“Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares:

“Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

As a part of their on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring that Racism is a Public He...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Creates a Commission on Aging

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Creates a Commission on Aging 

At their July 1st meeting, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution creating a new Commission on Aging. The resolution...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints Two New Members to County Road Commission

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints Two New Members to County Road Commission 

At their meeting on Wednesday May 20th, The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners appointed two (2) new members to the Washtenaw County Road Com...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Re-Elects Leadership Team

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Lisa Moutinho – Washtenaw County Public Information Officer734-222-6731 [email protected]

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Re-Elects Leadership Team

AN...

Refugee Resettlement

MEDIA RELEASE

January 9, 2019For Immediate Release

For more information, contact:Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Public Information Officer734.222.6731 or [email protected] 

Washtenaw County Commission Votes to Keep Doors Ope...

Innovative Reentry Initiative

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 222-6847

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RATIFIES FEDERALLY FUNDED “INNOVATIVE REENTRY INITIATIVE” GRANT FO...

2019 Calendar of Deliverables

On March 6th, 2019 the Board of Commissioners affirmed by a 9-0 vote the "2019 Calendar of Deliverables." This document, identifies priorities that require consideration and will serve as an outline for the intended course of action for the Boar...

Washtenaw County Launches Program to Give Away 10,000 Free Masks

As we prepare for colder weather and more indoor activities, masks will continue to be vital to limit the spread of COVID-19.  To improve access across the County,  the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is wor...

OCED Partners with Community for Socially Distant Parkridge SummerFest & Joe Dulin Community Day

This summer, Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day celebrated 10 years of bringing together music, food, and community in Parkridge Park every fourth Saturday of August. This year’s festivities looked a little different due to the COV...

Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

Newly released summary reports from the Washtenaw County Office Community and Economic Development (OCED) show financial assistance requests made to the Barrier Buster Unmet Needs Fund tripled during the first months of the COVID-19 pand...

Community Chooses New Playground Design Ypsilanti’s Parkridge Park

Over the last year, the City of Ypsilanti and the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development engaged over 100 residents to identify and prioritize what type of investment they want to see in their community. Last Summer, dozens of commu...

New Partnership and Program Supports Renters to Prevent Eviction

Washtenaw County OCED is partnering with Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) and Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) to administer a new Eviction Diversion and Prevention (EDP) program. The EDP program connects individuals to financial...

MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

On Friday, July 24, 2020, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED), along with the City of Ann Arbor, launched a new affordable housing waitlist website: AnnArborWaitlist.com. The waitlist will open for the first t...

Washtenaw County Continuum Of Care Adopts Racial Equity Statement

On July 15, 2020, the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care (CoC) Board adopted a statement committing to understanding and addressing racial equity in the local homelessness response system. 

In ...

Michigan Launches Program to Support Small Business Impacted by COVID-19

Washtenaw County Opens Cooling Centers

With temperatures expected to rise above 90° this week, Washtenaw County will open two (2) cooling centers beginning July 7^th. Starting Tuesday morning, the atrium of the Community Mental Health building at 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti and the Lear...

Substantial Amendment to Urban County Citizen Participation Plan available for comment

Nonprofit Agencies Receive Support From Washtenaw County and Community Partners

Washtenaw County nonprofits are playing a major role in stepping up to provide essential services to the members of our community during the COVID-19 crisis. From helping coordinate food distribution to staffin...

Washtenaw County Partners to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis

“Just as Washtenaw County has been working hard to ensure residents have the latest public health information and access to essential services, we are committed to helping the small business community,” said Gregory Dill, Washtenaw Cou...

Substantial Amendment to Washtenaw Urban County 2019 Action Plan available for comment

Environmental Review for Upcoming Projects

Hilltop View Apartments

Location: 7651 Dan Hoey Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

Developer: Avalon Housing, Inc.

• Click here to view the Combined Notice. This notice details the finding of no significant impact on the environment and the request for the release ...

Washtenaw County Support New Statewide Capacity Building Initiative

Through Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, the Office of Community and Economic Development is supporting a new initiative that will enable nonprofits to connect with talent and receive capacity-building support. &ldquo...

Draft Washtenaw Urban County 2020 Action Plan now available for comment

Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

“Being a part of SummerWorks was awesome! My job led to an internship and the internship turned into my career!”

- 2017 SummerWorks Participant 

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24? Do you w...

Washtenaw County Offers Funding for Census Outreach Projects

As the country prepares for Census 2020, Washtenaw County is working to reach out to groups that have been historically undercounted, such as college students, children, people of color, low-income individuals, and more. Given the importance of the Decenn...

OCED Participates in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual, nationwide program where organizations and advocates draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness in communities across the country. This year, the Shelter Associ...

Washtenaw County Brownfield Authority Releases 2018 Annual Report

Last month, the Washtenaw County Brownfield Authority (WCBRA) released its 2018 Annual Report. The report detailed over 65 million dollars in private investment and substantial environmental remediation and public infrastructure investme...

Washtenaw County Announces Winter Shelter and Warming Centers

Starting Monday, November 11th, 2019, any individuals seeking emergency shelter during the upcoming cold winter months can find a safe and warm place to sleep each night at the Delonis Center (312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) and&...

Community Members Identify and Prioritize New Housing and Public Infrastructure Projects

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development and the City of Ypsilanti hosted a series of meetings with residents who live in the neighborhood located south of W. Michigan Avenue in Ypsilan...

