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The Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) is an alliance of Michigan counties working to enhance county government through advocacy, shared services and education.
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.
PRESENTATIONS FROM 2018 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Sights from the 2018 Legislative Conference
A photographic account of the 2018 MAC-MCMCFC Annual Conference is now available on our photo gallery page.
Board member Klinefelt talks about her work with MAC
News
Michigan county leaders consult with federal lawmakers during Capitol Hill sweep
A contingent of Michigan county officials, led by MAC Board President Matthew Bierlein of Tuscola County and other board officers, made a round...
MAC marks its 120th birthday serving Michigan's counties
It’s Feb. 1, 1898. A year earlier, Michigan had achieved its modern arrangement of 83 counties with the return of Isle Royal to Keweenaw...
MAC releases 2018 legislative priorities, with focus on fiscal reforms in Lansing
Michigan’s 83 counties, the state’s front-line public service agencies, enter 2018 seeking significant changes to state revenue practices to...
Risk arises to 911 upgrade legislation; commissioners asked to call legislators
Legislation to properly fund upgrades to the 911 emergency communication system is under attack at the Capitol. Commissioners need to call their...
Legislature falls short on giving counties the tools they need to address retirement funding, MAC says
The Legislature’s decision to focus bills to adopt the recommendations of Gov. Rick Snyder’s task force on the pension-OPEB crisis leaves...
