Macomb County named 8th in the nation for best technology practices

Macomb County has been recognized as one of the top digital counties in the nation, earning the eighth spot in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2025 Digital Counties Survey in the 500,000-999,999 population category. Macomb is also the highest-ranked county in the state of Michigan, a testament to its commitment to innovation, efficiency and resident-focused digital services.

The honor is bestowed by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo), which recently released the results of the 23rd Annual Digital Counties Survey. The annual survey, conducted by NACo in partnership with the Center for Digital Government, recognizes counties that deploy technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency, improve services and promote resident engagement.

"This is a proud moment for Macomb County," said Mark A. Hackel, Macomb County Executive.
"Our top-ten national ranking and first in Michigan, demonstrates our commitment to using technology to better serve residents, support businesses and improve how we operate as a government. This recognition is a reflection of the talent and dedication of our IT team and county departments working together to deliver a smarter, more responsive government."

From expanding cloud-based services and increasing mobile access for residents to strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and streamlining internal operations, Macomb County's digital strategy has prioritized both innovation and accessibility.

"It is an honor to be recognized on this platform, where the collaboration of our dedicated and talented IT department, working in partnership with our other departments, has earned national attention for our expanding technology services," said Sandy Wilson, deputy director, Macomb County IT. "We're focused on continuously pursuing automation to improve constituent experience and this award validates those efforts."

Macomb County was listed in 8th place nationally in the 500,000-999,999 population category. Other winners in this category include:

1st - Westchester County, New York
2nd - Snohomish County, Washington
3rd - Washoe County, Nevada
4th - Polk County, Florida
5th - New Castle County, Delaware
6th - County of Ventura, California
7th - DeKalb County, Georgia
8th - Macomb County, Michigan
9th - County of DuPage, Illinois
10th - City of Indianapolis-Marion County, Indiana

More information and additional winners can be found here.

Macomb County was formally recognized at the 2025 NACo Annual Conference, on July 11 in Philadelphia, with deputy director Sandy Wilson accepting the award on behalf of the County.

About the Center for Digital Government:
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. CDG provides public- and private-sector leaders with decision support and actionable insight to help drive 21st-century government. CDG is a division of e.Republic, the nation's largest data, media and events company for state and local government and education.

About NACo:
The National Association of Counties (https://http://www.naco.org) strengthens America's counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public's understanding of county government.

Tom Lehrer 586-808-3452lehrer@macombgov.org