OCED Partners with United Way to Explore Financial Empowerment for Residents

Earlier this month, Washtenaw County was announced as part of a new cohort of communities receiving grants to explore the feasibility of launching Financial Empowerment Centers in their communities through the Cities for Financi...

OCED Releases 2018 Annual Report

We’re proud of the broad reach of OCED throughout the County. In 2018, the Foster Grandparent Program celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in Washtenaw County, the ADA ramp program for low-income homeowners was back in action, more progress was made in making...

OCED Celebrates Summer19 Youth Employment Program

On Thursday, August 22nd, OCED joined Michigan Works! and the University of Michigan to celebrate another successful year of our joint youth summer employment program. Summer19 is an annual program that connects youth to summer employment opportunities wi...

OCED Helps Bring Community Together at Parkridge SummerFest & Joe Dulin Community Day

The sun was out and so was the neighborhood for this year’s Parkridge SummerFest & Joe Dulin Community Day. Over a thousand residents joined us in Parkridge Park to listen to local musicians, eat great food, and learn about community resources on Aug....

2019-20 Washtenaw Urban County Planned Activities Amendment - Additional CARES Act Funding Received

Washtenaw County has been awarded a 2nd round of Emergency Solutions Grant funds (ESG-CV) through the CARES Act. The first allocation was in the amount of $643,403, and the second allocation was $1,794,203, for a total ESG-CV allocation of $2,437,606.&...

OCED 2018 Annual Report

We’re proud of the broad reach of OCED throughout the County. Read our most recent annual report to learn all of the ways we are working to make Washtenaw County a place where all residents can fully participate in the community and in the economy.

A full ...

Affordable Housing

Our office partners with a number of community partners to improve, protect, and expand our county's affordable housing stock.

Learn more about this work by checking out https://www.washtenaw.org/722/Affordable-Housing 

Historic Preservation

The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Program is dedicated to supporting local historic districts, spurring heritage tourism, and attracting investment in our historic resources.

Learn more about this work by checking out https://www.washtena...

For Washtenaw County residents, mental health services are just a phone call away

Thanks to the Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage, all Washtenaw County residents can get help 24/7 for depression, anxiety, addiction, and more. And receiving aid is as easy as calling 734-544-3050.

As Erin Spanier report...

Mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is continuing to provide essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Our 24/7 CARES line, expanded with funding from the Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage in 20...

WCCMH staff join Washtenaw's Crisis Negotiation Team

Last November, five mental health professionals from Washtenaw County’s Community Mental Health were tapped by the Sheriff’s Office to join Washtenaw County’s Crisis Negotiation Team. 

During the first week of Decembe...

Millage Q&A with Community Corrections Manager Renee Wilson

The Washtenaw County Community Corrections Department, part of the sheriff’s office, provides jail diversion options and assistance for people at all stages of the criminal justice process--from initial detention and court hearings to time spent...

Washtenaw County prepares to launch LEAD

This January, Washtenaw County and the City of Detroit were among 15 jurisdictions hand picked from regions across the country to participate in the inaugural LEAD National Learning Conference hosted by the U.S. Public Defender Association and the LEAD Na...

$1 million grant to reduce recidivism, improve community reentry for individuals with MHSUD

Washtenaw County has received a $1 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Administration to address high recidivism rates among individuals with mental health and substance use disorders to build on collaborative work between the Washten...

More SURE Moms, thanks to Washtenaw County voters

With a $90,000 investment from Washtenaw County’s Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage, the SURE Moms program—designed to unite, support, and empower mothers of justice-involved youth—is being extended to more...

New partnership with Corner Health provides behavioral health care for teens and young adults

Founded 39 years ago by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to address health disparities among teenage moms, the Corner Health Center in downtown Ypsilanti has grown into a tremendous local resource: a full-service integrated health clinic that addr...

Four local agencies receive millage-funded supportive housing contracts

Four local agencies have been awarded millage contracts to enhance supportive housing for youth and adults with mental health and substance use concerns. 

“One of the key recommendations made by Washtenaw County’s Community Men...

Coming soon: Washtenaw County crisis observation and assessment center

In an unassuming brick building just down the street from the Washtenaw County Health Department in Ypsilanti a new community resource is in the final stages of development. It’s an observation and assessment center for individuals in crisis--on...

Millage Q&A with Washtenaw County Commissioner Andy LaBarre

In 2017, Washtenaw County Commissioner Andy LaBarre was instrumental in the development and passage of the county’s Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage, which currently provides about $16 million per year. Thirty-eight percent o...

WISD receives funds for youth mental health programming

A two-year Public Safety and Mental Health Millage grant of $107,000 has been awarded to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) for mental health and anti-stigma activities. In year one, WISD will use roughly half of these resources to provide ...

#wishyouknew mental health campaign launches across the county

The #wishyouknew youth mental health campaign officially kicked off on Monday, November 25, with artwork by local artist Lauren Mills, quotes from outreach with hundreds of Washtenaw County youth and adults, and a short video featuring Alisha Spencer, a l...

Washtenaw and Detroit to participate in national LEAD training institute

Washtenaw County and Detroit are the first Michigan jurisdictions to be chosen to participate in the national Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) training institute in Seattle, WA.

Five Washtenaw County diversion leaders--from the Washtenaw County Sh...

Washtenaw County organizations invited to apply for millage-funded supportive housing grants

This spring, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health asked the Washtenaw Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) to develop a request for proposals process designed to increase supportive housing services across Washtenaw County. We are pleas...

