Local officials have established a new Consumer Fairness and Public Protection Division within the county government, according to an announcement made today.
The creation of the division comes alongside the filing of three significant legal actions designed to address issues affecting residents' safety and welfare.
County representatives said the lawsuits target matters involving the protection of children and families, as well as broader public safety concerns, though specific details about the legal actions were not immediately disclosed.
The new division represents an expansion of the county's enforcement capabilities in consumer protection matters and represents a more aggressive approach to addressing potential violations that impact local residents.