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Wayne County probate judge candidate introduces herself in Flat Rock
Summary
Suzanne Fanning, a Wayne County resident and 30-year probate attorney, introduced her candidacy for Wayne County probate judge and urged outreach to vulnerable adults and more mental-health diversion from police.
Suzanne Fanning, a long‑time Wayne County probate attorney running for county probate judge, introduced herself to the Flat Rock council and highlighted two issues she said are pertinent to the city.
Fanning said probate court should do more community outreach to inform residents, particularly elderly and vulnerable adults, about protections and resources. She also urged greater emphasis on mental‑health diversion programs, saying a large share of police callouts involve mental‑health components and that early diversion could reduce repeat incidents.
Fanning said she would like to come to Flat Rock periodically if elected to explain probate‑court services and to work with police and local leaders on tools to assist residents in crisis. Council members thanked her for her remarks; no council action followed.
