Board of Commissioners | Washtenaw County, MI

February 1, 2023 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Cancelled

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Board of Commissioners Approve Quadrennial Budget

The Board of Commissioners recently approved the 2023-2026 Quadrennial County Budget. This includes a handful of amendments and additional investments. Read on...
Funding Moves Forward for Eastern County Recreation and Community Center

Last week, the Board of Commissioners took a major step forward in $7,000,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) lost revenue dollars towards such a project. Read on...
Meeting Notice: Washtenaw County Officials to Provide Update on Broadband Investment

Washtenaw County officials will be hosting a Broadband Townhall at Sylvan Township Hall on September 26, 2022, from 6:30 to 8pm. Read on...
Washtenaw County Board Invests in Affordable Home Ownership Development

At their August 3rd meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved funding that will help expand housing access in Washtenaw County. Read on...
Board Hosts Drop-In Public Input Sessions for ARPA Investments

Join county officials to learn more and give input on proposals for the next round of American Rescue Plan Act investments. Only have 15 minutes? That's okay! These drop-in sessions are set up so you can stop by quickly or stay longer if you want. Read on...
Sustainable, Mixed-Income Platt Road Development Moves Forward

At the most recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Andy LaBarre offered a liaison report about the exciting recent news surrounding the Veridian at County Farm housing development. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Set to Consider $1.6 Million Investment in Community Violence Interventions

Tomorrow night, the Board of Commissioners is set to deliberate and vote on recommendations to invest $1.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund 3 community violence prevention programs as part of the Board-created Community Priority Fund. Read on...
First Household Connected as part of Board’s Historic Broadband Infrastructure Investment

In 2021, the Board approved a historic investment for Washtenaw to become one of the first counties in the state to have a path for every household to access highspeed internet. Last week, the first household was connected to broadband infrastructure. Read on...
Washtenaw County Invests $3.5 Million in Human Services

At Wednesday evening’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners cemented Washtenaw County’s commitment to increasing and extending funding for human services in the community when they allocated $3.5 million to work supporting Washtenaw County residents. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Approve Additional Support for Direct Assistance Program

Last week, the Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions that support the expansion of important direct assistance initiatives administered by the Office of Community and Economic Development. Read on...
Commissioners Adopt Community Violence Interruption Policy Framework; Invite Cities and Townships to

Last night, the Board of Commissioners heard from and unanimously accepted a list of recommendations from a community group working to address gun violence and set a clear goal of saving lives by stopping violence. Read on...
Commissioner Justin Hodge Appointed Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Commissioner Justin Hodge as Chairperson of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. Read on...
Commissioner Sue Shink Appointed Vice Chairperson of Transportation Coordinating Council

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces that Sue Shink, Commissioner of District 2 and Board Chairperson in Washtenaw County, has been named Vice Chairperson of SEMCOG’s Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC). Read on...
Board Investment in Addressing Child Care Access Serves Over 100 Families in 2021

Board of Commissioners' investment in addressing childcare access serves over 150 children from 117 Washtenaw County families access high-quality childcare that met their needs in 2021. Services Set to Greatly Expand in 2022. Read on...
Board Recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility; Establishes Gender Affirming Policy Committee

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that annually recognizes March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in Washtenaw County. This also established a Gender Affirming Policy committee. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million Package to Invest in Community Health and Wellbeing

Last night, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of investments using funds from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. Read on...
Board Approves the Acceptance of a Grant to Launch a Drivers Education Assistance Program

Earlier this month, Washtenaw County Commissioners voted to approve the acceptance of a grant from The Auto Club Group Foundation (AAA) to launch a new initiative to help youth from under-resourced communities afford Drivers Education classes. Read on...
Board Joins Calls for a Hearing on Conditions in Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Last week, the Board unanimously approved a resolution to support State Senator Jeff Irwin’s request for a hearing on allegations of extreme staffing shortages and deteriorating prison conditions at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Read on...
UPDATED: February 2nd Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has canceled its meetings for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 2nd) due to anticipated severe winter weather in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Read on...
Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

The Board voted to launch a comprehensive climate action planning process. The end goal of this 12-month planning process is the creation of a climate action plan with short- and long-term recommendations for steps the county and the community can take. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Address Broadband Needs Countywide with $15.5 million investment

The Commissioners approved up to $15,472,270 to expand high-speed broadband internet infrastructure to all households in the county and address internet affordability, literacy, and access concerns. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Commit $2 Million to Equitably Address Childcare Access in Washtenaw County

The Commissioners have committed $2 million to equitably address childcare access needs. This commitment is part of the first round of the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan allocations, which were unanimously approved by the Board at their 9/15 meeting. Read on...
Commissioners Approve $30.5 Million Dollar Package Through the Ways and Means Committee

The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution obligating up to $30.5 million dollars for community investments through the Ways & Means Committee. This resolution will now go to the full Board of Commissioners meeting on 9/15 for a final vote. Read on...
Commissioners Host Panel on Stonewall Documentary and LGBTQ+ Services in Washtenaw County

On June 28th, Commissioners Katie Scott and Jason Morgan hosted a documentary screening and panel discussion on Facebook Live as part of their recognition of the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Read on...

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