Macomb must learn from Oakland. "Macomb County Commissioners are laying off county employees and preparing to raise citizens’ property taxes to close a $20 million budget deficit. Meanwhile, Oakland County has a balanced budget, no pending layoffs, and no tax hike planned. Why the difference? Leadership."
Why such disparity between two neighboring counties? Here's the key phrase from the article: "For more than a decade, Oakland County leaders have stood up to government employee unions..." And as Forrest Gump would tell you - "that's all I have to say about that."
