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October 2024

Macomb County
Board of Commissioners

A newsletter from the Macomb County Board of Commissioners 

The Nomination Period for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Ends October 18th

Nominations for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are now being accepted. Each year, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recognizes a veteran who has made a significant impact on Macomb County’s veteran community. Starting in 2019 with its namesake, veteran Pat Daniels, the Board has had the privilege to grant this award and bring community awareness to the County’s veteran population each year.

Nominations for the 2024 award are open through October 18th. To nominate a veteran, click the button below and fill out the nomination form. For questions contact us at bocadmin@macombgov.org or 586-469-5125.

Moving Forward, Moving Together: Watch the 2024 Tri-County Summit

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners joined Commissioners from Oakland and Wayne counties on Friday at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township for the 2024 Tri-County Summit. Joined by state and federal legislators, attendees collaborated on current regional issues which included:

• An update from the Tri-County Behavioral Health Task Force.
• An announcement from the Great Lakes Water Authority and Army Corps of Engineers on a joint flooding resiliency study.
• Effective ways the counties can work together to improve sustainability across the region. 
• Local public transit leaders evaluating current challenges and future solutions for our regional transit system. 
• The impact of regional flooding and the importance of emergency preparedness.

More information, including the program and photos, can be found at: https://bocmacomb.org/events/tri-county-summit/

Commissioners Attend Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) 2024 Conference - Commissioners re-elected to MAC Board

At the end of September, Board Chair Don Brown and Commissioners Sarah Lucido, Antoinette Wallace, Sylvia Grot, Michelle Nard and Don VanSyckel attended the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Annual Conference. They participated in workshops on key county issues and, during MAC’s annual business meeting, reviewed and approved policy platforms for the upcoming year.

Also during the conference, elections were made to the MAC Board of Directors. The Board of Commissioners is excited to announce that Commissioner Antoinette Wallace was elected 1st Vice-President and Commissioner Sarah Lucido was re-elected as the Region 5 representative.

Macomb County 2025 Budget Review Calendar

The County Executive will present the 2025 Recommended Budget at the BOC’s Finance/Audit/Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday October 9th at 3 p.m. As the legislative branch, it is the Board’s duty to thoroughly review the proposal and adopt a balanced budget that ensures the needs of County residents and employees are met through services, programming and fiscally responsible actions. Commissioners will analyze each department’s budget at an upcoming public meeting and use that information as they consider amendments and adoption of the FY 2025 budget. The BOC is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring they are allocated efficiently and where needed. 

Click the button below to see the full list of upcoming budget meetings and the 2025 recommended budget.

MSU Extension Free Financial Management Programs Available

MSU Extension has an important role to play in addressing issues of the financial health of individuals and families through live online educational programs. The overarching goal of these efforts is for Michigan consumers to become aware of their personal financial profile, to adopt sound financial practices, including managing spending and savings plans, and using financial products and services in a beneficial manner.

For more information and a list of available courses, visit canr.msu.edu/courses/money-management or click the button below.

BOC Events & Programs Coming Soon

Student Government Day

Student Government Day is a special event that provides our community's youth with the opportunity to experience the purpose and mechanics of county-level government first-hand. Through this hands-on experience, students can become more informed and involved citizens and voters. Participating students write an essay on a different topic each year and the winning essay chosen by the Board is awarded a scholarship.

The essay topic and application period will be announced soon. Learn more at bocmacomb.org.

Macomb County Green Schools

The Michigan Green Schools program is an initiative designed to promote activities that encourage environmental conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability amongst K-12 schools in Michigan. To receive a “Green School” designation, schools must submit an application each year and meet the designated criteria.

The 2024-2025 Green Schools application information, guidelines and activity documents are now available. Visit bocmacomb.org to learn more about the program and how you can participate and apply to become a Green School.

The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) has a list of projects planned for the Fall. To view a complete list of Macomb County construction projects, along with detailed maps and information, visit the MCDR website at https://roads.macombgov.org/Roads-Home. Stay informed and prepared for any potential traffic changes as these crucial improvements are underway.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

October

• 10/09 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/10 – Health and Human Services Committee
• 10/14 – County Holiday - Columbus Day
• 10/15 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/16 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/17 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/21 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/22 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/23 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 10/24 – Full Board

November

• 11/05 – County Holiday - Election Day
• 11/11 – County Holiday - Veterans Day
• 11/12 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 11/13 – Health and Human Services Committee
• 11/14 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 11/19 – Joint Public Services & Records and Public Safety Committees
• 11/20 – Joint Internal Services and Government Oversight Committees
• 11/21– Full Board
• 11/26 – Older Adult Advisory Committee
• 11/28 – County Holiday - Thanksgiving Day
• 11/29 – County Holiday - Friday After Thanksgiving

December

• 12/02 – Internal Services Committee
• 12/03 – Health and Human Services Committee
• 12/04 – Government Oversight Committee
• 12/05 – Public Services Committee
• 12/10 – Finance/Audit/Budget Committee
• 12/11 – Records and Public Safety Committee
• 12/12 – Full Board
• 12/24 – County Holiday - Christmas Eve
• 12/25 – County Holiday - Christmas Day
• 12/31 – County Holiday - New Year’s Eve

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