Read the March/April issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s cover story, “Unwavering confidence: The foundation of leadership” for a sneak peek at our 2025 Annual Conference with Keynoter Juan Bendaña. Plus,
Read the February issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s cover story “Lawful township expenditures” & don’t miss our feature “Starting a conversation: Human library brings local stories to life” & more!
Reminder: All township board of review members must meet state training mandate
Under Public Act 660 of 2018, all board of review members (including alternates)—regardless if they are brand new or have served for years—must receive State
Read the January issue of Township Focus!
Read this month’s two cover stories—”Inside Township Government” & “Tips to be effective at township board meetings.” Plus, find details on our 2025 Annual Conference
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
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
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 &
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
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!