
Michigan Townships Association sets 2026-27 legislative priorities
The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces its 2026-27 legislative priorities, following adoption of its policy platform by Association member township officials. The MTA membership approved

MTA: Revenue Sharing Trust Fund is ‘critical tool benefiting all communities across the state’
The following statement on the Senate passage of Senate Bills 559, 561 and 912 to create and provide for distribution of a Revenue Sharing Trust

Beeson elected to lead Michigan Townships Association as 2026 president
Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.) Supervisor Kevin Beeson has been elected president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Serving more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240

Hodges named member-at-large on Michigan Townships Association Executive Committee
Jennifer Hodges, Muskegon Charter Township (Muskegon Co.) supervisor, has been named member-at-large on the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Executive Committee. The executive committee, and the

Golden Township treasurer continues to serve on MTA Executive Committee
Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill will continue to help lead the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) by serving on its executive committee as immediate

Cole-Crocker elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association
Buchanan Charter Township (Berrien Co.) Supervisor Malinda Cole-Crocker has been elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cole-Crocker was elected to the

Read the April/May issue of Township Focus!
Inside this combined issue: our cover story, “What townships need to know about data centers,” plus a feature written by MTA 2026 Keynoter, Greg Bennick,

Michigan Townships Association Scholarship supports students pursuing public service
Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their

Township leaders convene for MTA’s 2026 Capital Conference
Nearly 200 township officials from across the state convened in Lansing today for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 2026 Capital Conference to gather insights and