Please attribute the following statement to Neil Sheridan, executive director of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), in response to today’s executive budget proposal by Gov. Whitmer: Safe communities, safe drinking water and essential local services are all critical to the success of Michigan’s townships. We are encouraged that the governor’s

Action needed immediately to avoid half-billion dollar funding gap for transportation County road agencies; governmental and industry stakeholders call for pilot project to move toward fair funding solutions LANSING – Today leaders from the newly-formed Coalition on Electric Vehicles and Transportation Revenue held a news conference steps from the Capitol

The following statement should be attributed to Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Director Neil Sheridan: The Michigan Townships Association appreciates the Legislature’s leadership in protecting local authority on the long-needed statutory action modernizing Michigan’s solid waste laws, which passed in this year’s final day of legislative session. MTA is among

Flushing Charter Township (Genesee Co.) Clerk Wendy Meinburg 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, Meinburg was able to learn enhanced tools and decision-making processes

Mary Segalin, Ironwood Charter Township (Gogebic Co.) clerk, has been re-elected to her role as District 1 director on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. District 1 encompasses Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. Segalin was re-elected to the position by her township peers at the Association’s Annual Conference,

Buchanan Township (Berrien Co.) Supervisor Malinda Cole-Crocker has been named member at-large on the Michigan Townships Association (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 organization.

Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill has been elected second vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). She was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by her peers at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Cargill, who has

Comstock Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.) Treasurer Bret Padgett has been re-elected as District 19 director on the Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors. Padgett was elected to the position by his township peers at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. As director of MTA District 19,

Matthew Beattie, Boon Township (Wexford Co.) supervisor, has been elected to the Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors, serving as director of MTA 9 District, which encompasses Clare, Missaukee, Oscoda and Wexford Counties. Beattie was elected to the position by his township peers at the Association’s Annual Conference in April.

Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been elected treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position at the Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Koviak, who has served as township supervisor since 2002, was first elected to the MTA

Harris Township (Menominee Co.) Supervisor Peter Kleiman has been named immediate past president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Kleiman, who was 2021 MTA president, has been township supervisor since 1988 and has served on the MTA Board of Directors since 2011. “I am honored to continue in a leadership

Grant Township (St. Clair Co.) Supervisor Bill Deater has been elected 2022 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

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 director of MTA District 6, which encompasses Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska and Otsego Counties,

Eagle Township (Clinton Co.) Supervisor Patti Jo Schafer will continue to serve the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected District 20 director at the Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Schafer was re-elected by her township peers at a caucus election to

Bangor Charter Township (Bay Co.) Supervisor Glenn Rowley will continue to serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, following his election as director of MTA District 13—which encompasses Bay, Gladwin and Midland Counties—at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Rowley was first appointed

Tom Hawkins, Raisin Charter Township (Lenawee Co.) supervisor, will continue to serve the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) on its Board of Directors, following his election as director of MTA District 24—which encompasses Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties—at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Hawkins was first

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

Ishpeming Township (Marquette Co.) Supervisor James Nankervis will continue to serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected MTA District 2 director in a caucus election during the MTA Annual Conference & Expo, held April 25-28 in Lansing. District 2 encompasses Baraga, Dickinson, Marquette and

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

Green Lake Township (Grand Traverse Co.) Supervisor Marvin Radtke Jr. will continue to serve the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected director of MTA District 8, which includes Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties. Radtke was re-elected to the position by his township peers at

Robert Lewandowski, Port Huron Charter Township (St. Clair Co.) supervisor, has been elected to the Michigan Townships Association Board of Directors, serving as director of MTA 18 District, which encompasses Sanilac and St. Clair Counties. Lewandowski, who was elected to the position by his township peers at the Association’s Annual

Lake Township (Menominee Co.) Trustee Warren Suchovsky will continue to help guide the state’s largest municipal association—the Michigan Townships Association (MTA)—on its board of directors, after being re-elected to serve as the MTA District 3 director. Suchovsky was re-elected to the position at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April

