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In this episode, we discuss the proposal to amend the healthcare provider contract for 24/7 nursing coverage at the jail. Learn about the anticipated benefits, cost impact, and the necessity of this change to ensure timely medical care and reduce off-site transports.

In this episode, Traverse Talks interviews Bruce Moore, a passionate community advocate, about the ongoing transparency issues surrounding their local airport board. Bruce shares his challenges with retrieving meeting packets and financial details through FOIA requests, highlighting potential concerns about a proposed $60-million-dollar expansion. They discuss inconsistent posting of meeting agendas, expensive access fees, and the need for clearer public information. Through their conversation, they hope to raise awareness about the importance of civic engagement. Join them for this eye-opening discussion about the pursuit of transparency and accountability in local government.

In this Grand Traverse County Board study session, commissioners debate the creation of an ethics committee to oversee complaints against county officials, employees, and board appointees. The discussion covers investigation procedures, enforcement challenges, and whether to establish a standing ethics panel or an ad hoc committee. Key concerns include due process, transparency, and ensuring accountability while avoiding political bias.

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Join Jim Horn in this episode of Traverse Talks as he discusses the proposed septic tank regulations in Grand Traverse County. Learn about the exceptions, the importance of inspections for property transfers, and how this impacts local homeowners. Don't miss the chance to voice your opinion at the upcoming County Commissioners meeting on February 19th.

Under the direction of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners, the Health Department will start the process of moving forward with the draft regulation provided to begin the process of publicly providing notice to the community of a public hearing in which it is to be adopted. Notice of this Public Hearing, which may be a Regular Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners meeting shall be given not less than 10 days before the public hearing is to be held, and not less than 20 days before the adoption of the regulation