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 [email protected] or 586-469-5125.
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/
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.
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 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.
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.
Construction Project
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Location
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Project Duration
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Type of Work
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Community
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21 Mile Rd.
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I-94 to Jefferson Ave.
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Jul. 19, 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Chesterfield
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26 Mile Rd. Bridge
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Beaconsfield Rd. to Bedford Blvd.
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TBD
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Preventative Maintenance
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Macomb
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28 Mile Rd. Bridge
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Omo Rd.
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TBD
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Rehabilitation
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Lenox
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32 Mile Rd.
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Eldred Rd.
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Sep. 23, 2024 – Jun. 2025
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Reconstruction
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Romeo
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Armada Ridge Rd. Bridge
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Lowe Plank Rd. to N. Main St.
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TBD
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Rehabilitation
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Richmond
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Bates Rd. Bridge
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28 Mile Rd. to 29 Mile Rd.
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Sep. 23, 2024 – Nov. 7, 2024
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Preventative Maintenance
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Lenox
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Beacon Square Dr.
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Fairbrook Dr. to 21 Mile Rd.
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Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Macomb
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Cottrell St.
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Harper Ave. to Jefferson Ave.
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Sep. 26, 2024 – Oct. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Clinton Twp. and Harrison Twp.
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Ebeling Rd.
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M-53 to McKay Rd.
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Jul. 8, 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Bruce
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Garfield Rd.
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E 14 Mild Rd. to 15 Mile Rd.
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Jul. 22, 2024 – Aug. 2025
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Reconstruction
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Fraser
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Hayes Rd. and 23 Mile Rd.
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Right lanes on EB and WB 23 Mile Rd. and NB and SB Hayes Rd.
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Sep, 9 2024 – Oct. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Shelby Twp. and Macomb
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Hicks Rd. Bridge
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32 Mile Rd. to Armada Ridge Rd.
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Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 23, 2024
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Preventative Maintenance
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Ray
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Kelly Rd.
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Masonic Blvd.
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Aug. 13, 2024 – Sep. 2024
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Reconstruction
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Fraser and Roseville
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Moravian Dr.
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Schoenherr Rd. to Garfield Rd.
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Jul. 8, 2024 – Nov. 2024
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Rehabilitation
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Sterling Heights and Clinton Twp.
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Mound Rd.
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Metro Parkway to 11 Mile Rd.
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Aug. 2021 – 2024
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Reconstruction
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Sterling Heights and Warren
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Regency Hills Dr.
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Dequindre Rd. to Regency Hills Ct.
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Sep. 20, 2024 – Oct. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Shelby Twp.
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Schoenherr Rd. Pedestrian Bridge
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Plum Brook River
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TBD
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Construction
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Sterling Heights
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School Section Rd.
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Lowe Plank Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.
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Aug. 21, 2024 – Sep. 2024
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Preventative Maintenance
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Richmond
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School Section Rd. Bridge
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Mackey Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.
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Aug. 5, 2024 – Aug. 15, 2024
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Culvert Repair
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Richmond
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Sutton Rd.
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Mackey Rd. to Memphis Ridge Rd.
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Aug. 26, 2024 – Sep. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Chesterfield
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Subdivision Reconstruction Program
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Beacon Square Dr.
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Fairbrook Dr. to 21 Mile Rd.
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Sep. 23, 2024 – Oct. 2024
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Pavement Preservation Program
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Macomb
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Candler Dr.
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Mound Rd. to end of Candler Dr.
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Jul. 8, 2024 – Sep. 2024
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Reconstruction
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Shelby Twp.
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Donnybrook Dr.
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Westmoor Dr. to Southdown Rd.
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TBD
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Reconstruction
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Shelby Twp.
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Heatherway Dr.
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24 Mile Rd. to Candler Dr.
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Jul. 8, 2024 – Sep. 2024
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Reconstruction
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Shelby Twp.
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Nadine Dr.
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24 Mile Rd. to Judy Ln.
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TBD
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Reconstruction
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Shelby Twp.
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N. Blom Dr. and Cloverleaf St.
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S. River Rd. to Ashland Ave.
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Sep. 16, 2024 – Nov. 2024
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Reconstruction
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Harrison Twp.
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N. Miles St.
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Little Mack Ave. to S. Miles St.
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TBD
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Reconstruction
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Clinton Twp.
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