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Speaker urges Harnett commissioners to address child‑welfare issues raised in Jamieson v. Cooper lawsuit
Summary
A public commenter told commissioners that the Jamieson v. Cooper case, which names state agencies and includes Harnett County, raises child‑welfare and separation‑of‑powers questions and urged the county to consider options other than a dismissal motion.
During public comment on Feb. 17, Elizabeth Longman addressed the Harnett County Board of Commissioners about the Jamieson v. Cooper lawsuit and the county’s role in related child‑welfare concerns.
Longman told the board that she would email commissioners her proposed approaches and said the matter raises separation‑of‑powers issues requiring input from multiple county offices and stakeholders. She described personal experience with the child‑welfare system and litigation, said she has helped more than 200 families navigate similar matters, and urged the county to consider alternatives to seeking dismissal without first examining other remedies and reforms.
Longman asked the commissioners to consider policy and cultural changes within social‑services operations and said she is available to assist with solutions, either directly or by offering proposals for board consideration. The board did not take formal action during the meeting in response to her comments; Longman said she would provide written materials by email.
