Wayne County community corrections board pushes outreach, data tracking after low utilization; member says state 'targeting' county

Feb 20, 2026

At a Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting, Administrator Lester Thomas outlined steps to increase referrals and program use — a one-page program 'cheat sheet,' site visits and data tracking — while Attorney Paul Bruno said the county was being 'targeted' by the state; no substantive votes were held.

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At a Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting, Administrator Lester Thomas outlined a plan to boost utilization of county-funded community corrections programs by increasing outreach to judges and prosecutors, producing a concise program handout, and arranging site visits so decision‑makers can see services firsthand.

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