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Canton Township Clerk named as state association president

Canton Township Clerk Michael Siegrist was officially sworn in as President of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks (MAMC) during the Annual Association Conference last month.

Siegrist, who has served as Canton Township Clerk since 2016, will lead one of the largest and most respected local government professional organizations in Michigan. MAMC represents approximately 1,400 members serving communities across the state and the organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in municipal administration, elections, records management, and public service.

“It is an incredible honor to serve as president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks,” said Siegrist. “Municipal clerks are often the first point of contact between residents and their local government. I look forward to working with clerks across Michigan to continue advancing professionalism, education, and public trust.”

During his tenure as Canton Township clerk, Siegrist has overseen significant changes in election administration, including the implementation of constitutional voting reforms, expanded early voting opportunities, and the administration of numerous high-turnout elections. Under his leadership, Canton Township has become recognized for innovation in voter outreach, election administration, and civic engagement, an organization spokesperson said. Siegrist was elected Township Clerk of the Year in 2021 and his office won a United States Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award in 2020 for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity and Technology. In 2024, the Canton clerk’s office won a 2024 MiExcellence Award for Excellence in Security and Cybersecurity.

Siegrist has been actively involved with MAMC for many years. Throughout his service, he has been a strong advocate for clerk education, professional development, and legislative engagement, according to a prepared statement from the group. Siegrist also teaches in the Oakland University Election Administrator Certificate program and is on the advisory board of the University of Minnesota’s Certificate in Election Administration program.

A resident of Canton Township, Siegrist has devoted much of his career to strengthening local government and supporting the professional growth of municipal clerks throughout Michigan, officials said. As president of MAMC, his responsibilities will include guiding the association strategic priorities, educational programming, and legislative initiatives during a critical period for local government and election administration.