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Board endorses Michigan 2-1-1 funding, opposes proposed CDBG/HOME and Medicaid cuts in FY26 budget
Summary
The board voted unanimously to recommend increased state funding for Michigan 2-1-1 and to oppose proposed eliminations of CDBG/HOME funding and cuts to Medicaid in the federal FY26 budget; motions were moved and seconded and recorded as 7–0 where roll-call tallies were provided.
Oakland County commissioners considered three Legislature-and-budget-related items and moved recommendations to the full board.
Michigan 2-1-1 funding: Commissioner Loops moved and Commissioner Kureshinson seconded a motion to recommend funding for the Michigan 2-1-1 helpline in the FY26 budget. Supporters said 2-1-1 is the primary entry point for residents seeking housing, food and other social services and that demand for calls is increasing. Staff noted the United Way for Southeastern Michigan operates the regional 2-1-1 center for a four-county area and that the Michigan Senate had previously recommended a $6.6 million state appropriation. The board recorded the vote as 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Opposition to elimination of CDBG and HOME funding: Commissioner Woodward moved and Commissioner Hoffman seconded a resolution opposing elimination of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds in the FY26 federal budget. Commissioners said the grants provide flexible funding for housing repairs, shelter capacity and services for seniors, low-income residents and other vulnerable groups. Staff said the combined local impact is significant; aggregate statewide figures and local county totals were discussed as approximate and staff warned elimination would harm shelter capacity and nonprofit partners. The board recorded the vote as 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Opposition to Medicaid cuts in FY26 federal budget: Commissioner Woodward moved and Commissioner Nelson seconded a motion opposing proposed Medicaid funding cuts in the federal FY26 budget. Commissioners argued cuts would reduce services for disabled residents, children, veterans and new mothers. Speakers cited bipartisan resistance to using Medicaid cuts to pay for other federal priorities. The board recorded the vote as 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Ending: All three motions were moved, seconded and put forward by the board; recorded roll-call tallies in the transcript show unanimous 7–0 votes where noted.
