Commissioner (At-Large)· January 2026 – December 7, 2026
Dr. Joe Democko
Wayne County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 10:31
- Avg per meeting
- 3:30
- Segments
- 151
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Top issues during term (8)(Public Safety)
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation
Fully funded by opioid settlement revenues with no direct county tax dollars required.
Juvenile Detention Housing Costs
Juvenile detention costs are averaging roughly $50,000 to $79,000 monthly, significantly exceeding original budget appropriations.
Emergency Services Operations and Fleet Expansion
The county is procuring nine new ambulances and planning multiple new station facilities.
Courthouse and DHHS Security Staffing
Estimated annual cost of $291,993 including $48,000 in first-year equipment, replacing private security contracts.
Jeffreys Building Parking Lot Fence Removal
Minimal impact by repurposing existing materials.
County Facility Re-Use and Capital Improvements Study
Renovation cost estimates and appraisal details were discussed by the board, though final construction budgets remain under review.
Appointment to Vacant At-Large Commissioner Seat
Jail, Courthouse and Corporate Drive Facility Decisions
Potential multi-million-dollar capital spending — roughly $10 million for jail infrastructure, up to $4.8 million for courthouse fixes, and $7.5-$9.25 million for Corporate Drive.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Democko was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.