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County approves Justice Facility advisory and technical committees with community and commissioner representation

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved membership for a Justice Facility Advisory Committee (JFAC) and a Technical Advisory Committee (JTAC), adding community representatives (including Chaplain Tina McCallie) and naming commissioners to serve as members or ex-officio; board members clarified that committee votes will be advisory and will not bind the Board.

The Grand Traverse County Board voted to approve membership for the Justice Facility Advisory Committee (JFAC) and the Justice Facility Technical Advisory Committee (JTAC), endorsing a broad roster of community representatives and several commissioners.

Administrator Alger summarized recommendations from the executive steering committee and noted additions including Chaplain Tina McCallie…

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