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Welcome Tom Hickson, new MTA executive director
MTA is pleased to announce that Tom Hickson has joined the Association as its new executive director. Hickson brings nearly 30 years of executive-level public policy experience to his role leading MTA, Michigan’s largest local government association and...
Budget, road funding bills signed into law
The state’s fiscal year 2026 budget was signed into law Oct. 7 in an event closed to the press and the public, along with the legislation increasing funding for roads. Both the state’s budget and the road funding package will impact townships. As previously...
New laws affecting local government
Several bills recently passed by the Legislature as part of the budget and road funding package impacting local government were signed by the governor this week: PA 16—Creates the Neighborhood Roads Fund and Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund and...
Reminder: Township law enforcement information needed
MTA sent a survey request to all township clerks seeking information on if, and how, their township provides local law enforcement coverage to residents. Clerks, if you have not already completed the quick, one-question survey, please do so as soon as...
Chesterfield Charter Township receives ‘Township of Excellence’ accolades for election administration
Chesterfield Charter Township (Macomb Co.) has been recognized for exceptional service, commitment and adherence to best practices in election administration, earning a Certificate of Achievement in the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) prestigious...
MTA's Principles of Planning & Zoning book package has information you need to help guide your township's land use future!
MTA’s library of publications includes three planning & zoning resources written specifically for Michigan townships. Authored by planning & land use expert Steve Langworthy, The Township Guide to Planning & Zoning Decision-making and...
Content, connections & camaraderie
MTA Professional Development Retreats return this fall! Each retreat offers a learning experience geared to your role on concepts, trends & pressing issues for townships. Click here for a first look & key dates!
Content, connections & camaraderie
MTA Professional Development Retreats return this fall! Each retreat offers a learning experience geared to your role on concepts, trends & pressing issues for townships. Click here for a first look & key dates!
MTA's Principles of Planning & Zoning book package has information you need to help guide your township's land use future!
MTA’s library of publications includes three planning & zoning resources written specifically for Michigan townships. Authored by planning & land use expert Steve Langworthy, The Township Guide to Planning & Zoning Decision-making and...
Chesterfield Charter Township receives ‘Township of Excellence’ accolades for election administration
Chesterfield Charter Township (Macomb Co.) has been recognized for exceptional service, commitment and adherence to best practices in election administration, earning a Certificate of Achievement in the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) prestigious...
Reminder: Township law enforcement information needed
MTA sent a survey request to all township clerks seeking information on if, and how, their township provides local law enforcement coverage to residents. Clerks, if you have not already completed the quick, one-question survey, please do so as soon as...
New laws affecting local government
Several bills recently passed by the Legislature as part of the budget and road funding package impacting local government were signed by the governor this week: PA 16—Creates the Neighborhood Roads Fund and Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund and...
Budget, road funding bills signed into law
The state’s fiscal year 2026 budget was signed into law Oct. 7 in an event closed to the press and the public, along with the legislation increasing funding for roads. Both the state’s budget and the road funding package will impact townships. As previously...
Welcome Tom Hickson, new MTA executive director
MTA is pleased to announce that Tom Hickson has joined the Association as its new executive director. Hickson brings nearly 30 years of executive-level public policy experience to his role leading MTA, Michigan’s largest local government association and...
