More than 1,000 local officials and guests, representing hundreds of townships from 68 counties across Michigan, will convene next week for the largest gathering of municipal officials in the state.
The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) will host its 2017 Annual Educational Conference & Expo, April 10-13, at the Lansing Center.
Township officials from all corners of the state will gather for three days of education—including more than 70 educational sessions—and networking at the event, which also includes the largest municipal expo in the state, with more than 100 exhibitors.
This year’s conference aims to help Michigan’s township officials—whether newly elected or a veteran leader—come together to make a difference for their communities, their region and their state. Dr. Sally Karioth, best known for her work in helping folks shed behaviors that can get in the way of celebrating their unique gifts, will deliver the keynote address at the Conference General Session, held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 12.
Education is the focus of the week, and officials can choose from dozens of educational sessions throughout the event, providing them with information on statutory duties and core township services, as well as township trends and legislative updates. Sessions will cover raising revenue in a stagnant economy, 21st century infrastructure, wind energy and the new Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act, among many other topics. MTA has invited a number of state and legislative leaders, including Sen. Rick Jones; Claire Khouri, deputy director of strategic policy for Gov. Rick Snyder; Nick Khouri, State of Michigan treasurer; and Chris Thomas, Michigan Bureau of Elections director.
“When township officials come together, their shared values for public service, leadership and community engagement are far more powerful than their differences,” MTA Executive Director Larry Merrill said. “As throngs of township officials descend upon our capitol city, it serves as a testimony to the vital role Michigan’s townships play to protect, serve and grow the economy.”
- Posted April 05, 2017
- Tweet This | Share on Facebook
Township officials converge on Lansing for conference
headlines Oakland County
- Whitmer signs gun violence prevention legislation
- Department of Attorney General conducts statewide warrant sweep, arrests 9
- Adoptive families across Michigan recognized during Adoption Day and Month
- Reproductive Health Act signed into law
- Case study: Documentary highlights history of courts in the Eastern District
headlines National
- Judge is accused of using racial slur, vulgar terms and ‘libtard’ label for employee offended by his comments
- ACLU and BigLaw firm use ‘Orange is the New Black’ in hashtag effort to promote NY jail reform
- Colorado Supreme Court considers whether habeas petition can free zoo elephants
- 4th Circuit upholds $1M sanction for law firm that tried to ‘sabotage’ federal court’s authority
- Don’t give money to law schools unless they teach originalism, conservative federal appeals judge says
- Average BigLaw partner compensation increased 26% in 2 years, reaching this high-water mark