
Lisa Radtke receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Lisa Radtke, Fife Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award

No vote on housing preemption bills; locals say legislation ‘undermines local governance without a guarantee of success’
While no action was taken on the housing preemption bills in the House Government Operations Committee, MTA wishes to thank all the township leaders who

Treasury temporarily suspends Fire Equipment Grant Program applications
Earlier this week, the state Department of Treasury temporarily suspended access to the Fire Equipment Grant Program application due to anticipated modifications to eligibility requirements.

State revenues indicate slight increase
State revenues for the current and next fiscal years were revised slightly upward at the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC). The consensus revisions indicate an

Hayes Township leaders earn credential in township governance
Two Hayes Township (Clare Co.) leaders have taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of their township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s

Pokagon Township treasurer receives inaugural ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from Michigan Townships Association
Kevin Young, Pokagon Township (Cass Co.) treasurer, was honored for his years of service to his peers at the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Annual Conference

Peter Kleiman honored as MTA Life Member
Harris Township (Menominee Co.) Supervisor Peter Kleiman has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) as the Association’s newest life member. He received the

Meet MTA’s Leadership
Learn more about MTA’s 2026 officers, elected at our Annual Conference in April, who serve on the Executive Committee to help provide strategic guidance and

Courtland Township clerk receives ‘Spirit of MTA’ award for local leadership, dedication to community
Susan Hartman, Courtland Township (Kent Co.) clerk, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was