County officials say the money is needed to keep up with technology, notably the ability for 911 callers to text message and upload video, audio and live streaming to dispatchers, as well as rising costs for other equipment and office space.
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The board voted 8-5 against the land bank at its Jan. 25 meeting in the county Administration Building in Mount Clemens, two days after it gave initial approval in a 7-5 vote at the Finance Budget and Audit Committee meeting.
The increases will continue to make county Prosecutor Peter Lucido the second highest countywide elected official behind County Executive Mark Hackel and tops among the countywide offiicials who head departments.