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Macomb Township: We Need Your Voice!

Proposed State Legislation Would Severely Impact Local Decision-Making

Last week, a package of bills introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives was presented as a response to Michigan's housing shortage and the need for more affordable housing. However, this legislation would essentially give developers the right to build in our community without any input from you or local officials. 

We firmly believe that local development decisions belong at the local level. Every community is different, and zoning must account for local infrastructure capacity, neighborhood character, public safety and long-term planning. In practice, a blanket approach to zoning means residents lose their ability to shape what happens in their own neighborhoods. 

We feel it is imperative to have everyone weigh in on the discussion by contacting our state representatives and expressing your opinions on the legislation. 

Rep. Joe Aragona 515-373-1785Josepharagona@house-mi.gov

Rep. Doug Wozniak 515-373-0832Douglaswozniak@house-mi.gov

Senator Veronica Klinefelt 517-373-7670SenVKlinefelt@senate.michigan.gov

Senator Ruth Johnson 517-373-1646SenRJohnson@senate.michigan.gov

Other Media:Press Conference with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments: https://youtu.be/7tpQ1MqJAtA?si=x75SgijNKcwtY99u

WDIV | Channel 4 - Click on Detroit News Segment: https://youtu.be/_4LxUtg7gu0?si=VR9JuxxsMcGfduws

The Macomb Daily: https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/02/25/group-of-local-elected-leaders-gather-to-push-back-on-state-legislation-on-zoning-planning-issues/?share=niaonc0cacobnbiulol2

Macomb Township: We heard you!

Thank you to everyone who shared how you’d like to use trails and pathways throughout the Township. Now we want to know where you’d like to see them!

Take the next step and show us the locations that matter most to you. Your input will directly shape future trail and pathway planning in Macomb Township.

Survey Link: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d3b3cc3702cb4758a4cc19e4601721cbFor the best experience, please complete the survey on a desktop computer rather than a mobile device.

Survey closes March 18, 2026.