NAMI Washtenaw receives millage contract for outreach in underserved communities

A Public Safety and Mental Health Millage Contract of $158,000 has been awarded to NAMI Washtenaw County (NAMI WC) to design and implement a mental health education and outreach program for youth and families in the under-served communities of Ypsilanti, ...

Five facts about the impact of Washtenaw County's mental health millage

Read on...

High schools invited to apply for anti-stigma campaign grants

This August, the Millage Advisory Committee approved a funding application from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to support anti-stigma campaign activities at all interested Washtenaw County high schools.

The campaigns will focus on positi...

Help design an anti-stigma campaign for Washtenaw youth

In our last millage communication, WCCMH introduced readers to planned anti-stigma campaign efforts that are being led, through a millage-funded contract, by the Washtenaw County Health Department. The first two years of this anti-stigma work will focus o...

Millage-funded therapeutic groups forming

Thanks to millage funding, our CARES team staff members are offering four new group therapy options for Washtenaw County residents. These groups are for everyone in the community--regardless of insurance or severity of need. Additional groups will be adde...

Millage funds rural service delivery expansion

As of July 1, the CARES team had received 250 outpatient service referrals from Ypsilanti (115), Ann Arbor (88), Saline (11), Dexter (6), Whitmore Lake (5), Chelsea (3), and Milan (3).

While most of the referrals are currently coming from the county&rs...

Underfunding and deficit reduction

Due to underfunding by the state and federal government of Michigan’s community mental health system—behavioral health services for low-income individuals and those with severe and persistent mental illnesses, emotional disturbances, a...

Substance use disorder systems transformation kicks off 100-day challenge

Since November 2018, dozens of representatives from Washtenaw-area organizations--including one-dozen staff members from Washtenaw County Community Mental Health--have been participating in a substance use disorder system transformation process hosted by ...

Introducing the millage advisory committee

In the spring of 2019, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health established a Millage Advisory Committee (MAC) to provide strategic oversight on Washtenaw County’s Public Safety and Mental Health Millage activities and investments. The 13-member...

Millage-funded staff work to meet countywide demand

A countywide mental health and substance use disorder service expansion--particularly for historically underserved populations across Washtenaw--has been a key priority for millage investments from the start.

As such, when millage funds first became availa...

Millage will allow WCCMH to train trainers in mental health first aid

While many of us know how to administer first aid for health conditions, few of us are trained to provide similar help for those experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis. To build community capacity, WCCMH regularly offers Mental Healt...

Provide input on a millage-funded countywide anti-stigma campaign

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is working with the Washtenaw County Health Department to develop and launch a county-wide campaign to reduce stigma around mental health and addiction. 

Health department staff will begin their work with a...

Transforming Washtenaw's substance use disorder system

About a dozen Washtenaw County Community Mental Health staff members have been actively participating in a series of local meetings, sponsored by the Washtenaw Health Initiative, that are designed to develop a collaborative action plan to address substanc...

Planning juvenile justice diversion activities

Research from the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) shows that behavioral health and trauma conditions are consistently higher among youth in the juvenile justice system when compared with the general adolescent population.

Washtena...

Announcing millage-funded countywide service expansion

On May 1, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) will extend services and service-navigation assistance to all county residents who are unable to secure community-based mental health and substance use services, regardless of their insurance type...

Public safety accomplishments and plans for future millage investments

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health works closely with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to improve services for residents with mental health and substance use disorders who come into contact with law enforcement and the corrections sys...

Plans for initial millage investments

At their October 3 meeting, Washtenaw County Commissioners approved 11 recommendations from the Community Mental Health Advisory Council (CMHAC) regarding early priorities for the county’s mental health millage investments.

Washtenaw County Commu...

Black Lives Matter

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) believes that BLACK LIVES MATTER.

• We firmly stand in solidarity with the Black community, now and always
• We speak out when we see injustice
• We empathize with the pain, fear, anxiety, and anger so many are feel...

State Updates: Director Gordon's Plan to Restructure

In December 2019, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon proposed a restructuring of Michigan’s public mental health system.

The following links may be helpful in learning more about Director Gordon&rs...

Millage Third Quarter Updates are In

Resources from the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage first became available on January 1, 2019. 

Click the links to get some highlights from the third quarter:

• NAMI WC received millage contract to improve mental ...

The 2018 Annual Report is In!

Thanks always for the support, advocacy, contributions, and hard work of our staff, community partners, consumers and their families. 

If you aren't able to pick up a hardcopy from one of our locations, you can download a copy by clicking here.

Read on...

CARES: Help is Always Available

Seven days a week and 24 hours every day, the CARES access number for mental health and substance use treatment services offered by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is staffed to serve you.

CARES social workers, therapists, peer-specialists, and ps...

CMH Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Update

The fiscal year begins this month, so we want to provide an update on our Fiscal Year 2020 budget.

On September 16th, the WCCMH Board approved a balanced FY20 budget and moved it forward to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. The FY20 as presented...

14A, 14B and 15th District Courts to Offer an Amnesty Program for Traffic Tickets

14A, 14B and 15th District Courts to Offer an Amnesty Program for Traffic Tickets

The 14A, 14B and 15th District Courts are offering an Amnesty Program effective September 1, 2020 through October 30^th, 2020 for outstanding traffic civil infractions. &n...

U of M Law Students Made a Video About Landlord Tenant Process

Andrew Cutillo, Megan Giles, Seyoung Oh, Adam VanDeusen worked with Judge Simpson from the 14A District Court to develop a video to help litigants navigate the Landlord Tenant court process.  We are grateful for their hard work and hope that the ...

