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Residents press Oakland County committee for stronger probate oversight and clearer public‑comment rules
Summary
Public commenters at the April 21 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee meeting urged the county to create a real‑time case review team for probate matters, to increase transparency around judicial complaints, and to adopt procedural rules requiring 48‑hour agendas and public comment before votes.
Residents used the committee's public‑comment period to urge changes to how Oakland County handles probate oversight and meeting procedures.
Phil Lombard of Ferndale asked the committee to adopt four specific rules: require public testimony before votes on agenda items; publish agendas at least 48 hours in advance; prohibit voting on items not clearly described on the agenda; and ensure proportional representation on standing committees so minority party membership reflects the county's composition. Lombard said…
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