Macomb County board unanimously overrides executive veto of ordinance on county policies and penalties

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners voted 12–0 on April 30 to adopt a resolution overriding the county executive's April 9 veto of an ordinance intended to amend and restate county policies and penalties.

The resolution (referenced in the meeting as Resolution 2026‑15418) was moved by Commissioner Romano and supported by Commissioner Lacito. The chair said the ordinance has been under discussion for about four years and that adopting the resolution does not end conversations with the county executive.

“The ordinance has been worked on for, about four years now,” the board chair said, adding that the board would continue to consult with the executive's office on any future changes. The chair emphasized reviewing ordinances periodically so smaller changes can be made over time.

County documents presented at the meeting included a memo from the county executive dated April 9, 2026, vetoing enrolled Ordinance 2026‑05; the board received and filed that memo before taking up the override resolution.

The vote to override was recorded 12–0. The board did not adopt any immediate implementation plan at the meeting; the chair said ongoing discussions with the executive and review of ordinance language would continue as part of routine governance.

What happens next: the board has adopted the resolution to override the veto; any operational or enforcement changes tied to the ordinance will depend on follow-up work between the board and the executive's office.