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For Otsego’s Johnson, it’s all about making a difference

In 1980, Doug Johnson was four years into ownership of his father’s company, Mid-North Printing, in Gaylord. Living and working in a county seat of just 3,000, Johnson already knew several county commissioners and the importance of public service. …

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Hundreds attend 2022 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference in Lansing

Nearly 300 county officials, vendors, policy experts and others gathered in Lansing this week for the 2022 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference, hosted by MAC, in association with the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council (MCMCFC). …

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Say cheese!

Check out plenty of photos from the 2022 event, held March 21-23 in Lansing. …

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Open Meetings Act, mental health top 2022 legislative priorities

Updating the Open Meetings Act to meet the 21st century needs of state residents and preventing an ill-advised attempt to privatize Michigan’s locally directed system of public mental health services head the list of legislative priorities for Michigan counties this year, the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) announced Jan. 26. …

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MAC joins coalition to create historic investment in public services

On Oct. 14, a coalition of public and private sector groups unveiled a plan to use American Rescue Plan dollars to create a massive investment in the quality of life in Michigan …

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Resources for ARP funding

MAC has created this Resources Page for information related to American Rescue Plan funding for counties. …

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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.