What would become the Michigan Association of Counties began on an undoubtedly cold Feb. 1 in 1898. That day, a group of officials from 16 counties gathered in the Senate chamber of Michigan’s State Capitol, which was then just 20 years old. All through 2023, MAC will be celebrating its anniversary with special events, promotions and informational nuggets about the history of our organization and county government in Michigan. …
MAC began its 125th Anniversary year with a special event at the Michigan State Capitol on Feb. 1, 2023. See photos and more i this edition’s Cover Story. …
Each year, MAC establishes legislative priorities for the upcoming year. These items are based on input and feedback from our membership and center around the more pressing issues our counties are facing. …
Three counties in Michigan have been chosen to participate in the NACo Opioid Solutions Leadership Network, a cohort of 30 county leaders from around the country focused on opioid abatement strategies for settlement funding. …
A new digital resource page is designed to aid county leaders in plotting out their public health strategies funded by county shares of the national opioid settlement. Among the features of the new page are: • An overview of the opioid crisis and the national settlement • Numerous general resources on how counties could deploy their funds to maximize public health • Links to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services webinar recordings …
Welcome to MAC (Michigan Association of Counties)
Founded on Feb. 1, 1898, MAC is the only statewide organization dedicated to the representation of all county commissioners in Michigan. MAC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advances education, communication and cooperation among county government officials in Michigan. MAC is the counties’ voice at the state and federal level, providing legislative support on key issues affecting counties.