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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Macomb County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Next Generation 911 Implementation
The Sheriff's Dispatch Office needs an extra $165,100 of contract authority with Mission Critical Partners to finish its transition to the new Axon 911 phone system. Officials stressed it's a spending ceiling, not a commitment to spend it all.
MSHDA Emergency Solutions Grant funding for homeless services
The board added state and federal dollars for homeless and housing providers, senior transportation services, and home weatherization help — money that flows to struggling households in Macomb County.
Administration Building Plaza Deck Deterioration
The plaza deck over the Administration Building's underground garage has leaked for a decade, and excavations revealed steel deterioration bad enough to pose a structural failure risk — the area is cordoned off and emergency shoring is underway. The committee approved an extra $750,000, with more possibly coming this winter.