A commissioner announced that District 1 now has 24-hour advanced life support (ALS) ambulance service “for the meantime,” describing the change as effective as of the prior week.

During public comment Charity Green introduced herself: "My name is Charity Green. I'm the newest member of the Cass County Conservation District. I'm the new office manager." She said she had met several commissioners and invited anyone with questions to contact her office.

Commissioners also discussed the upcoming county fair parade; a commissioner said the parade would be Sunday night, July 27 at 5 p.m., and noted forms are required for commissioners who wish to march. One commissioner said the fair board and Michigan State Annex grievances had been forwarded to the new county administrator, Patrick Jordan, for follow-up.

Board members also announced a staffing change at Woodland: Michael Mallory was named the new executive director and will start in July.

Why it matters: the interim 24-hour ALS service affects emergency medical coverage for District 1 residents; introductions and staffing changes affect local agencies and points of contact for residents.

Details and limits: the announcement described the ALS service as “for the meantime” and did not give a firm long-term arrangement, provider name, or funding details. Parade logistics were described briefly; parade registration forms and timing were provided by commissioners for those who wish to participate. The meeting did not include extended discussion of the fair board grievances; commissioners said the new administrator would handle those matters going forward.

Next steps: commissioners encouraged residents needing more information about EMS coverage to follow up with district officials and suggested the new administrator would manage fair-board grievances and related personnel issues.