Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel delivered a State of the County address at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, celebrating 15 years of progress under the executive form of government. "This new structure — our structure — has allowed us to challenge ourselves, seize opportunities, and plan for the future," Hackel said, noting achievements in resolving a $13.5 million budget deficit and improving the county’s financial standing, including an AA+ credit rating, according to the Macomb County.
The Macomb County has also seen significant infrastructure and economic growth, with an additional $30 million annually for the Department of Roads and regional GDP rising from $33 billion to $56.4 billion. "For over a decade we have been at the forefront of the conversation about fixing our local roads," Hackel stated, while emphasizing fiscal teamwork: "Working together, those deficits were resolved."
Macomb County Executive Hackel discussed improvements in regional health and safety, including the new Central Intake and Assessment Center, expanded senior services, and Animal Control’s high save rates. He said, "The past 15 years have proven what’s possible when a community believes in itself—and in one another," noting that this collaborative approach will continue to guide the county in the future.
