Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said he plans to eliminate two county agencies, as well as seven boards and commissions, to save an estimated $2.5 million a year, beginning in 2012. Among the cuts would be the elimination of the county's Reference and Research Center, a remnant of the county library which the board turned over to Wayne State University to use as an extension and classroom space about two years ago. It provides residents with access to reference books, newspapers and online databases.

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