Michigan Townships Association

Glenn Rowley, who is serving his second term as supervisor of Bangor Charter Township (Bay Co.), has been appointed District 13 director on the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. The MTA district that Rowley represents encompasses Bay, Gladwin and Midland Counties. “On behalf of the entire MTA Board of Directors, we are thrilled to welcome Glenn to the Board, and look forward to his contributions to our organization as...

Nancy Heck, Winsor Township (Huron Co.) treasurer, has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Heck will represent MTA District 14, which encompasses Huron and Tuscola Counties. Heck brings decades of local government experience to her new role helping to lead the largest municipal association in the state. She served as township deputy supervisor for a decade, beginning in 1975. She worked in the Huron County Treasurer’s...

Lake Township (Menominee Co.) Trustee Warren Suchovsky has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors, serving as director of MTA District 3, which encompasses Alger, Delta and Menominee Counties. Suchovsky fills the role following long-time Harris Township (Menominee Co.) Supervisor Peter Kleiman’s appointment as 2021 president of the Association. “On behalf of the entire MTA Board of Directors, we welcome Warren to this group of dedicated leaders from...

Tom Hawkins, Raisin Charter Township (Lenawee Co.) supervisor, has been appointed to the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Board of Directors. Hawkins will represent MTA District 24, which encompasses Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties. Hawkins, who previously served two terms as trustee, was elected supervisor in 2020. With deep ties to the community and to public service, he is a pastor at New Song Community Church and served in the U.S....

The past year has shown us how critically important community leaders, programs and services are in helping to support Michigan residents. The Michigan Townships...

Peter Kleiman, supervisor of Harris Township (Menominee Co.), has been named 2021 president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). Kleiman’s term leading the largest municipal association in Michigan will conclude following the Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo in April 2022. Kleiman has served his residents as township supervisor since 1988 and has served on the MTA Board of Directors since 2011. He is a member of the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional...

The following should be attributed to MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan, in response to Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address: Every Michigan community and resident has been hard-hit by the pandemic—and everyone looks forward to the road to recovery. Good roads are one area that is crucial to economic and quality-of-life vitality and development, and MTA supports efforts to fix our state’s road and bridges, including increasing options...

Delta Charter Township (Eaton Co.) will be recognized for the second time as a “Township of Excellence” by the Michigan...

Coalition urges Senate committee to vote ‘no’ on Senate Bill 431 Harmful bill would allow virtually unrestricted sand and gravel mining...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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