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MTA local officials applaud governors executive order clarifying action on FOIA requests

MTA local officials applaud governors executive order clarifying action on FOIA requests

The following statement should be attributed to Michigan Townships Association Executive Director Neil Sheridan: The Michigan Townships Association—and our member...
MTA supports proposal to increase revenue sharing to Michigan communities

MTA supports proposal to increase revenue sharing to Michigan communities

The following statement should be attributed to Michigan Townships Association Executive Director Neil Sheridan: Gov. Whitmer’s proposal to increase City, Village and...
Coalition urges Senate committee to vote no on Senate Bill 431

Coalition urges Senate committee to vote no on Senate Bill 431

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

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...