Wayne County Council appoints Ruth Fason and Richard Proctor to key boards

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners made significant strides in enhancing local governance during their meeting on April 1, 2025. A key decision was the appointment of Ruth Fason to the Wayne County Council on Aging and Richard Proctor to the Wayne County Planning Board, filling important roles that will help guide community development and support for aging residents.

In another major development, the board approved a motion to award a three-year child support enforcement contract to Veritas HHS, set to begin on July 1, 2025. This decision comes after Veritas has demonstrated notable improvements in performance, moving Wayne County's ranking from 91st to 78th in state assessments. The contract, which is subject to the County Attorney's approval, reflects an increase in costs due to rising salaries across the board, but officials believe it is a necessary investment to maintain and enhance child support services.

Commissioners expressed the need for established benchmarks within the contract to ensure continued improvement in performance metrics over the next three years. While there are no contractual incentives tied to these benchmarks, discussions highlighted the importance of setting clear expectations to drive accountability and progress.

The meeting concluded with no public comments, indicating a lack of immediate community concerns or feedback on the discussed items. As the board moves forward, the implications of these decisions are expected to resonate throughout Wayne County, particularly in the areas of aging services and child support enforcement.