Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livingston County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
New EMS Ambulance Purchase
A $200,000 state grant for a new county ambulance was added to capital accounts, boosting EMS equipment.
Interoperable Communications Agreement with Allegany County
A $1.03 million state grant will replace radio system routers, protect the backup 911 center with a whole-building UPS, and add translation and multimedia tools to 911 dispatch. Rural dead zones get a deployable communications unit for multi-agency responses.
Replacement Ambulance Purchase
The county's Emergency Medical Services department sought approval of a $185,000 bid for a new Demers ambulance — part of keeping the county's emergency response fleet current.
Health Department WIC Staffing and Preparedness Grant
The Health Department sought two new WIC positions required by the state, plus authorization of a $1.05 million federal emergency preparedness grant contract.