14A District Court Pioneers Online Case Resolution

Partnering with Court Innovations/Matterhorn, an Ann Arbor based company, the 14A District Court has implemented three different online case resolution platforms with more on the horizon.  The 14A District Court piloted the first of its kind onli...

MDHHS and WCHD Issue Public Health Emergency Orders to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Update as of 10/14 - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued state-wide Epidemic Orders to maintain COVID-19 precautions. We have updated our local orders to avoid redundancy with these MDHHS Epidemic Orde...

Guidelines for Staying COVID-safe this Halloween

During fall holidays like Halloween, it's important to be COVID-safe! Things will look different this year, but we can still have fun and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face coverings, social distancing, washing our hands often, and st...

Possible COVID-19 Exposures at Two Local Restaurants

Washtenaw County Health Department is alerting the public to the possibility of COVID-19 exposure at 2 local restaurants. Anyone visiting the Brown Jug from Oct 1-Oct 3 and Oct 6, or Chapala Mexican Restaurant on Oct 1 is advised to monitor themselves for...

Washtenaw Schools and Health Department Issue Joint Call to Action to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Nearly 30 school administrators representing public school districts, charter schools, and private and independent schools from across Washtenaw County have signed on to a joint letter with the Washtenaw County Health Department urging the broader Washten...

Flu Vaccination Urged for 2020 Season: WCHD & partners provide no-cost flu vaccine events

UPDATE (as of 10/6): Response to our first flu vaccination event on Saturday (10/3) was great! But, we are now running short on vaccine for our upcoming scheduled events. We are confirming when we will have more vaccine available for later dates....

Reminder: Advisory Still in Effect for Harmful Algal Blooms in Ford Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department reminds residents that a public health advisory for harmful algal blooms in Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan remains in effect. In August and in consultation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDH...

Help Youth Stay Tobacco and Nicotine Free in the New School Year

Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. ...

Environmental Health Division office open by appointment only

To promote the safety of employees and customers, our Environmental Health front office at 705 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor is now open by appointment only.

Appointments are available from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ...

New Health for All Washtenaw website provides community health data, stories, and action

The Washtenaw County Health Department has launched a new website that holds interactive data on hundreds of factors related to community health. www.healthforallwashtenaw.org is a central location for information, stories, and action items on what impact...

Community-wide Solutions Needed to Address Opioid Epidemic

Some epidemics, like Ebola, rush in like a tornado with immediate and obvious destruction. The opioid epidemic, instead, is more like fungus that slowly attacks trees, eventually decimating the forest. This is the focus of a newly published report by the ...

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Group Lowering Disparities

A breastfeeding support group for black mothers was created by Washtenaw County WIC in 2018 with the goal of lowering the racial disparity in breastfeeding rates.

“Being able to meet up with other mothers of color, other mothers who look like me,...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that th...

Notice of Remote Board of Commissioners Meetings

NOTICE OF REMOTE MEETING

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A REMOTE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  

THE FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HAPPENING ONLY REMOTELY...

Public Notice - Appointments to Various Boards/Committees/Commissions

The Board of Commissioners will make these appointments at its upcoming session on November 18, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and resume, including a home address, to the Washtenaw County Clerk’s o...

MDHHS and WCHD Issue Public Health Emergency Orders to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Update as of 10/14 - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued state-wide Epidemic Orders to maintain COVID-19 precautions. We have updated our local orders to avoid redundancy with these MDHHS Epidemic Orde...

Guidelines for Staying COVID-safe this Halloween

During fall holidays like Halloween, it's important to be COVID-safe! Things will look different this year, but we can still have fun and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face coverings, social distancing, washing our hands often, and st...

Possible COVID-19 Exposures at Two Local Restaurants

Washtenaw County Health Department is alerting the public to the possibility of COVID-19 exposure at 2 local restaurants. Anyone visiting the Brown Jug from Oct 1-Oct 3 and Oct 6, or Chapala Mexican Restaurant on Oct 1 is advised to monitor themselves for...

Washtenaw Schools and Health Department Issue Joint Call to Action to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Nearly 30 school administrators representing public school districts, charter schools, and private and independent schools from across Washtenaw County have signed on to a joint letter with the Washtenaw County Health Department urging the broader Washten...

An Update to the Organization

I’m proud to share a communication I sent to the entirety of our organization- thanking our employees for their dedication, especially during this particularly difficult year.  It offers an update on our COVID efforts and services, as w...

Issues of the Environment-Dam Safety In Michigan And Washtenaw County

Issues of the EnvironmentWeekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• October 1, 2020: Dam Safety In Mic...

Help Youth Stay Tobacco and Nicotine Free in the New School Year

Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. ...

Reminder: Advisory Still in Effect for Harmful Algal Blooms in Ford Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department reminds residents that a public health advisory for harmful algal blooms in Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan remains in effect. In August and in consultation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDH...

Grand Opening, September 17th - Ypsilanti CommUNITY Skatepark

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI - Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission & the Charter Township of Ypsilanti are proud to announce that the Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepark in Ypsilanti will be open to the public on Thursday, Septemb...

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center to Reopen

ANN ARBOR, MI – September 11, 2020, On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will once again open its doors. The reopening comes in alignment with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order [2020-176] and w...

