
House approves foreclosure rights changes
Legislation to increase transparency around foreclosure proceedings was passed by the House. House Bill 5152, sponsored by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles), requires foreclosure sale notices

MTA to file amicus brief on PA 233 case appeal to Michigan Supreme Court
The MTA Legal Defense Fund Committee approved the Association’s filing of an amicus brief in support of an Application for Leave to Appeal in the

Local Government Leaders Urge Timely Budget Agreement
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Read the June issue of Township Focus!
Check out this month’s expanded issue! Featuring a profile on 2026 MTA President Kevin Beeson & an excerpt from MTA 2026 Keynoter Greg Bennick. Plus,

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

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