Whitney Township (Arenac Co.) Clerk Kimberly Anderson will continue to serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected to serve as director of MTA District 10, which includes Arenac, Iosco, Ogemaw and Roscommon Counties. Anderson was re-elected to the position by her township peers at

Ossineke Township (Alpena Co.) Supervisor Kenneth Lobert will continue to help guide the state’s largest municipal association—the Michigan Townships Association (MTA)—on its board of directors, after being re-elected to serve as the MTA District 7 director. Lobert was re-elected to the position at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April

Coldwater Township (Branch Co.) Supervisor Donald Rogers will continue to serve on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected to the position of MTA District 23 director at the Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Rogers has served as director of District

James Township (Saginaw Co.) Treasurer Joanne Boehler will continue to represent District 17, which encompasses Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties, on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Boehler was re-elected to the position by her township peers at a caucus election held during the Association’s Annual Educational Conference

Genoa Charter Township (Livingston Co.) Trustee Diana Lowe will continue to serve the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, after being re-elected MTA District 25 director. Lowe was re-elected to the position of director of District 25, which includes Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, at the Association’s Annual

Nancy Heck, Winsor Township (Huron Co.) treasurer, has been re-elected to her role on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Following a caucus election at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing, Heck will continue to represent MTA District 14, which encompasses Huron and Tuscola Counties.Heck brings

Pine River Township (Gratiot Co.) Supervisor Kevin Beeson has been elected secretary of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by his township peers at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Beeson has been a

Addison Township (Oakland Co.) Clerk Pauline Bennett has been elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). She was elected to the position helping to lead the state’s largest municipal association by her township peers at MTA’s 2022 Annual Educational Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. Bennett, who

Blendon Township (Ottawa Co.) Treasurer Greg Golembiewski will continue to serve the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, following his election as District 15 director at MTA’s Annual Conference, held April 25-28 in Lansing. MTA District 15 encompasses Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. Golembiewski was first appointed to the

Spring Lake Township (Ottawa 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

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) recognized Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-Almira Twp.) for their support of township government by presenting them with MTA’s 2022 “Legislator of the Year” awards. Sen. Moss and Rep. O’Malley received the prestigious awards, which honor lawmakers who are instrumental in legislative efforts impacting township government and who

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces its 2022-23 legislative priorities, following adoption of its policy platform by Association member township officials. The MTA membership approved the Association’s platform on April 28 at the MTA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the MTA Annual Conference & Expo at the Lansing Center.

Bill Deater, supervisor of Grant Township (St. Clair Co.), has been elected 2022 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Deater was elected president of the largest municipal association in Michigan at MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo, held this week at the Lansing Center. Deater has served his residents

The past two years have shown us how critically important community leaders, programs and services are in helping to support Michigan residents. The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Robert R. Robinson Scholarship offers financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their community. Applications for this

The following media statement should be attributed to Michigan Townships Association Executive Director Neil Sheridan in response to Gov. Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal, presented today: Gov. Whitmer’s historic budget proposal marks a much-needed recognition of the value and important role of our communities and the essential services they

The following is a joint statement from the Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Association of Counties in response to the passage of House Bill 5351: Today, the state continued its long-standing practice of using local government funding to pay for other priorities with the passage of HB

The Michigan Townships Association has awarded three individuals aspiring to careers in public service its 2021 Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarships. The annual award, available to a junior, senior or graduate student in a Michigan college or university, seeks to encourage today’s students to pursue a future in public service.

LANSING – The House Commerce and Tourism Committee approved legislation today that would significantly limit how local communities regulate commercial short-term rental properties in residential neighborhoods across the state. A last-minute substitute to House Bill 4722 was given to stakeholders minutes before the committee meeting started and was swiftly passed without

Harmful legislation would silence local voices on aggregate mining operations across the state Legislation removing local authority and creating an ineffective oversight program in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) over the location and operations of sand and gravel mining would have a dangerous, detrimental effect