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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clermont County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Surveillance Cameras Protest
Residents in Milford are pushing back on Flock police surveillance cameras, saying the privacy costs outweigh the public-safety benefits. The protest signals that the debate over local surveillance isn’t going away anytime soon.
Invocation Practices and Separation of Church and State
Residents raised concerns about the Christian prayers opening county meetings, urging commissioners to include leaders from diverse religious faiths or lay ministers to adhere to constitutional principles.
Project Heart Restart AED Initiative
A local pastor and Rotarian announced an upcoming press conference to distribute 37 automated external defibrillators to county law enforcement vehicles, noting the project is close to its fundraising goal.
Emergency Operations Plan and EMA Leadership Transition
The Emergency Management Agency reviewed its comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan ahead of a state review and announced that longtime Director Pam Haverkos is stepping down to join the University of Cincinnati.