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October 7, 2025
At its annual conference held last weekend, members of the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) elected Ottawa County Commissioner Phil Kuyers to serve on its Board of Directors.
MAC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing Michigan’s 83 counties. The association works to strengthen local government through advocacy, education, and service:
- Advocacy: Serving as the unified voice of Michigan counties at the state and federal levels.
- Education: Providing professional development opportunities that help county commissioners serve effectively.
- Services: Offering programs and resources that save counties time and money.
“I am honored to represent Ottawa County and provide a voice for our residents at the state level,” said Kuyers. “MAC plays an important role in ensuring counties have the tools and partnerships needed to deliver quality services efficiently.”
Kuyers serves as the District 9 County Commissioner, representing residents of Grand Haven Charter Township, Robinson Township, and Precinct 5 of Spring Lake Township. A retired dairy farmer and former owner of Pigeon Creek Golf Course, Kuyers has been a long-time advocate for agriculture, infrastructure, and responsible governance in Ottawa County.
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Note: The press release below is included on behalf of the Michigan Association of Counties.
LANSING, MICH. – During regional caucuses held at the Michigan Counties Annual Conference Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Grand Traverse Resort, MAC members elected seven members of the
16-member MAC Board of Directors:
• Joe Derocha of Marquette County (elected)
• Phil Kuyers of Ottawa County (elected)
• Monica Schafer of Ingham County (elected)
• Lisa Salgat of Arenac County (elected)
• Antoinette Wallace of Macomb County (re-elected)
• William Miller of Oakland County (re-elected)
• Donald O’Farrell of Iosco County (re-elected)
Wallace also was sworn in on Oct. 1 as MAC’s 117th Board president.
Joining Wallace as Board officers for the 2025-26 term are:
• Bryan Kolk of Newaygo County (first vice president)
• William Miller of Oakland County (second vice president)
Wayne County’s Melissa Daub becomes immediate past president.
On Oct. 2, during their Annual Business Meeting, MAC members approved policy platforms developed by MAC’s policy committees overseeing issue areas ranging from finance to agriculture and tourism.
“I see the opportunity to strengthen our partnerships, to advocate for policies that respect local control and to share innovative solutions across counties,” Wallace said during her inaugural remarks. “The opportunity to invest in the next generation of leaders, ensuring that young people see county government not as something distant, but as a place where real change happens.”
For more information on the Michigan Association of Counties, visit www.micounties.org.
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