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Michigan Townships Association statement on line-item vetoes impacting townships

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...
Michigan Townships Association welcomes new executive director

Michigan Townships Association welcomes new executive director

Delta Charter Township—The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) welcomes its new executive director, Neil Sheridan, to its team. Sheridan, who began his new position today,...

Stamas, Howell named MTA Legislators of the Year

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...
Local township trustee earns Township Governance Academy credential

Local township trustee earns Township Governance Academy credential

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 supervisor earns Township Governance Academy credential

Wright Township supervisor earns Township Governance Academy credential

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 supervisor Doug Merchant named MTA Life Member

Arcada Township supervisor Doug Merchant named MTA Life Member

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

Burt Township supervisor named to Michigan Townships Association Executive Committee

Burt Township (Cheboygan Co.) Supervisor Harold Koviak has been named member-at-large of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Executive Committee, which considers...
Roscommon Township Supervisor Diane Randall receives MTA Immediate Past President Award

Roscommon Township Supervisor Diane Randall receives MTA Immediate Past President Award

4/8/2019
Diane Randall, supervisor of Roscommon Township (Roscommon Co.), has been recognized for her service on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA)...
Bennett elected treasurer of Michigan Townships Association

Bennett elected treasurer of Michigan Townships Association

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...
Deater elected second vice president of Michigan Townships Association

Deater elected second vice president of Michigan Townships Association

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

Cargill elected secretary of Michigan Townships Association

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...
Kleiman elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association

Kleiman elected first vice president of Michigan Townships Association

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

Sorensen elected president of Michigan Townships Association

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...
Michigan Townships Association sets 2019-20 legislative priorities

Michigan Townships Association sets 2019-20 legislative priorities

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...
Executive Director Larry Merrill to retire, new executive director announced

Executive Director Larry Merrill to retire, new executive director announced

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) announces that after nearly four decades of service, Executive Director Larry Merrill will retire at the...
The Michigan Townships Association supports additional funding to fix Michigan roads

The Michigan Townships Association supports additional funding to fix Michigan roads

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

Michigan Townships Association offers scholarship to future local leaders

The Robert R. Robinson Scholarship, awarded annually by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), seeks to offer financial assistance to students aspiring to...
Gov. Whitmer addresses hundreds of township leaders at MTA Capital Conference

Gov. Whitmer addresses hundreds of township leaders at MTA Capital Conference

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed more than 200 township officials from across the state who gathered in Lansing for the Michigan...
New agricultural proposal threatens health of Michigan public and environment

New agricultural proposal threatens health of Michigan public and environment

Starting in 2019, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has proposed to no longer consider local zoning when...
Waterford Charter Township earns Township of Excellence Certificates of Achievement

Waterford Charter Township earns Township of Excellence Certificates of Achievement

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