Multiple residents endorse Steve Fair for Community Mental Health board seat
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Summary
Steve Fair and a string of endorsers told commissioners they support his appointment to the Community Mental Health board, citing his 25 years running Renewal Christian Counseling Center, CARF accreditation, prior work with CMH and personal ties to clients who rely on the services.
Steve Fair told the Saint Clair County Board of Commissioners on March 5 that he would welcome service on the Community Mental Health (CMH) board, citing more than two decades running Renewal Christian Counseling Center, previous roles as a CMH employee and contractor, and family experience with CMH services.
Fair described his practice as CARF accredited and said it serves about 700 clients a week. Several supporters followed him to the podium: a city council member, pastors, and past colleagues described Fair's community ties, youth work, and collaborative projects with schools.
The board moved the CMH appointments to the full board for consideration. Commissioners noted additional applications had been submitted after the stated deadline but county counsel told members there was no binding cutoff in the bylaws that would bar late applicants from consideration, so the submissions will be included in the package sent to the full board.
Quotes: "We've been here in the community for 25 years," Fair said of his counseling center. "I'd love to lend my expertise..." Another endorser said, "I would trust Steve Fair to serve on any board, but specifically this board I believe is uniquely qualified for."
Ending: The CMH board appointments were sent to the full board for final action; commissioners also asked staff to attach late applications to the agenda packet for that meeting.
