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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Genesee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Chief Retirement
Flint Police Chief Terence Green is stepping down, which means the city has to go find a new top cop. That transition matters because public safety leadership shapes how the department operates and how safe residents actually feel in their neighborhoods.
Personal Recording Device Policy
A new county policy governing personal recording devices was up for approval. It would set rules on when and how employees may use recording devices.
Jail MAT/MOUD addiction treatment grant
A $338,154 Michigan State Police grant would fund medication-assisted treatment at the Genesee County Jail, with an $88,154 match already budgeted. This affects addiction treatment available to people booked into the county jail.
Crossroads Village security contract
The county was set to consider spending up to $158,000 to keep unarmed security officers at Crossroads Village for another year. It covers January 2027 through January 2028 and is already budgeted.
Hurley Medical Center case management services
The Health Department's contract with Hurley Medical Center for case management and care coordination would get a funding boost of up to $25,000 per year through March 2029.
Operation Arrowhead public safety partnership
A $1.59 million Mott Foundation grant funds Operation Arrowhead at the Sheriff's Office. It moved forward to the full board.
School resource deputies in Clio Area Schools
Several deals put sheriff deputies and school resource officers in Atlas Township, Goodrich schools, Fenton Township, Hurley Medical Center, and GISD schools next fiscal year. Most are paid by the townships and districts, not the county's general fund.
Opioid Settlement Funds RFP
A cluster of items committed opioid settlement money to staffing — a specialty courts agreement with the 7th Circuit Court ($148,717), the Sheriff's residential substance abuse treatment program ($92,501.51), and continued funding for a Deputy Director and Grant Coordinator. All moved to the full Board.
Crime victim services funding
Two state grants — $407,096 for crime victim services and $294,378 to renew the STOP Violence Against Women grant — were advanced. They fund services for victims of crime and domestic violence.
Mental health priorities and focus areas
The committee discussed mental health as one of its focus areas. What comes of it could shape how the county directs human services attention and resources.