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Oscoda County commissioners agree to send letters opposing state CFAP policy
Summary
At their June 11 meeting the Oscoda County Board of Commissioners agreed to mail letters supporting two regional mental‑health entities that oppose Michigan’s Conflict Free Access and Planning (CFAP) policy, after a public commenter described statutory conflicts in the new rule.
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners agreed June 11 to send letters of support to AuSable Valley Community Mental Health and the Northern Michigan Regional Entity and to state representatives opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Conflict Free Access and Planning (CFAP) policy.
Commissioner Charles E. Varner Jr. introduced the discussion, noting the two regional entities had passed resolutions opposing CFAP. Christian Marcus, a local resident and candidate for Michigan House District 105, told the board he believed the CFAP regulation "is filled with statutory conflicts" and shifts duties the state previously carried onto individuals.
Board members did not move to adopt a formal county resolution at the meeting but voted to mail letters of support to the two regional entities and to Representatives Ken Borton, Cameron Cavitt and Michelle Hoitenga. The board’s action was limited to sending letters; no county ordinance or formal policy change was proposed or adopted at the meeting.
The letters will be sent as requested by Commissioner Varner; the timeline or text of those letters was not recorded in the minutes.
