Clinton County board backs resolution opposing House FY2026 county revenue-sharing cuts
Summary
The board approved a resolution, supported by the Michigan Association of Counties, opposing proposed fiscal year 2026 cuts to county revenue sharing; one commissioner announced an abstention for conflict-of-interest reasons.
Commissioner (Ways & Means) moved to recommend authorizing a resolution opposing proposed fiscal year 2026 cuts to county revenue sharing by the state House of Representatives, citing the county's need to protect local revenue. The move was presented as supported by the Michigan Association of Counties and intended to preserve funds for county services.
During discussion one member spoke in opposition to the House proposals as lacking understanding of county fiscal needs. Speaker 10 announced a recorded abstention: "I just wanna highlight the fact that I'm abstaining from this resolution for the record for I'm a registered lobbyist now with my new job, so I don't wanna speak on this with that conflict." The motion carried as recorded; the transcript does not provide a complete roll-call tally beyond the for/against/abstention statements captured in the meeting record.
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