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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clermont County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Veterans services and mental health support
The county's veteran service office is expanding mental health support — VA vet center counseling is now offered in-county, and a monthly coalition with mental health, EMS, and law enforcement works to reach struggling veterans. Suicide numbers are coming down but remain too high, officials said.
Goshen Township emergency alert siren
Years after a tornado took out Goshen's siren and fire department building, the township will install a new emergency alert siren on the county's 9-1-1 radio tower property.
FEMA Disaster Declaration and Storm Recovery Assistance
County officials reported on widespread power outages, road closures, and building inspections following severe storms on August 11, noting that crews are working around the clock on debris cleanup and power restoration.
Domestic Violence Awareness and YWCA House of Peace Renovations
Residents raised concerns about inadequate local mental health facilities and emergency housing for domestic violence victims and homeless individuals in Clermont County.
Meeting Times and Public Accessibility
Residents strongly criticized the commissioners for recently cutting public comment time limits from five minutes to two minutes. A motion by Commissioner Corcoran to restore the old rules failed 2-1.
Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Receiving Center Funding
The county has over $3.5 million in available opioid settlement funds. Commissioners discussed allocating $1.3 million annually as a lump sum through 2031 to support the operational budget of the planned Crisis Receiving Center.
Adult Detention Center Roof Replacement
The county is moving forward with an unbudgeted $2.7 million partial roof replacement at the adult detention center, which will be financed by adjusting timelines for other capital projects.
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.
Community Alternative Sentencing Center (CASC) Contract and Lease
The county renewed its annual contract and lease with Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services to operate the Community Alternative Sentencing Center, providing supportive diversion and sentencing options.