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Alpena County commissioners adopt resolution opposing House cuts to county revenue sharing
Summary
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution #25-20 on Sept. 23 urging the Michigan Legislature and governor to reject a House FY26 budget plan that would cut statutory county revenue sharing by $34.9 million and favor the Senate proposal that increases county funding and preserves local flexibility.
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday adopted Resolution #25-20 opposing proposed House cuts to statutory county revenue sharing for fiscal year 2026.
The resolution, approved by a unanimous roll-call vote of commissioners present, “strongly urges the Michigan Legislature and governor to reject the House revenue sharing cuts and support the Senate—proposal,” which the resolution said would provide larger statutory revenue sharing and $60 million in public safety funds that counties could allocate at their discretion.
County officials said the House plan would reduce county statutory revenue sharing by $34.9 million statewide and would shift $40 million into restricted sheriff funding with conditions that limit flexibility for other mandated county services. The resolution contrasts the House proposal with a Senate plan that the board said would increase statutory county revenue sharing to roughly $320 million statewide.
Why it matters: County officials told the board that counties lack constitutionally guaranteed revenue sharing and rely on statutory distributions that are subject to annual state budget decisions. The resolution notes that, unlike cities, villages and townships that benefit from constitutional revenue sharing, counties are uniquely vulnerable to such cuts.
What the board did: By adopting Resolution #25-20, the board directed that copies be transmitted to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, House Speaker Matt Hall and the chairs of the House and Senate appropriations committees.
Next steps: The resolution is a formal expression of the board——————————position; it does not change local budgets. Any state action will depend on the Legislature—————————and governor————————s final FY26 choices.
