Posted November 21st, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 20, 2025
Macomb County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Adopts 2026 Budget
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a balanced budget for the 2026 fiscal year at its Full Board Meeting this afternoon. The vote follows extensive public deliberations and hours of review, with Commissioners working collaboratively with the County Executive, his department heads and other countywide elected officials to ensure county priorities are responsibly funded.
The $1.1 billion budget includes the $365 million General Fund and reflects a strong financial outlook, supported by a $123 million fund balance that positions the county well for long-term stability and strategic investments. It also contains $115 million for public safety, $25 million for health and welfare, $8 million for senior services, nearly $3 million for veterans, $164 million for roads and $329 million for mental health services.
The Board acknowledged the countywide elected officials’ efforts to stabilize spending. Operating expenses for those offices, which includes the County Executive, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Works Commissioner, Sheriff and Treasurer either decreased, were offset by increased revenue, or only saw a minimal increase, averaging $10,000. Board Chair Joe Sabatini indicated that they will continue working collectively with the County Executive and all countywide elected officials to evaluate the staffing needs of their departments.
“This budget demonstrates our commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring that core county services remain strong,” said Sabatini. “We maintained a balanced budget, strengthened our reserves, and set aside funds that will allow us to invest in critical capital improvement needs.”
The county’s strong fund balance will allow county leaders to work together to build a strategic plan, organizing the county’s capital needs in a sustainable manner. This process was started earlier this year, when the Board worked with the County Executive to initiate a capital plan and space needs assessment for all county assets.
“We worked hard to not only meet today’s needs but to think ahead,” said Commissioner Phil Kraft, Chair of the Finance/Audit/Budget Committee. “By saving now, we can create a better long-term capital plan for the years to come—without placing unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.”
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