What Is SEMCOG
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is a membership organization of local governments. We work with local elected leaders to help solve regional issues that extend beyond individual governmental boundaries. We advocate for the good of Southeast Michigan and its citizens, and the wise use of taxpayer dollars. Our region includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties.
SEMCOG supports local government planning on regional issues in the areas of transportation, environment, community and economic development, and education. SEMCOG assists local governments and educational institutions in planning for common needs and in recognizing regional opportunities. Policy decisions are made by local elected officials of SEMCOG’s member governments, ensuring that regional policies reflect the interests and concerns of member communities.
SEMCOG advocates for changes in state and federal public policy, representing Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington as a single, strong voice for its local member governments. Advocacy agendas for state and federal legislation are approved annually by SEMCOG’s Executive Committee.
SEMCOG is the premier resource for data about Southeast Michigan. We gather and analyze information for public and private sector decision making on the region’s economy and quality of life. SEMCOG’s library has a specialized collection of more than 30,000 books and reports on regional planning issues in the areas of transportation, the environment, community and economic development, demographics, land use, and intergovernmental cooperation.