Protests aside, village stands by transfer of 911 calls

Despite ongoing protests, the Grafton Village Board approved a memo of understanding with Ozaukee County on Tuesday to transfer 911 calls to the sheriff’s department.

During the meeting, more than a dozen residents voiced concerns about the transition, citing the possibility of longer response times.

“Every second matters,” resident AnneMarie Wenten said.

The Village Board approved transferring calls to the sheriff’s department by a 4-2 vote, with trustees Dean Proefrock and Sue Meinecke opposed.