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Washtenaw County government regularly publishes Public Notices. When they are available, you can find them in our Alert Center.                    

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Meet the Board

The Mission of the Board of Commissioners is to represent the citizens of Washtenaw County and to be responsible for all County Services. Find out more about the representatives on the Board page.

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...

New Voting Equipment in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County has deployed its newly selected Hart InterCivic Verity Voting system to replace aging election equipment. The new equipment includes ballot tabulators, accessible devices for voters with disabilities, and election management software.

The ...

CMH Association Funding Advocacy Update

This document is also available here as a PDF for easy sharing.

In last Friday’s CMH Association Weekly Update, we carried a number of stories underscoring the latest efforts by this association and its allies in its funding adv...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Dates for 2019

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course teaches people to give “first aid” to those individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and/or who are in the early stages of a mental health disorder.

Join us and leave with a five-step act...

Washtenaw CMH 2017 Annual Report

Read all about our progress on our 2017-2022 strategic plan, our programs, recent initiatives, exciting opportunities and more!

Thanks to all of our amazing consumers and families, staff, peers and advocates, board members, community partners, and network ...

14A District Court Partners with Saline Middle School

The 14A District Court Partners with Saline Middle School to bring the court experience into the classroom.

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...

Measles Information

UPDATED 4/17/2019 9:52 AM

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Washtenaw County Health Department confirmed on April 12, 2019 a case of measles related to international travel. The health departments are alerting the public to poten...

Read our 2018 Annual Report

The Washtenaw County Health Department is pleased to share its 2018 Annual Report with the entire community.

In 2018, the Washtenaw County Health Department provided thousands of clinical visits and environmental health inspections. We helped thousands of ...

County Health Rankings: Washtenaw County is healthy. But not for all.

Washtenaw County ranks as the fourth healthiest county in Michigan – and first in factors related to health behaviors and clinical care. But the 2019 County Health Rankings, also show that while there are a lot of opportunities for health in Washtenaw, no...

Eleven Percent of Washtenaw County Pregnant Women Smoke. Free Help is Available.

Eleven percent of Washtenaw County women who gave birth in 2016 reported that they smoked cigarettes while pregnant, according to a new report from the Washtenaw County Health Department. The Health Department encourages pregnant women to take advantage o...

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 ...

Marijuana Legalization: What You Need to Know

Adult-use recreational marijuana is now legal in Michigan. Here's what you need to know about the law and the health effects.

The Law

On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, creating the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act.

• Th...

We Support our Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Community Members

The Washtenaw County Health Department supports, and affirms the identities of, our trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex community members. Your existence and health matter to us. You will not be erased.

We strongly oppose efforts (or attempts) by th...

Washtenaw County Sees Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

Eighteen adults in Washtenaw County have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease (Legionella pneumonia) in 2018. No deaths have been reported.

The Health Department continues to look for sources of common exposure, however, to date, none have b...

It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot

It is time for everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against flu (influenza). Sporadic cases of flu are being reported in Washtenaw County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine before the end of...

Vaping increasing among Washtenaw County Youth

Less than two percent of Washtenaw County high school students reported smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days, according to the 2017-2018 Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth – a decrease from almost four percent in 2015-2016. While cigarette smoking may b...

Michigan extends ‘Do Not Eat’ Fish Advisory for Huron River to Lake Erie

On Aug., 31, 2018, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an expanded ‘Do Not Eat’ fish advisory for all fish in the Huron River in Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe Counties. The original advisory was issued o...

Washtenaw County Health Department Awarded 'Play Everywhere Challenge' Grant

The Washtenaw County Health Department is thrilled to have been awarded $74,000 to transform public spaces and create opportunities for active play where kids need it most through the KaBoom! Play Everywhere Challenge.

In an effort to make our Humans Servi...

Stop Hepatitis A: Get Vaccinated

There is an outbreak of hepatitis A among adults in Washtenaw and other Michigan counties. The hepatitis A vaccine is extremely effective at preventing infection, but the majority of Washtenaw adults have not been vaccinated. 

Call 734-544-6700 to...

