July 21, 2026 BOC - Joint Government Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners held a joint Government Oversight and Health and Human Services Committees meeting on July 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of budget amendments and contracts for veteran services, senior nutrition, and public health programs. Notably, a contract was approved with Tri Community Meals LLC for senior nutrition services, and a contract renewal was approved with the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services for WIC services after a competitive bid process where they were the sole bidder. The board also approved a $100,000 budget amendment for Michigan State Housing Development Authority grants to support affordable housing initiatives and a $214,600 budget amendment for supportive services for veteran families funded through the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency. Additionally, the board discussed a master service agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and millage-related resolutions for public transportation funding to appear on the November 2026 ballot. The meeting included extensive interviews for appointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission, emphasizing veteran advocacy and outreach. Several resolutions related to veterans' services and community support were passed unanimously. The meeting also addressed operational issues such as animal carcass removal and outreach challenges for veteran services, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve communication and service delivery to veterans in Macomb County.