I submit to this illustrious body the following thought experiment:

Consolidate Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties into a single entity to streamline services and facilitate a move toward regional, metropolitan governance.

The Michigan Constitution permits it, provided the people want it:


  • Sec. 13. - Consolidation of counties, approval by electors.


    Two or more contiguous counties may combine into a single county if approved in each affected county by a majority of the electors voting on the question.


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