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MCREST set to build on its success with a new men's shelter – Macomb Daily

The Women’s League at Trinity Lutheran Church has donated $140,000 to MCREST enabling it to purchase a building adjacent to the women’s shelter.

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Macomb County passes moderate budget increase despite salary increases, capital projects

Budget committee Chair Joe Sabatini said he is pleased with the overall outcome, with the general fund an approximately 5% increase from his year despite county-employee average salary increases of 6%.

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Macomb County commissioners fine-tune budget with over $500,000 in cuts

The county Board of Commissioners’ Finance, Budget and Audit Committee conducted its annual meeting to add or subtract expenditures from the proposed $322-million 2024 budget proposed by County Executive Mark Hackel before final approval of the $1.1 total billion budget next Monday.

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Macomb County officials to create Financial Empowerment Center for residents

Macomb Community Action seeks to partner with the county Treasurer and County Executive offices in setting up a program through the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, a New York-based nonprofit group that supports efforts of communities to improve individuals and families’ financial stability.

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Mount Clemens candidates meet public at forum

MOUNT CLEMENS As municipal elections draw closer, hopefuls for the Mount Clemens City Commission and mayor delivered the case for their candidacy at a candidate forum hosted at the Mount Clemens Public Library on Oct. 5.

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Hackel to personally present $1.1B budget to Macomb commissioners

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has submitted a proposed $1.1 billion 2024 budget to the county Board of Commissioners that includes 18 news positions, far fewer than last year, and maintains a healthy surplus in the general fund.

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Patton: Macomb County needs to close the digital divide

By Tammy T. Patton Guest Opinion When the media calls Michigan a “battleground state” and Macomb County a “bellwether,” I’m reminded why public officials should try to reason with every voter, not write anyone off or take anyone for granted.  Even in this era of polarized politics, we can accomplish a lot when we try […]

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Macomb County purchases old school building for $1.5M for Head Start programs

Macomb County purchases old school building for $1.5M for Head Start programs
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