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Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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School resource officer for Lake Shore

An 85th police officer will be assigned full-time to Lake Shore schools, funded mostly by a $130,000 state grant with the district covering the gap. Parents get an extra layer of security.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026

HighPublic Safety

Kratom Sales to Minors

The city now bans selling kratom — a psychoactive substance some call 'in-store heroin' — to anyone under 21, with stores required to post signage and check ID. Council acted as a stopgap while the state considers its own ban.

6 mentionsLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

HighPublic Safety

FEMA 2025-2030 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Adopting the county's five-year plan keeps the city eligible for FEMA and fire grants and limits liability in a disaster. Flooding and stormwater are the hazards most relevant to St. Clair Shores.

2 mentionsLast discussed Feb 2, 2026