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Oscoda County accepts Float Safe life-jacket loaner station donation to boost water safety

Oscoda County Board of Commissioners · July 22, 2025
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Summary

The board accepted donated Float Safe life-jacket loaner stations, life jackets and buoys to promote water-safety awareness and potentially reduce drowning risks for families in Oscoda County.

The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners voted July 22 to accept donated Float Safe life-jacket loaner stations, including stands, life jackets and buoys, and authorized the board chair to sign acceptance documents.

The initiative, introduced to the board by Ms. Christina Tappan, is intended to foster water-safety awareness and potentially reduce drowning risks for families in the county. Commissioners voted 5-0 to accept the donation and move forward with placement and any required site coordination.

During public comments, Rob Pallarito, district director for Michigan Senate's 36th District, provided an update on state-level budget activity and discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's effects on Michigan's budget; Commissioner Varner also updated the board on county debris removal operations. The board closed the item and proceeded to other agenda business.