Michigan Launches Program to Support Small Business Impacted by COVID-19

Sheriff Clayton on the need for de-escalation, anti-bias training, and cultural change

Click on the image to hear the entire interview. 

Washtenaw County Partners to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis

“Just as Washtenaw County has been working hard to ensure residents have the latest public health information and access to essential services, we are committed to helping the small business community,” said Gregory Dill, Washtenaw Cou...

CANCELED - Washtenaw County Adds In-Person Cyber Training Classes

In an effort to improve cyber
security awareness for the residents of Washtenaw County, the County’s Chief InformationSecurity Officer Gabe LeBlanc has modified his employee focused cyber security
training to benefit all members of the commu...

Washtenaw County Offers Free Online Cyber Security Training

The internet has become a necessity in our daily lives, so it’s important to understand how to use it safely.  Through a series of short, informative videos, you’ll learn about:

• Gaming Safety
• 2 Factor Authentication
• Gift Cards
• Ide...

Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

“Being a part of SummerWorks was awesome! My job led to an internship and the internship turned into my career!”

- 2017 SummerWorks Participant 

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24? Do you w...

Washtenaw County Offers Funding for Census Outreach Projects

As the country prepares for Census 2020, Washtenaw County is working to reach out to groups that have been historically undercounted, such as college students, children, people of color, low-income individuals, and more. Given the importance of the Decenn...

WCSO Shop with a Cop 2019 – Donations Needed!

Its purpose is to provide children in need with an
opportunity to shop for gifts for those whom they love.  

Because the program is funded entirely by donations, the generosity of our donors is essential to the program’s success.  Last y...

Staebler Farm County Park - North Park Planning Public Input Session - Virtual Meeting Instructions

Virtual Meeting Instructions

WCPARC October News & Into the Outdoor Program Guide!

Check out our new October News and latest publication, Into the Outdoors Program Guide!

Questions? Contact:

Hannah CooleyManagement Analyst, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission[email protected]734-971-6337 x 319

Washtenaw County Parks and Re...

From the Director - 20 Years with the Natural Areas Preservation Program

ANN ARBOR, MI – This year marks the 20th anniversary of Washtenaw County’s Natural Area Preservation Program (NAPP) Millage!  Since funding for the program was initially approved by Washtenaw County residents in 2000, NAPP has...

Grand Opening, September 17th - Ypsilanti CommUNITY Skatepark

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI - Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission & the Charter Township of Ypsilanti are proud to announce that the Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepark in Ypsilanti will be open to the public on Thursday, Septemb...

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center to Reopen

ANN ARBOR, MI – September 11, 2020, On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center will once again open its doors. The reopening comes in alignment with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order [2020-176] and w...

Pierce Lake Golf Course Cart Path Reconstruction Begins with Closure of Back Nine

ANN ARBOR, MI – August 27, 2020, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission is announcing that Pierce Lake Golf Course will be closing their back nine holes in order to repave five miles of cart paths on the golf course from September 14...

Watkins Lake Network to Freedom

The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is proud to announce that Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve has been awarded membership to the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (NPS) for its connection ...

2019 WCPARC Annual Report

In 2019, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) celebrated 46 years of providing outstanding recreation facilities and programs for residents and visitors. This banner year saw major accomplishments in park development, land protect...

Washtenaw County Sees Spike in Covid-19 Cases

October 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] | 734-478-1856 (c)

Washtenaw County Sees Spike in Covid-19 Cases

Board of Commissioner’s Cha...

Advisory: Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Local Orders on Social Gatherings

For Immediate Release

Contact:               Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected] 

734-678-7010...

Washtenaw County Health Department Postpones No-cost Flu Vaccine Event

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia

                    Public Information Officer

    &a...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Cancels October 7th and 8th Meetings

MEDIA RELEASE

October 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

Board of Commissioners Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856 | [email protected]

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 

Ca...

Washtenaw County Clerk Reminder: Absentee Ballots are Counted on Election Day

Contact:    

Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Clerk

                       200 N. Main Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 &...

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Orders

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH 

                    Public Information Officer

 ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Public Health Emergency Order Restricting Gatherings

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH 

                    Public Information Officer

 ...

Washtenaw County Government Offers Enhanced Website Experience with Interactive Chat Feature

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Washtenaw County Government Offers Enhanced Website Experience with Interactive Chat Feature

Functionality Aims to Help Citizens Obtain Rapid Assistance with Civic Service Inquiries

Ann Arbor, MI &...

Flu Vaccination Urged for 2020 Season

Flu Vaccination Urged for 2020 Season

Washtenaw County Health Department and partners provide no-cost flu vaccine events

YPSILANTI, Mich., Sept 30, 2020 – Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is offering flu vaccine at no cost durin...

Help Youth Stay Tobacco and Nicotine Free in the New School Year

For immediate release

Contact:           Beth Ann Hamilton, Communications Coordinator

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6848

Help Youth Stay Tobacco and Nicotine...

Reminder – Advisory Still in Effect for Harmful Algal Blooms in Ford Lake

For Immediate Release

Contact:          Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

                    ...

Census Deadline Closes on September 30th

Immediate Release 

Census Deadline Closes on September 30^th 

Washtenaw County, MI – The 2020 Decennial Census Count began the same week the Washtenaw County Board o...

Community COVID-19 Testing Available

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Community COVID-19 Testing Available 

Free testing Sat Sept 19 and Sat Sept 26

YPSILANTI, Mich.,...

Grand Opening, September 17th – Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepark

September 16, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Meghan Bonfiglio, Deputy DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337 x328

Grand Opening, September 17th – Ypsilanti Township CommUNITY Skatepa...

