County legislators from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties are meeting this Friday to focus on issues, programs and strategies related to behavioral health and the justice system, and the challenges and opportunities facing the region as electric vehicles and EV infrastructure are on the horizon. During the 15th Tri-County Summit, officials from the state’s three most populous counties will receive an update on progress toward goals on broadband equity, and explore new ways to collaborate on community mental health and electrification solutions.
“Taxpayers benefit as our counties continue to work together to tackle common problems, rather than working separately and duplicating efforts,” said Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Brown (R-Washington Twp.). “It is exciting to see the initiatives that have grown as a result of our bipartisan collaboration. It is government at its best!”
“Our three counties have never worked better and closer together," said Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak). “The topics we’re going to discuss impact all of our residents, and we know that together we can accomplish more. These conversations will bring solutions to the region, increase access to the resources our residents need most and improve the quality of life for all of us.”
“This will be a forward-looking summit, not just in terms of infrastructure and technology, but also in looking at how we can transform lives,” Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) said. “Wayne County is thrilled and honored to serve as this year's host as Tri-County Summits continue to show that, no matter where we live, we face the same challenges. This is an ideal situation in which we can sit down and discuss how we can work together and meet the needs of residents in our counties.”
Following the 2022 summit, commissioners from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties teamed up to focus collective attention on behavioral health and the justice system, in addition to regional electrification efforts. At this year’s event, the study groups will share their findings and hear from experts on those topics.
The Tri-County Summit was first hosted in 1998 to create a forum to identify common issues for cooperative action. Previous topics have included mental health, criminal justice, transportation/transit, economic development and regional quality of life.
For additional information about the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, visit www.bocmacomb.org.
For additional information about the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, visit www.oakgov.com/boc.
For additional information about the Wayne County Commission, visit www.waynecounty.com/elected/commission.
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