ON THE ROAD
WITH TONY...
Welcome to our October newsletter!
I hope everyone has a safe and scary Halloween!
We are so proud of the many accomplishments of the Macomb County Clerk's Office, and this edition of the Clerk's Corner Newsletter spotlights two of our favorites!
In October, our free Fraud Notify alerts program reached the 20,000 sign-ups level. When I took office, we had just 1,200 participants, and we've been able to get the word out and get our residents signed up for an extra layer of protection against real estate fraud.
Fraud Notify Alerts is a simple way for our Macomb County homeowners to be alerted of possible property fraud by email. Please see the video below to show how we celebrated this feat and how you can easily sign up.
Also, we are so proud that when you call our offices during regular business hours, you will always get a live person that answers the phone. In fact a whopping 98 percent of our calls are handled by a live person, with only two percent dropping off after just a few minutes. Please see the video feature below where we use REAL intelligence (not "AI") to answer our phones!
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V I D E O F E A T U R E
Fraud Notify Sign-Ups Reach 20,000!
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The Macomb County Clerk's Office Fraud Notify alerts program has reached 20,000 sign-ups! The free program is a simple way to be alerted of possible property fraud. Visit macombgov.org/clerksoffice to sign up today!
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V I D E O F E A T U R E
We Use 'Real Intelligence' at the Macomb County Clerk's Office
 CLICK HERE to play video.
At the Macomb County Clerk's Office, we don't use "Artificial Intelligence" to answer the phones, we use "Real Intelligence" to answer 98 percent of all calls during business hours.
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Clerk Forlini Hosts Macomb County Bar Association Members
 Clerk Forlini welcomed members of the Macomb County Bar Association for a presentation that included an overview of the Clerk's Office operations, recent office improvements and accomplishments, technology upgrades, and election integrity. Pictured above are Clerk Forlini and current President of the MCBA, Farrah Ramdayal-Howard.
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A R O U N D T H E C O U N T Y
Harrison Township 'Hallowpalooza' Another Spooktacular Event
 The Clerk's Office visited the Harrison Township "Hallowpalooza" Halloween event on Oct. 25 at Tucker Park. It was all treats and no tricks at the spook-tacular event as we shared candy and laughs with the neighborhood kids in full Halloween spirit!
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Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Presentation
Clerk Forlini visited the Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe in Roseville to connect with local seniors and share valuable information about Fraud Notify, the Clerk’s Office free service that helps protect their most valuable asset — their property. The event offered a great opportunity to empower residents to stay informed and guard against property fraud. Staff were available throughout the event to assist attendees with on-site sign-ups and provide answers to any questions.
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Clerk Forlini Visits Fraser Lions Club
Clerk Forlini also met with members of the Fraser Lions Club for an engaging and informative presentation on Fraud Notify. He highlighted how this free alert system works and encouraged attendees to join the more than 20,000 Macomb County residents already protecting their property through our service. Keep an eye out for a presentation from Clerk Forlini near you to learn how you can sign up and safeguard your property. See the feature below for November dates...
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Clerk Forlini Promotes Fraud Prevention at Brandenburg Park
 Earlier in October, Clerk Forlini met with local seniors at Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield Twp. to share how they can protect their property through the free Fraud Notify alerts program.
Special thanks to Matt Carr and Chesterfield Parks & Rec for hosting and helping spread the word!
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Michigan Student Voting Summit
Clerk Forlini recently joined a panel discussion at the 2025 "Michigan Student Voting Summit" at Macomb Community College, regarding Election Integrity issues.
At the event, Clerk's Office alumnus, law student Abdullah Aljanabi, was presented the 2025 "Michigan Student Impact Award."
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HELP PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY!
Clerk Forlini to Visit Local Area Senior Centers for Fraud Notify
 Calling all senior citizens! Clerk Forlini will be coming to many local senior centers this upcoming Fall to talk about the Clerk's Office's "Fraud Notify" program.
Fraud Notify is a FREE service, which notifies you of potential property fraud, and is offered to all Macomb County Residents. Learn more on how you can sign up by attending one of the Clerk's presentations near you. Contact your local senior center to register today!
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November 4th Election Information
Early Voting is underway for voters in Mount Clemens, New Baltimore and Sterling Heights through Sunday, Nov. 2.
You can find your early voting site by going to macombgov.org/early-voting
Your local clerk has a special voting location that allows you to vote in-person at a tabulator, just like on election day. You can also take your absentee ballot and process it in a secured election tabulator at a special early election site. Early in-person voting will end on Sunday, Nov. 2. In-person voting will again resume at your regular voting location on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
For more information go to our website: macombgov.org/elections
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S T A F F F E A T U R E
Happy Halloween From Our Staff
Happy Halloween from our Clerk's Office staff members! In the photo above, members of the Vital Records and Register of Deeds departments dressed up for the occasion! Notice the "Three's Company" theme with multiple "Mrs. Roper's" off to the right. In the photo at right, Register of Deeds Admin Coordinator Colleen Baumgarten is surprised by her identical? twin, BSA Ryan Rooney, who was escorted by our "Ringmaster" Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Jennifer Walker.
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Not to be outdone were our Court Department "MIB Special Agents" Teagan Strek (left) and Victoria Hope.
"We are the best kept secret in the galaxy. We monitor, licence and police all alien activity in Macomb County. And we dress in black."
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Staff Members Recognized for Years of Service
 Clerk Forlini recently presented three Clerk's Office staff members with certificates recognizing "Years of Cumulative Service" in Macomb County. Pictured above with Clerk Forlini are Judicial Court Clerks (from left) Krystal Bradley, who has reached 30 years of service, Amy Mayer 20 years and Kelsey Capoferri five years of service to the County.
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