Washtenaw County BOC to Host Q & A and Public Hearing Regarding Gelman Proposed Settlement

September 14, 2020

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856/ [email protected]

For Immediate Release

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 

To host Question and Answer Session and Public Hearing with Co...

EGLE Dam Safety Task Force Names Pratt as Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EGLE Dam Safety Task Force Names Pratt as Chair

Ann Arbor, MI. Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Evan Pratt, has been named Chair of the Michigan Dam Safety Task Force. This 19-person team, as...

Rain Garden University Receives EGLE’s Partners in Success Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 2, 2019

Contact: Harry Sheehan, Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner

Phone: 734-222-6860

E-mail: [email protected]

Rain Garden University Receives EGLE’s Partners in Success Award

Ann Arbor, MI. The Washtenaw Co...

Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

Immediate Release

Contact:

Moonson Eninsche | 734.544.3006 | [email protected]

Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

Washtenaw County, MI – Newly released summary reports from t...

Proposed Settlement Documents in Legal Proceedings Regarding Local 1,4-Dioxane Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Proposed Settlement Documents in Legal Proceedings Regarding Local 1,4-Dioxane Contamination Specific documents now available for public review

Washtenaw County, the Washtenaw County Health Department, the City of A...

Residents around Parkridge Park Vote on New Playground Design 19

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents around Parkridge Park Vote on New Playground Design 19

Ypsilanti, MI - Over the last year, the City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development engaged over 100 resi...

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Bloom in Ford Lake

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Bloom in Ford Lake

Residents or visitors advised to avoid touching algae o...

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Order

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Public Health Emergency Order 

Restricting Gatherings in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti

Outdoor social gatherings or events now limited to no more than 25 people

YPSILANTI, Mich., August 19, 2020 – Washte...

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners makes Significant Investment in Sustainability

MEDIA RELEASE

August 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected]

734.478.1856

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners makes Significant Investment in Sustainability

Accelerates C...

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach Closure

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach ClosureIndependence Lake beach closed due to high levels of bacteria

&...

Pratt Appointed To The American Public Works Association’s Government Affairs Committee

Ann Arbor, MI. Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Evan Pratt, has accepted a two year term serving as part of the Government Affairs Committee for the American Public Works Association (APWA). This committee is responsible for identifying and ...

Washtenaw County and United Way Partner to Launch Financial Navigation Program

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Ugbaad Keynan | 734.677.7202 | [email protected]

Moonson Eninsche | 734.544.3006 | [email protected]

Washtenaw County and United Way Partner to Launch Financial Navigation Program to Serve Residents During COVID-...

MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

Media Contact:

Teresa Gillotti | 810.410.6982 | [email protected]

MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

The waitlist will open Monday, 7/27, at 1PM, with 8 Rental Units currently available.

On Friday, July 24, 2020, the...

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach Closure

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Advisory: Washtenaw County Beach ClosureSugarloaf Lake Beach closed due to high levels of bacter...

Washtenaw County Health Department Identifies Multiple COVID-19 Cases and Exposures

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Identifies Multiple COVID-19 Cases and Exposures

Large ho...

Board of Commissioners Consider Adding Public Health and Seniors millage Language to November Ballot

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Consider Adding 

Public Health and Seniors millage Language to November Ballot...

Washtenaw & Livingston Health Departments Offer COVID-19 Testing in Whitmore Lake Saturday, July 11

For Immediate Release 

Community COVID-19 Testing in Whitmore Lake Saturday, July 11

Health Departments and Partners Collaborate to Offer Pop-Up Testing 

YPSILANTI, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Washtenaw and Livingston County Health Depa...

As Summer Temperatures Rise, Washtenaw County to Provide Cooling Centers to the Public

July 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

As Summer Temperatures Rise, Washtenaw County to

Provide Cooling Centers to the Public

Ann Arbor, MI- With temperatures expected to rise above 90° this week, Washtenaw County will...

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Creates a Commission on Aging

July 6, 2020

For Immediate Release

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 

Creates a Commission on Aging 

Aims to Elevate the Voices and Needs the County’s Older Adults

Ann Arbo...

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

MEDIA RELEASE

July 2, 2020

For Immediate Release

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Declares:

“Racism is a Public Health Crisis”

Ann Arbor, MI – As a part of their on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Co...

Board of Commissioners passes Resolution to implement a Responsible Contractor Policy

MEDIA RELEASE

July 2, 2020

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected]

(734) 222-6847(o) || (734) 478-1856 (c)

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passes

Resolution to implem...

Washtenaw County Board of Health Names Racism as a Public Health Crisis

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Board of Health Names Racism as a Public Health Crisis

Resolution confirms collective commitment to health equity

YPSIL...

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES END TO COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: June 12, 2020

For more information contact:

Crystal Campbell

Board of Commissioners

Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES END TO

COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY 

ANN ARBOR, ...

Washtenaw County Government Plans to Reopen with Modified Services on Monday, June 15, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

June 5, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator[email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Plans to Reopen with Modified Services on Monday, June 15, 2020 

&...

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

June 4, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Independence Lake C...

Closure of Parker Mill County Park Trail & Parking Lot

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Closure of Parker Mill County Park Trail & Parking Lot

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Parker Mill County ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Rescinds Local Emergency Orders

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Rescinds Local Emergency Orders

Employee screening is now required under...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints Two New Members to County Road Commission

MEDIA RELEASE

May 20, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Appoints

 Two New Members to County Road Co...

