Michigan Townships Association

The following statement about the Senate Oversight Committee hearing on the two investigations into the Michigan Department of...

By: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association Director of Government Relations: The governor’s line-item veto eliminating statutorily required state payments in lieu of taxes to local governments is shocking—and harmful to Michigan communities, particularly in northern Michigan. These payments are made to townships and counties in place of property taxes on state-owned property, and townships still must provide services to those lands—including fire protection and other emergency services. PILT funding is necessary to help offset...

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) recognized Sen. Jim Stamas (R-Midland Chtr. Twp.) and Rep. Gary Howell (R-North Branch) for their support of township government by presenting them with the MTA “Legislator of the Year” awards. Both Stamas and Howell received the prestigious award, which honors lawmakers who are instrumental in legislation impacting township government and who work diligently on townships’ behalf, today at the MTA Board of Directors meeting in Portage. “Sen. Stamas and Rep. Gary Howell consistently put good public policy before partisan...

Kalamazoo Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.) Trustee Steve Leuty has taken the next step to enhance the effectiveness of his township. With his completion...

Wright Township (Ottawa Co.) Supervisor Josh Westgate has taken the next step to enhance the effectiveness of his township. With his completion of...

Arcada Township (Gratiot Co.) Supervisor Doug Merchant, 2014 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), received the “MTA Life Member” Award during...

Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been named member-at-large of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Committee, which considers...

Diane Randall, supervisor of Roscommon Township (Roscommon Co.), has been recognized for her service on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA)...

Addison Township (Oakland Co.) Clerk Pauline Bennett was elected treasurer of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) at the Association's Annual Meeting, conducted during the...

Harris Township (Menominee Co.) Supervisor Peter Kleiman was elected first vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) at the Association's Annual...

Cooper Charter Township (Kalamazoo Co.) Supervisor Jeffrey Sorensen was elected president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) at the Association's Annual Meeting, conducted during...

Golden Township (Oceana Co.) Treasurer Connie Cargill was elected secretary of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Committee at the Association’s Annual Meeting, conducted...

Grant Township (St. Clair Co.) Supervisor Bill Deater was elected second vice president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) at the Association's...

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces its 2019-20 legislative priorities, following adoption of its policy platform by Association member township officials. The MTA membership approved...

The Michigan Townships Association supports additional funding to fix Michigan's roads The following statement should be attributed to Ken Gauthier, 2018...

The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to...

Waterford Charter Township (Oakland Co.) has earned Certificates of Achievement in multiple categories of the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) prestigious Township...