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Topics getting the most attention in Clermont County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Annual Tax Budget Preview
Commissioners proclaimed National First Responders Day; the Fire Chiefs Alliance used the occasion to publicly push 2027 budget items for dispatch and emergency management they call vital to public safety.
9-1-1 Cost Allocation and Dispatch Rates
Public Safety Services Director Jessica Wiederhold reported that 911 call volume rose 6.5% in 2025 to over 120,000 incidents, with 94% of calls answered in under 10 seconds despite ongoing staffing shortages. The department is currently hiring new dispatchers and pursuing major infrastructure upgrades including radio network improvements.
9-1-1 Dispatch Cost Allocation Rates
Public Safety Services Director Jessica Wiederhold reported that 911 call volume rose 6.5% in 2025 to over 120,000 incidents, with 94% of calls answered in under 10 seconds despite ongoing staffing shortages. The department is currently hiring new dispatchers and pursuing major infrastructure upgrades including radio network improvements.