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Juvenile Detention Housing Costs

The county faces significant budget pressures due to rising costs for housing juveniles in approved state detention facilities following state age-adjustment mandates. Expenses are running around $50,000 to $79,000 per month.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026

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Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation

Wayne County is using national opioid settlement funds to launch a 24/7 paramedic-led response team to tackle the rising tide of drug overdoses and connect struggling residents with treatment.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026