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 (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Clerk Debra Hoyt and Deputy Treasurer Erin Cottrell were the two members of the Academy “Graduating Class of 2026,” and

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 & Expo with the Association’s inaugural “Volunteer of the Year” award. Young was presented with the award before nearly 1,000 of his fellow attendees on

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 “MTA Life Member Award” before nearly 1,000 of township peers and special guests at an award ceremony at the MTA Banquet, held during the Association’s

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 created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done for more than 70

Sebastian “Sam” Previti, Charter Township of Washington (Macomb Co.) supervisor, has been honored by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) with a “Spirit of MTA” award. The award was created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done for

Matthew Beattie, Boon Township (Wexford Co.) supervisor, has been elected 2026 secretary of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). In this role, Beattie serves on the Association’s executive committee, which—along with the entire board of directors—provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships.

Bangor Charter Township (Bay Co.) Supervisor Glenn Rowley has been elected 2026 treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). In this role, Rowley serves on the Association’s executive committee, which—along with the entire board of directors—provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of Michigan’s townships

Green Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) Supervisor Marvin Radtke Jr. has been elected 2026 second vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position by his township peers at MTA’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 20-23 in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.).

Kevin Beeson, supervisor of Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.), has been elected 2026 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Beeson was elected president of the state’s largest municipal association at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held last week at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township (Grand Traverse

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 the Association’s platform at the MTA Annual Meeting, held last week in conjunction with its Annual Conference & Expo in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.).

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 Fund can be attributed to Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Director Tom Hickson. Establishing a revenue sharing trust fund is a top priority for the

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 townships—including over 6,500 elected leaders plus tens of thousands of additional appointed officials, staff and volunteers—MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and

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 entire board of directors, provides strategic and operational guidance to MTA, which serves more than 99% of Michigan’s townships, and is the state’s largest municipal

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 past president. Cargill, who was 2024 MTA president, will continue in her role for 2026, following the unexpected passing of 2025 MTA President Harold Koviak

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 position helping to lead Michigan’s largest municipal association by her township peers at MTA’s 2026 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held last week in Acme

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 information on key township issues at the forefront in Lansing, including housing preemption legislation and the critical need for preservation of local decision-making, protection of

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) is pleased to announce that Carmen Siciliano has joined its Government Relations team as its new legislative associate. In his role with the Association, Siciliano will support MTA efforts to advocate at both the state and federal levels on behalf of Michigan’s 1,240 townships and

Bath Charter Township (Clinton Co.) Supervisor Ryan Fewins-Bliss has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 20, which encompasses Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the

Norvell Township (Jackson Co.) Supervisor Bill Sutherland has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 24, which encompasses Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the largest

Escanaba Township (Delta Co.) Treasurer Kim Knauf Wyckoff has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 3, which encompasses Alger, Delta and Menominee Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the

Maple Valley Township (Montcalm Co.) Clerk Andrea Knapp has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, as director of MTA District 16, which encompasses Montcalm, Gratiot and Ionia Counties. Serving Michigan’s 1,240 townships, MTA is the largest municipal association in the state and one of the

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 Memorial Scholarship recipients. Additional students receiving awards this year include a public servant seeking to further her service to her community and an active township

Torch Lake Township (Antrim Co.) Treasurer Sharon Schultz has been re-elected to her role on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Schultz, who first joined the MTA Board in 2017, will continue to serve as MTA District 6 director, which encompasses Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska and Otsego Counties, following

Andi Knapp earns township governance credential, will be first Michigan township official to complete township foundations learning series Andi Knapp, Maple Valley Township (Montcalm Co.) clerk, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of her township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA).

Tracy Butcher, Atlas Township (Genesee Co.) trustee, has taken the next step to further enhance the effectiveness of her township by completing the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Township Governance Academy (TGA). Through her participation in this intensive program, Butcher has established a foundation of knowledge on township roles, and learned

Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been elected president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Serving more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships—which includes more than 6,500 elected leaders plus tens of thousands of additional township appointed officials, staff and volunteers—MTA is the largest municipal association in the