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Guardian Advocates reports serving more than five Miami County adults, requests 2027 contract consideration
Summary
Guardian Advocates told the commissioners it serves as legal guardian for more than five adults in Miami County and uses county funds to support clients; the organization asked the board to consider a contract renewal in 2027.
Alachia Sturgess of Guardian Advocates reported the organization serves as legal guardian for over five adults in Miami County and said county funding helps support individuals facing mental-health crises and those needing long-term care or services for intellectual disabilities. Sturgess said the current contract ends in 2026 and requested that the board consider a new contract in 2027; she said she will provide an update toward the end of the current contract period.
The board recorded the update and then moved to adjourn; no formal action on a new contract was taken at the meeting. Sturgess's remarks were presented as an informational update and a future contract request.
