Summary
The Sheriff's proposal to raise the 43-cent 911 surcharge (unchanged since 2013) and put it on the November ballot failed 4-5 after fire chiefs and township leaders asked for shared governance and more planning time.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise the 911 surcharge from 43 cents, funding dispatch upgrades and mental health triage.
Dispatchers, fire and EMS agencies, and residents needing modern 911 and mental health crisis response.
Dispatch funding remains stagnant; fire chiefs and townships said they wanted a more fully vetted governance plan first.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026
The Sheriff's proposal to raise the 43-cent 911 surcharge (unchanged since 2013) and put it on the November ballot failed 4-5 after fire chiefs and township leaders asked for shared governance and more planning time.
Board of Commissioners Working Session - Jul 1, 2026
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