Wayne County commission backs state bills aimed at improving corrections facilities
The commission passed a resolution supporting two Michigan House bills (HB 5920 and HB 5921) intended to improve conditions at Department of Corrections facilities, citing recent deaths at a women's facility and calling for safer conditions statewide.
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The Wayne County Commission adopted a resolution supporting legislative efforts in the Michigan House to improve conditions at Department of Corrections facilities, endorsing House Bills 5920 and 5921. Chair Bell presented the resolution and said it acknowledged recent fatalities at a women—s facility and urged safer conditions across state correctional institutions; Commissioner Baker McCormick moved the resolution with Commissioner Peterson Mayberry recorded in support and the motion carried.
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