The Michigan Association of Counties

Budget deal restores millions that aid basic county services

Legislative action on Wednesday to restore approximately $60 million in vetoed state funding for key county services was encouraging, said MAC’s executive director. …

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Reports from counties show growing veto crisis

As county leaders digest the budget vetoes from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the fiscal implications only keep growing for county governments and the residents they serve. …

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Jail and Pretrial Task Force briefed on arrest trends

Despite falling arrests, particularly among young people, tens of thousands of people in Michigan are still arrested for low-level charges …

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Scenes from the 2019 Michigan Counties Annual Conference

More than 400 county officials, speakers and others gathered at the Grand Traverse Resort Aug. 18-20 for the 2019 Annual Conference …

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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.