
Sharing the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak
It is with great sorrow that we share the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak. Harold was an immensely dedicated public servant, serving

Welcome Tom Hickson, new MTA executive director
MTA is pleased to announce that Tom Hickson has joined the Association as its new executive director. Hickson brings nearly 30 years of executive-level public

Constitutional revenue sharing funds to decrease, statutory revenue sharing flat as result of budget and road funding
The state budget was finalized in the legislative session that began Thursday, Oct. 2, and ended in the morning hours on Friday, Oct. 3. The

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

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,

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

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

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

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.