Independence Lake County Park Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Independence Lake County Park Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

Ann Arbor, MI – Independ...

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Closed for Summer

May 15, 2020

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Closed for Summer, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Co...

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Cancels Summer Day Camp for 2020 Season

May 15, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Coy Vaughn, DirectorWashtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission[email protected] / (734) 971-6337

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Cancels Summer Day Camp for 2020 Season

ANN ARB...

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Local Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Local Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

Service provider...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approves Nearly $10 million in Support

MEDIA RELEASE

May 7, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approves Nearly

$10 million to Support Crisis Housing, Permanen...

Washtenaw County Expands Community COVID-19 Testing

For Immediate Release

Washtenaw County Expands Community COVID-19 Testing

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Packard Health providing testing at community locations

YPSILANTI, Mich., May 1, 2020 – Washtenaw County Health Department is a...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to hear update on Covid-19 response efforts

MEDIA RELEASE

April 27, 2020

For Immediate Release 

Contact: 

Crystal S. Campbell

Board of Commissioners Communication and Operations Manager

734.478.1856/ [email protected]

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to hear update on Covid-...

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Updates Orders to Protect Workers during COVID-19

Service prov...

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Data on Probable COVID-19 Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Data on Probable COVID-19 Cases

Probable cases are directly lin...

Washtenaw Flood Risk Expected To Be Greater In 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date April 22, 2020 

Contact: Evan Pratt, Water Resources Commissioner Phone: 734-222-6860 Email: [email protected] 

Washtenaw Flood Risk Expected To Be Greater In 2020 

&nb...

Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Krista Nordberg

Washtenaw Health Plan

734-544-6778

[email protected]

Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19 

Washtenaw Health Plan is ready to help

YPSILANTI, Mich., April 14, 2020 – If ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Extends Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Extends Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

Cr...

Washtenaw County Extends Closure due to COVID-19

MEDIA RELEASE

April 10, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:  Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator  [email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Extends Partial Closure and modified remote ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Data by Zip Code and Race

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides COVID-19 Data by Zip Code and Race

Data highlights disparities within the county

D...

Washtenaw County Increases Resources for the Homeless Community

MEDIA RELEASE 

Date:  March 31, 2020 

For Immediate Release 

For more information: See Below  

Washtenaw County Increases Resources for the Homeless Community&n...

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Orders to Protect Essential Workers during COVID-19

Cri...

Washtenaw County Government Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services

MEDIA RELEASE

March 25, 2020

For Immediate Release 

For more information contact:  Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator  [email protected]

Washtenaw County Government Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services

&am...

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports Local COVID-19 Death

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports Local COVID-19 Death

Health Officer recommends everyone to ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports 7 Additional COVID-19 Cases

Number of Washtenaw cases double; community spread now likely

&am...

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY IMPACT OF COVID-19

MEDIA RELEASE

Date:  March 18, 2020

For more information contact:

Crystal Campbell                         or      ...

Portage Baseline Lake Levels to be Raised Beginning March 20th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date: March 16th, 2020 

Contact:    Scott Miller, Deputy Water Resources Commissioner Phone: 734-222-6860 E-mail: [email protected]    

Portage Base...

WASHTENAW COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER’S OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2020 – ESSENTIAL SERVICES ONLINE/MAIL

March 15, 2020

For Immediate Release 

For more information contact:

Edward R. Golembiewski, Chief Deputy Clerk / Register

[email protected] or 734-680-6078

Lawrence Kestenbaum, County Clerk/Register of Deeds

[email protected]

Washtenaw County Health Department Orders Bars, Restaurants to Reduce Crowding

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6759 or 734-678-7010

Washtenaw County Health Department Orders Bars, Restaurants to Reduce Crowding

Ve...

All Non-Essential Washtenaw County Operations Closed Through April 5, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE 

Date:  March 15, 2020 

For Immediate Release 

For more information Contact: Gregory Dill, Washtenaw County Administrator  [email protected] 

&nb...

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Additional Details on Positive Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Provides Additional Details on Positive Cases

Both Individuals...

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Cases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Public Information Officer

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6759

Washtenaw County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Cases

Two Individuals with Travel Expos...

Michigan Medicine, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, IHA partnering with county health departments t

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 11, 2020

Contact: 

Susan Ringler Cerniglia, M.P.H. 

Washtenaw County Health Department 

734-544-6759; (c) 734-678-7010 

[email protected] 

Mary Masson 

Mich...

Innovative Reentry Initiative

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

BOC Communication and Operations Manager

[email protected] / (734) 222-6847

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RATIFIES FEDERALLY FUNDED “INNOVATIVE REENTRY INITIATIVE” GRANT FO...

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awareness Campaign Launched by Washtenaw County Health Department

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Kayla Steinberg, Communications Coordinator  Washtenaw County Health Department  [email protected]   734-544-6848 

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awaren...

Washtenaw County Offers Residents Free Online Cyber Security Training

MEDIA RELEASE 

Date:  February 18, 2020 

For Immediate Release 

For more information contact: 

Lisa Moutinho – Washtenaw County Public Information Officer  ...

Building Healthy Communities

For Immediate Release

Contact: Susan Ringler Cerniglia, Community Health Promotion Manager

Washtenaw County Health Department

[email protected]

734-544-6759

Building Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County organizations awarded grants to promote healthy eatin...

Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

Immediate Release

“Being a part of SummerWorks was awesome! My job led to an internship and the internship turned into my career!” - SummerWorks Participant

Washtenaw County, MI – Th...

Results of three Michigan 2019 Novel Coronavirus specimens came back negative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 27, 2020

CONTACTSMDHHS: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, [email protected]WASHTENAW COUNTY: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, 734-544-6759, [email protected]MACOMB COUNTY: Scott Turske, 586-469-6065, [email protected]

County Board of Commissioners Takes Action to Address Resident Concerns With County Road Commission

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: January 23, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Lisa Moutinho – Washtenaw County Public Information Officer734-222-6731 [email protected]

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TAKES ACTION TO ADDRESS RE...

Water Resources Staff Continue Efforts To Alleviate Flooding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date    January 10, 2020

Contact:    Harry Sheehan 

Deputy Water Resources Commissioner

Phone:   734-222-6860

Email:  [email protected]

WATER RESOURCES STA...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Re-Elects Leadership Team

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Lisa Moutinho – Washtenaw County Public Information Officer734-222-6731 [email protected]

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Re-Elects Leaders...

Refugee Resettlement

MEDIA RELEASE

January 9, 2019For Immediate Release

For more information, contact:Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Public Information Officer734.222.6731 or [email protected] 

Washtenaw County Commission Votes to Keep Doors Ope...

Public Notice - Appointments to Various Boards/Committees/Commissions

The Board of Commissioners will make these appointments at its upcoming session on November 18, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and resume, including a home address, to the Washtenaw County Clerk&...

Sheriff Clayton Speaks about Michigan Jails in Detroit Free Press

Unfortunately, it has taken a crisis of this magnitude to provide a glimpse of what a more just criminal justice system can look like.

I’m talking, of course, about the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts by judges, prosecutors and county sheriffs ...

Sheriff Clayton has been elected as a founding member of the Council on Criminal Justice

Independent and nonpartisan, the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. Through research, policy develop...

Sheriff Clayton leading the discussion on police reform

Click on the links below to watch full segments. 

6/11/20 MSNBC Interview 

6/12/20 CNN Newsroom With Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto

6/14/20 CNN International Newsroom Live 

Read on...

Sheriff Clayton joined Lucy Ann Lance to discuss Defunding Police Departments, Re-training Cops, and

Listen to the entire interview HERE or click on the image below. 

Sheriff Clayton on the need for de-escalation, anti-bias training, and cultural change

Click on the image to hear the entire interview. 

Sheriff Clayton talks with Sam Webb and WTKA on the Michigan Insider

Click on the image or link below to hear entire discussion.

WCSO Shop with a Cop 2019 – Donations Needed!

Its purpose is to provide children in need with an
opportunity to shop for gifts for those whom they love.  

Because the program is funded entirely by donations, the generosity of our donors is essential to the program’s success. &n...

WCSO is Hiring!

For more information and details about how to apply please follow the link below.

Enroll Now for Health Insurance!

The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment November 1 – December 15, 2020 for coverage starting January 1, 2021.  Affordable health care coverage is available to 100% of our Washtenaw County residents who live below 200% of...

VOTE this November

Michigan Voter Information Center

Monday Oct. 19 is the deadline to register to vote online. Check here to verify your registration and voting location. The deadline to request an absentee ballot online is Friday Oct. 30. Ann Arbor voters...

Times are difficult...need some help?

There are many resources available to our community including help with:

• Mortgage payments and property taxes
• Income taxes
• Utilities

Click here for the community resources flyer.

Issues of the Environment-Increasing The End-User Market For Recyclables In Michigan

Issues of the EnvironmentWeekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• October 21, 2020: Increasing The E...

In the News. . .The New Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority

The Green RoomMonthly TV show on Ann Arbor's CTN.  

• September 15, 2020:  The New Washtenaw Regional Resource Management AuthorityTheo Eggermont, Washtenaw County Public Works Director, discusses the new Washtenaw Regional Resourc...

Issues of the Environment-Getting PFAS Out Of Food Packaging And Other Products

Issues of the EnvironmentWeekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• October 14, 2020: Getting PFAS Out...

Rain Garden Universtiy Receives EGLE's Partners In Success Award

The Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner’s Office (WCWRC) was honored with a Partner In Success designation from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) for the implementation and success of the Rain Garde...

Issues of the Environment-Dam Safety In Michigan And Washtenaw County

Issues of the EnvironmentWeekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• October 1, 2020: Dam Safety In Mic...

The Magic of Milkweed Seeds

The Magic of Milkweed Seeds!

Collecting and spreading milkweed seed is a terrific way to help support this very important, and beautiful plant. 

The Monarch Butterfly depends on Milkweed for its survival and many other pollinators are attracted to ...

Washtenaw County's Western Service Center Open by Appointment Only

The Western Washtenaw Service Center, located at 705 North Zeeb Rd., will be open 

by APPOINTMENT ONLY beginning Monday, August 3^rd, 2020.

Washtenaw County Water Resources will continue to offer many contact-free options for servi...

What Do Water Resources Commissioners Do?

What Do Water Resources / Drain Commissioners Do?  

Find out in this video excerpt from the Water Roundtable held on September 16, 2020 as part of the award-winning National Association of Counties Water 101: “What You Need to Know Below ...

The Green Room: Microplastics In Our Waters

Tune in to CTN to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County on The Green Room!

"The Green Room" is a collaboration between the City of Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network (CTN), Washtenaw County Public Works and t...