Paraprofessionals Jobs, The Battle with Delta Variant and More! | Full Megacast, August 9, 2021

Oakland Schools Executive Director of Special Populations, Karen Olex talks about the urgent need for paraprofessionals in schools throughout the county as the new school year approaches.

Ron Olson, Chief of Parks and Recreation for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), discusses a proposal for new rules that would make violations of safety warnings at the State’s beaches a civil infraction, as well as the commonality of deadly situations on Michigan’s waters during inclement conditions and the future of Belle Isle State Park’s old zoo and golf course locations.

West Bloomfield Township Fire Chief, Greg Flynn discusses continued efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in West Bloomfield and the Tri-Cities, as well as vaccination rates within the fire department. Additionally, Chief Flynn advocates for support of the Yellow Rose Campaign, an effort to raise awareness and curb suicide among firefighter/paramedics and in the greater community.

Dr. Russell Faust, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director at the Oakland County Health Division, clarifies the dangers of the Delta variant of COVID-19, encourages continued vaccination of residents of Oakland County and beyond, and discusses best practices to prevent contraction of the West Nile Virus in the local area.

Michigan State Representative Jim Ellison (D-26th District) talks about the potential repeal of the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945, issues in his city of residence (Royal Oak) in regards to the relocation of the War Memorial downtown, and addresses the continued controversy surrounded supplemental unemployment benefits and the “worker shortage” being experienced by businesses of all sizes.

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