In these difficult economic times, we need leaders who do more than “talk the talk”.  For Macomb County, the time to lead is now.  No more empty words and promises.  Mark Hackel is the type of leader who listens and learns, and then leads in a clear and decisive manner.  Macomb County needs an Executive that is accountable and responsible.  As Macomb County Sheriff since 2001, Mark Hackel has listened to and learned from Macomb County constituents.  He has been a leader who has stood tall for Macomb County.  Mark Hackel has the ability to get Macomb County citizens and business, education, labor and government officials to embrace and enact a unified vision for progress.  Mark Hackel is the leader to move us to the NEXT Macomb.