2026 MTA Regional Meeting - Jackson

When:  Sep 23, 2026 from 09:00 to 16:15 (ET)

As an MTA member, you belong to the largest community of local government officials in the state. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with that community, MTA staff and other municipal experts to discuss the latest issues affecting townships at our fall Regional Meeting series. This full-day event provides the inside scoop on issues impacting townships in one day, at one location, near you! It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

Topics include:
  • Legislative Lowdown: Explore legislative efforts underway and how they impact your township. Learn the latest on what’s gaining momentum, what’s on the horizon and what you should be watching. Led by MTA’s Government Relations Team.
  • Financial Forum: A practical look at fiscal best practices, preparing for potential downturns and recognizing financial stress. Learn proactive strategies to maintain stability, respond to red flags and understand the steps to take if your township is already facing financial trouble. Led by Michigan Department of Treasury’s Local Audit & Finance Division.

  • Municipal Missteps: Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the biggest mistakes. Review legal landmines, unintended consequences and “wait ... can we do that?” moments that trip up townships. From well-intentioned decisions to costly oversights, we’ll help you spot trouble early and avoid common pitfalls. Led by MTA Legal Counsel, Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches, PC.

  • Back to Basics Boot Camp, Where There Are No Silly Questions: Special meeting notices, Freedom of Information Act deadlines, meeting procedures—some questions come up again and again. Join us as we tackle the most frequently asked township questions. You’ll get practical answers, useful reminders and a chance to have your own questions addressed by MTA experts. Led by MTA’s Member Information Services Team.
  • Turning Your Audit into Insights: An audit presentation should be more than flipping through financial statements and nodding along. Get an insider’s take on the audit process to learn what questions you should be asking and what details deserve a closer look. Unpack who should be talking to whom—and when—and turn your audit into a powerful tool for oversight. Led by Rehmann Public Sector financial experts.
  • Bigger Projects, Smaller Tax Base?: Dreaming bigger for your community? Learn how townships can access funding and partnership opportunities to support infrastructure, public facilities and essential services that may otherwise be out of reach through local revenues alone. Led by USDA Rural Development.

Also included is our Vendor Showcase, where you'll have the chance to meet and chat with vendors of products and services that can help you improve your township's effectiveness and efficiency.

Location

128 W Ganson St
Jackson, MI 49201-1369