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Macomb County Board adopts FY 2026 budget, clarifies staffing numbers
Summary
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 20 adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-O2) by a 13-0 vote. Commissioners said the move does not constitute layoffs but declines to appropriate 18.5 proposed new positions in the executive’s budget.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2026 Comprehensive General Appropriations Ordinance (Ordinance 2025-O2) by a 13-0 vote on Nov. 20.
Vice Chair, speaking during final discussion, sought to correct public understanding of staffing changes: "The word cut implies you already have 18 and a half positions. What we are doing in effect is not approving 18 and a half new positions," the Vice Chair said, adding that…
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