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Meet MTA's Leadership

Learn more about MTA’s 2026 officers, elected at our Annual Conference in April, who serve on the Executive Committee to help provide strategic guidance and vision for the Association.

Build Your Skills with MTA Training

From a “Planning & Zoning Primer” this month, to “Election Ready: The Township Toolkit” in June, plus our monthly “Now You Know” webinars, there’s something for every member of your township team.

House Republican property tax plan receives first hearing

Nine House Republican-sponsored bills and a House joint resolution (HJR) were introduced in the state House in late April to provide broad property tax reform and make major changes to Michigan’s tax structure: House Bill 5872 would eliminate the uncapping...

Revenue Sharing Trust Fund receives unanimous support in Senate

Thank you to all MTA members who signed one of the over 500 cards of support and/or contacted their state senator in favor of the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund bills. Senate Bills 559, 561 and 912, sponsored by Sens. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield Twp.), John...

Celebrating Excellence at MTA 2026

Discover this year’s winners of the Spirit of MTA award, our inaugural Volunteer of the Year & MTA’s newest Life Member, and meet the 2026 Township Governance Academy graduates.

Townships can now apply for state Fire Equipment Grant Program

Your township should have received notification from the Michigan Department of Treasury that applications are now being accepted for the competitive Fire Equipment Grant Program, for the purchase of fire equipment or fire gear for on-call, part-time...

Michigan Townships Association Scholarship supports students pursuing public service

Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their community. Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government...

Michigan Townships Association Scholarship supports students pursuing public service

Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their community. Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government...

Townships can now apply for state Fire Equipment Grant Program

Your township should have received notification from the Michigan Department of Treasury that applications are now being accepted for the competitive Fire Equipment Grant Program, for the purchase of fire equipment or fire gear for on-call, part-time...

Celebrating Excellence at MTA 2026

Discover this year’s winners of the Spirit of MTA award, our inaugural Volunteer of the Year & MTA’s newest Life Member, and meet the 2026 Township Governance Academy graduates.

Revenue Sharing Trust Fund receives unanimous support in Senate

Thank you to all MTA members who signed one of the over 500 cards of support and/or contacted their state senator in favor of the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund bills. Senate Bills 559, 561 and 912, sponsored by Sens. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield Twp.), John...

House Republican property tax plan receives first hearing

Nine House Republican-sponsored bills and a House joint resolution (HJR) were introduced in the state House in late April to provide broad property tax reform and make major changes to Michigan’s tax structure: House Bill 5872 would eliminate the uncapping...

Build Your Skills with MTA Training

From a “Planning & Zoning Primer” this month, to “Election Ready: The Township Toolkit” in June, plus our monthly “Now You Know” webinars, there’s something for every member of your township team.

Meet MTA's Leadership

Learn more about MTA’s 2026 officers, elected at our Annual Conference in April, who serve on the Executive Committee to help provide strategic guidance and vision for the Association.

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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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