In a recent meeting of the tobacco waste subcommittee, local officials announced plans to engage county retailers through a series of listening sessions scheduled for the upcoming weeks. The subcommittee aims to finalize proposals for a vote by the board of supervisors on October 8, indicating a swift progression towards addressing tobacco waste management in the region.

Additionally, during a meeting of the board of directors for the Criminal Justice Council, it was reported that the anti-crime task force has made significant strides in gun seizures, confiscating over 100 firearms by the end of July. This figure surpasses the total number of guns seized throughout the previous year, highlighting an intensified effort to combat gun violence in the community.