County Commissioner, District 1· 2025-01-01 to 2028-12-31 (month-level start: January 2025, appointed by the Board to fill the District 1 vacancy left by Don Brown per Macomb Board news; end December 31, 2028 per MCL 46.410 subsection 2, text read: 4-year term from the 2024 election)
Ken Goike
Macomb County
About
Ken Goike's platform emphasizes public safety, specifically advocating for increased police coverage and presence in the northern areas of Macomb County.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyKen Goike called for increased police coverage in the north end of Macomb County.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:13
- Avg per meeting
- 2:17
- Segments
- 1338
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Top issues during term (5)(Parks Rec)
Veterans Services and Martha T. Berry operations
Additional HVAC funding beyond $4.1 million is needed; cash flow is tightening as state recoupments increase.
Senior Meals Funding and New Kitchen Contractor
The agreement totals $58,500.
Macomb Orchard Trail Master Plan
The county's general fund is kicking in $200,000 next year plus an estimated $30,000 amendment.
Art Institute Authority Reappointments
Parks fund shortfall and Freedom Hill upkeep
A $150,000 general fund transfer is on the table for 2027, after $200,000 was transferred for 2025.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Goike was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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