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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Court and victim services grants
Nine grants covering treatment courts, mental health court, victim rights services, sheriff training and emergency assistance related to the Rochester Hills splash pad shooting are up for recommendation. These fund services residents rely on at no added county cost.
Behavioral Health and Justice Liaison
The Prosecutor's Office wants an amendment to its agreement with Oakland Community Health Network keeping a mental health liaison embedded in the office. That person connects defendants with mental health or substance use issues to treatment, including diversion away from criminal charges.
January community education and awareness event
Staff scouted potential venues for a January public awareness event on human trafficking; site visits were presented and discussed.
Early voting transportation access
County Clerk Lisa Brown talked with the committee about getting voters to early voting sites October 24 through November 1, including messaging and transit access to Oakland County Parks.
Byrne grant ICE-reporting language
Four federal grant votes this meeting drew no votes because Byrne grant terms require reporting arrestees to ICE. Commissioners Miller, Smith Charles, and Cavell split their votes — supporting police but opposing the grant strings — yet all four grants passed.
County data breach response
Commissioners Spisz and Smith Charles announced they will jointly send a letter demanding answers from the administration, HR, IT, and risk management about a recent county data breach — and want Sheriff Bouchard personally before the board.