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NAACP president and residents press St. Joseph County commissioners on board appointments and Portage Manor plans
Summary
During public comment, Trina Robinson (NAACP) asked for transparency in Community Correction Advisory Board appointments; Tom Rowe questioned possible recusal and security at Portage Manor; Cheryl Nicks urged the commissioners to interview qualified Black leaders and requested a fuller public hearing on Portage Manor’s proposed development.
Trina Robinson, president of the local NAACP, used the public‑comment period to challenge how the county filled seats on the Community Correction Advisory Board. Robinson said she submitted an application and followed up with requests for confirmation but did not receive a response; she noted a South Bend Tribune notice that sought applicants and asked the commissioners to disclose how many resumes or letters of interest were received and to explain the selection process.
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