Macomb County roundup: Recall petitions clear for three Lenox Township officials; county committees eye $11.6M police contract and millage votes ahead
The Macomb County Election Commission cleared recall petitions against three Lenox Township officials for the ballot while rejecting four others, marking the most consequential decision in a quiet two-week stretch of county meetings.
Election Commission acts on Lenox Township recalls
On July 14, the Macomb County Election Commission voted on recall petitions targeting five Lenox Township officials. Petitions against Supervisor Anthony Reeder, Trustee Joseph Marino, and Treasurer Jennifer Pflueger-Sutherland each passed 2–1, clearing the way for those recall efforts. A petition against Clerk Michelle Gurley also passed 2–1, while recall petitions numbered 2 through 5 against the Clerk were each defeated 2–1. The commission also adopted its agenda and approved minutes from the June 29 session. Full minutes have not yet been published.
Civil Service Commission approves eligibility lists and hires
The Civil Service Commission met July 8 and approved a full slate of personnel actions, all by 3–0 votes. The board approved eligibility lists for Corrections Deputy, Dispatch, Deputy, Law Enforcement Sergeant, and Lieutenant positions. It filed pre-employment evaluation requests for four candidates and filed a termination form for Eugene Miller, Sergeant Retired. The commission approved the rehiring of Agron Ujkaj as Corrections Deputy and the hiring of Cooper Armstrong and Mandi Coku. It also authorized $900 in payments to Henry Ford for physical evaluations.
Veterans' Affairs Commission reviews assistance cases
The Veterans' Affairs Commission and Relief Fund met July 7, approving June 16 minutes before entering a closed session to review assistance requests. The commission returned to open session at 11:40 a.m. Of two cases presented, one was approved and one was denied. No dollar amounts or case details were disclosed.
Community Mental Health committee meets
The Community Mental Health Board's Program and Budget Committee held a regular meeting July 8. No specific agenda items such as contracts, budgets, or resolutions were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
Three joint committee meetings are scheduled this week, each with significant financial and policy items:
July 20 — Joint Finance/Audit/Budget and Internal Services Committees: The largest item is a $1,557,000 budget amendment for the Phase 1 Admin Building Plaza Deck Waterproofing Project. Other items include a $494,247.35 purchase of 433 laptops and 7 desktops from HP Inc. for 2026 PC replacement, a $110,685 contract with Orion Communications (FieldWare) to replace the Sheriff Scheduler, a $113,297 Countywide Ditch Program fund reallocation, and $85,118 in vehicle purchases for Sheriff's units, including a 2027 Ford Transit 350 Cutaway Van.
July 21 — Joint Government Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees: The committee will consider resolutions approving ballot language for the Macomb County Veterans' Millage and the Public Transportation Millage, both for the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other items include a $50,000 vacant land purchase agreement with SE Michigan Land Holding, LLC for a Bertrand Drive parcel, a road-deer-removal contract with Respectful Removal, LLC at $150 or $200 per deer, and a $187,306 budget amendment for Office of Senior Services Home Delivered Meals.
July 22 — Joint Public Services and Records and Public Safety Committees: The biggest item is an $11,576,528 law-enforcement services contract with Washington Township. Road projects include a $2,223,039 county cost-share with Clinton Township for Little Mack Ave, Carlier St, and South Nunneley Rd rehabilitation, a $4,248,539 contract with Pro-Line Asphalt Paving Corp. for the Little Mack Ave rehab, and a $450,957 county cost-share with Shelby Township for the Middle Branch Clinton River. A $6,743,133 budget amendment for the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program award is also on the agenda.