Reportedly one of Michigan Governor Rick
Snyder’s largest frustrations since taking office in early 2011 is the level of
inconsistency of regions state departments and agencies have to negotiate in
managing delivery of services. Multiple variances evidently exist even within
the same department umbrella.
With one move Thursday, Governor Snyder hopes
to put an end to the confusion by announcing a new, consolidated 10-region map
for service delivery. Also announced was the intention to make grant money
available for local governments and other organizations within a region to
utilize in developing service delivery collaboration efforts.
The 10 regions are:
Region 1: Upper Peninsula, divided into three sub-regions;
Region 2: Northwest - Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska,
Missaukee, Wexford,
Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Manistee counties;
Region 3: Northeast - Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego,
Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Roscommon, Ogemaw and Iosco;
Region 4, divided into northern (Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana,
Newaygo and Mecosta) and southern (Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Kent, Barry,
Montcalm and Ionia) sub-regions;
Region 5: East Central - Clare, Isabella, Gratiot, Saginaw,
Midland, Gladwin, Arenac and Bay;
Region 6: East Michigan - Huron, Tuscola, Shiawassee, Genesee,
Lapeer, Sanilac and St. Clair;
Region 7: South Central - Clinton, Eaton and Ingham;
Region 8: Southwest - Berrien, Van Buren, Cass, Kalamazoo, St.
Joseph, Calhoun and Branch;
Region 9: Southeast Michigan - Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw,
Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe; and
Region 10: Detroit Metro - Macomb, Oakland Wayne.