Michigan Townships Association

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Maple Valley clerk to make history completing township educational programs

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).

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Jeff Sorensen honored as MTA life member

Cooper Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.) Supervisor Jeff Sorensen 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 his township peers and special guests at an award ceremony at the MTA Banquet, held during

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Atlas Township trustee earns credential in township governance

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

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Golden Township treasurer named MTA immediate past president

Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill will serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) executive committee as the Association’s immediate past president, following her term as 2024 president. 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

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Morton Township trustee re-elected to MTA Board of Directors

Morton Township (Mecosta Co.) Trustee Yulanda Bellingar will continue to serve as District 12 director, which encompasses Isabella, Mecosta and Newaygo Counties, on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Bellingar was re-elected to the position by her township peers at a caucus election held during the Association’s Annual

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Newton Township treasurer re-elected to MTA Board of Directors

Newton Township (Mackinac Co.) Treasurer Marilyn Stickland will continue to represent township officials in Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft Counties as District 4 director on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Strickland was re-elected to the position by her township peers at a caucus election held during the

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Nankervis re-elected to MTA Board of Directors

Ishpeming Township (Marquette Co.) Supervisor James Nankervis will continue to serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected to the position of MTA District 2 director in a caucus election during the MTA Annual Conference, held earlier this month in Grand Rapids. District 2 encompasses

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Beeson elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association

Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.) Supervisor Kevin Beeson has been elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), which represents more than 99% of Michigan’s 1,240 townships. He was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by his township peers during MTA’s 2025

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Glenn Rowley elected 2025 Michigan Townships Association secretary

Bangor Charter Township (Bay Co.) Supervisor Glenn Rowley has been elected 2025 secretary 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

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Burt Township supervisor elected president of Michigan Townships Association

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

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Michigan Townships Association sets 2025-26 legislative priorities

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces its 2025-26 legislative priorities, following adoption of its policy platform by Association member township officials. The MTA membership approved the Association’s platform last week at the MTA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with its Annual Conference & Expo in Grand Rapids. These legislative priorities

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Michigan Townships Association announces 2025 Executive Committee

Harold Koviak, supervisor of Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.), has been elected 2025 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Koviak was elected president of the state’s largest municipal association at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held March 31-April 3 in Grand Rapids. Koviak, who has served as township supervisor

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Township leaders convene for MTA’s 2025 Capital Conference

Delta Charter Township, Mich.—Nearly 200 township officials from across the state convened in Lansing on March 4 for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 2025 Capital Conference to gather insights and information on key township issues at the forefront in Lansing, including the critical need for preservation of local control, and

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Sen. John Cherry named MTA ‘Legislator of the Year’

Lawmaker honored for his efforts to ensure all Michigan municipalities receive statutory revenue sharing The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) recognized Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) for his support of township government by presenting him with the MTA “Legislator of the Year” award. Sen. Cherry received the prestigious award, which honors lawmakers who are instrumental in

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Hayes Township deputy treasurer earns credential in township governance

Savannah Cavanaugh, Hayes Township (Clare Co.) deputy treasurer, 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 the intensive education program, Cavanaugh was able to learn enhanced tools and decision-making processes

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Briley Township leaders earn credential in township governance

Two Briley Township (Montmorency 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). Through their participation in the intensive education program, Treasurer Vanessa Werner and Deputy Clerk Linsey Rogers, who also serves the

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Roscommon Township clerk earns credential in township governance

Carie Milburn, who has served as Roscommon Township (Roscommon Co.) clerk since 2015, 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 the intensive education program, Miburn was able to learn

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Delta Charter Township honored as ‘Township of Excellence’ for third time

Delta Charter Township (Eaton Co.) has been recognized for an incredible third time as a “Township of Excellence” by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). The intensive, comprehensive program, administered by the Association, evaluates township governance, administration and programs to ensure adherence to exceptional practices in boardsmanship and in serving the

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Kersten honored with inaugural ‘Spirit of MTA’ award

Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Charter Township (Macomb Co.) supervisor, was the recipient of the inaugural “Spirit of MTA” award. Presented by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), the new honor was created to highlight and recognize the exemplary efforts of local leaders in serving and advancing their township—as the Association has done

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Bennett named MTA immediate past president

Addison Township (Oakland Co.) Clerk Pauline Bennett will serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) executive committee as the Association’s immediate past president, following her term as 2023 president. 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,

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Cole-Crocker elected treasurer of Michigan Townships Association

Buchanan Charter Township (Berrien Co.) Supervisor Malinda Cole-Crocker has been elected treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association. Cole-Crocker was elected to the position by her township peers at MTA’s 2024 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 22-25 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township. Cole-Crocker first joined the

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MTA elects new executive committee

Connie Cargill, treasurer of Golden Township (Oceana Co.), has been elected 2024 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Cargill was elected president of the largest municipal association in Michigan at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 22-25 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township. Cargill, who

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MTA press release on House-passage of renewable energy siting bills

House-passed renewable energy siting bills do not protect local control Battle on behalf of true local voices over siting and permitting process shifts to state Senate. A coalition of organizations representing local governments, land use planning and the agriculture community continues to oppose the fast-moving legislative efforts overhauling siting and

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