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Some Macomb County employees, who face the potential of massive layoffs next month to offset a $20.8-million deficit, are asking commissioners to raise taxes next year to minimize a reduction in the public workforce. Towering galvanized steel poles are sprouting throughout Macomb County to serve as eyes and ears for county road commission workers as they adjust traffic signals to make for smoother commuting. MOUNT CLEMENS -- Two days after Macomb County officials unveiled their most drastic proposal for cutting into next year's budget deficit, they faced a crowd of residents upset with the ramifications.