Attorney general presented awards, met with community members
TROY, Mich., Sept. 19, 2023 — State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) was proud to accompany Attorney General Dana Nessel yesterday to several events around the 56th House District. First, MacDonell attended Nessel’s meeting with local police and presentation of awards to Clawson Police Department officers.
Attorney General Dana Nessel presented Clawson Police Sgt. Jody Horne, Sgt. Scott Vierk and Chief Kellie Bauss with Above & Beyond Awards for their leadership in helping the department gain certification from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
MacDonell then convened a meeting of Troy city and school officials to discuss new initiatives from the Department of the Attorney General and issues such as school safety and distribution of opioid settlement funds.
Attorney General Dana Nessel joined state Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) to meet with Troy government leaders, discussing how statewide initiatives like opioid settlement funding, the Department of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Fraud Unit and more can support communities at the local level.
Finally, MacDonell hosted one of her regular Community Conversations, and Nessel presented to attendees about how seniors can remain connected to one another and the community, how to recognize scams, and other important local-level issues.
State Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) wants to thank the residents who joined her and Attorney General Dana Nessel at the Clawson Senior Center for tonight’s town hall meeting on how vulnerable adults can avoid or report scams.
“It was a great privilege to welcome our attorney general to Troy and Clawson to honor our first responders, discuss important issues with local officials and help protect seniors from exploitation,” MacDonell said. “Dana Nessel is a fierce advocate for the safety and protection of Michigan residents — I will work with anyone who has the best interests of our people and communities at heart.”