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Shiawassee County to place proposed 911 surcharge increase before voters after board discussion
Summary
The board discussed 911 operations and was told by Treasurer Julie Sorenson that a proposed 911 surcharge increase will go before voters; county 911 leadership and a Teamsters representative raised operational and staffing considerations during the meeting.
At the May 13 Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners meeting, county officials discussed 911 operations and a planned surcharge question for voters.
Angie Norling, the county’s 911 director, raised issues related to the 911 surcharge service fee and dispatcher staffing. Jenny Plowman, identified in the minutes as a 911 dispatcher, spoke about position responsibilities. Amy Roddy, agent for Teamsters Local 214 representing 911 dispatchers, made remarks tied to earlier public comments by Commissioner Matthew Shepard; the minutes indicate union involvement in the discussion but do not quote statements verbatim.
Treasurer Julie Sorenson told the board that a proposal to increase the 911 surcharge will be placed before the voters. The minutes do not specify the proposed surcharge amount or ballot timing.
The discussion was recorded in the regular meeting minutes; the board took no formal vote on the surcharge during this session and recorded related personnel and labor remarks for the record. The board adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
