life safety considerations with recreational marijuana facilities ” & so much more!