Mackinac County commissioners back resolution opposing privatized oversight of community mental health agencies and approve $2,500 museum grant application

The Mackinac County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Aug. 28 opposing any state action that would open oversight of community mental health agencies to private corporations, after a speaker identified in the minutes as Courtney Grant, described in the transcript as "MDHHS new CEO," asked the board for support.

Commissioner John Kling moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Daryl Schroeder seconded the motion. The roll-call vote recorded Yes from Commissioners Kling, Mike Patrick, Daryl Schroeder and Judy St. Louis-Scott; Commissioner Austin Kimberling was absent.

The resolution, as recorded in the minutes, responds to a request reflected in the meeting record; the transcript identifies the speaker as Courtney Grant and attributes the request to that speaker. The board did not record further debate in the minutes beyond the motion and vote.

Also during New Business the board reviewed and approved an application for 2% funds submitted by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians for $2,500 to support the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum. Commissioner Judy St. Louis-Scott moved to approve the application and Commissioner Kling seconded; the vote was unanimous among those present.

What happens next: the resolution and the approved 2% funds application will be reflected in the county record. The minutes do not specify further implementation steps or timelines for the resolution beyond the board's recorded approval.