Rachel Davis was introduced to the Wayne County Commission as the director of the county's juvenile justice department after commission approval.

Brian Manning, assistant county executive, summarized Davis's background and county experience: "Miss Davis joined us almost 24 years ago as a public servant of Wayne County. She worked her way up from entry-level employee to the rank of captain with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office." Manning noted Davis had worked on the criminal justice complex transition team and had served as an assistant county executive with direct involvement in juvenile youth services.

Davis thanked county leadership and commissioners for the appointment and said she looked forward to leading the large and diverse department. Commissioners said they look forward to receiving continued reports on facility performance, staffing and the care of youth.

County staff noted Davis is participating in a Georgetown leadership program and that the county planned an important meeting with the Annie E. Casey Foundation on best practices. The commission did not record a roll-call vote tied specifically to the appointment in the floor remarks excerpted in the transcript; meeting discussion indicated the appointment had been approved as part of prior committee actions and was being announced to the full body.

The commission asked for ongoing updates on juvenile facility operations and staffing, and commissioners welcomed Davis to her new role.