STD Rates Increasing in Washtenaw County

April is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month. STD rates continue to reach record levels in Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages residents to get tested for STDs and to take steps to prevent infections.

“If you...

Want to Make a Healthy Change? Sign Up for Wise Choices

Wise Choices provides free health screenings and coaching to help you make small, healthy changes in your life. It consists of: 

• A brief health intake screening (glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure)
• Goal-setting and planning - you deci...

All Are Welcome Here

The Washtenaw County Health Department launched an “All Are Welcome Here” campaign to make sure everyone knows it is safe to walk through our doors and participate in our many public health services. Messaging in seven languages has be...

Stress-Free Immunizations: We’ve got you covered

Even after receiving multiple shots and blood tests, Deena Hawasli was smiling after her appointment with the Washtenaw County Health Department’s immunization program.

“The staff was just all very friendly and happy,” she sai...

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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...

Public Engagement: 5-Year Recreation Master Plan

Every five years the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission undertakes a comprehensive planning process to develop a Recreation Master Plan. This plan is used as an overall operation and development guide for the county’s parks, preserves and ot...

Washtenaw County Strives to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint

The changes we have made in energy management, energy efficiency projects, technology and building occupant participation has lowered the County's energy use by 26% in comparison to 2010. This resulted in a 17% reduction in our carbon footprint and a 33% ...

Red Cross Blood Drive

Why give blood? 

You can give for any reason or no reason at all.  Every donation saves lives!  The need is constant and your donation is needed.

Make your appointment today!

When: April 24, 2019

Where: Lower Level of 200 N. Main St...

Measles Information

UPDATED 4/17/2019 9:52 AM

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Washtenaw County Health Department confirmed on April 12, 2019 a case of measles related to international travel. The health departments are alerting the public to poten...

National Crime Victims' Rights Week

This year’s theme — Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future. — recognizes the progress made by those before us as we look to a future of crime victim services that is even more inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed.

In Michigan, an annual Cand...

Public Notice - Appointments to the Solid Waste Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (PIAC)

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Washtenaw County Board of Public Works is looking for citizens to volunteer for a position on the Washtenaw County Solid Waste Plan ...

Advisory: WCSO Email and Phone SCAMS

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has recently received an increased number of Email and Phone SCAMS within our communities. The subject of the SCAM begins with saying they are employed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office and may use a current em...

Taking Action to Address Unjust Differences in Health

Washtenaw County ranks as the fourth healthiest county in Michigan – and first in factors related to health behaviors and clinical care. But the 2019 County Health Rankings, also show that while there are a lot of opportunities for health in Washtenaw, no...

Comment Period Extended for Public Input on the B2B

The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) are collaborating on a feasibility study for a pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad tracks that would connect Barton Nature Area and Ba...

Washtenaw County Raise the Age Initiative

Beginning in March of 2019, Washtenaw County will begin transferring some 17-year-old, non-violent offenders awaiting trial or sentence from the adult jail to the Youth Center (juvenile detention).  Criminalizing children via incarceration in the...

Washtenaw County Parks Receives $250,000 Grant to Build Ypsilanti Area Skatepark

YPSILANTI, MI.  Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to announce an award of a $250,000 Built to Play Skatepark Grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to build a skatepark in the Ypsilanti a...

WCSO Boater Safety Class: Registration is Open

In order to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, citizens who are involved in boating activities are strongly encouraged to attend these classes.

2019 Boater Sa...

Naloxone Training Filming in Progress!

“Equipping our deputies with Naloxone provides a valuable tool to deal with the opioid and heroin epidemic” according to Sheriff’s Police Services Commander Marlene Radzik.  “The faces of those suffering from substance use disorder are growing.” ...

Sheriff Jerry Clayton Selected for National Task Force to Study Inmate Health Care & Recidivism

The task force, made up of NACo and NSA members representing county leaders, law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, behavioral health and veterans’ services, will explore the impacts of the national mental and behavioral health crisis and...

One Community: Advancing Racial Equity in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is one of the wealthiest counties in Michigan, with high incomes and high rankings as one of the most economically vibrant, educated, healthy, and best places to live in the state. However, this is not true for all and has led to high rac...

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...

Accelerating Completion of the Border-to-Border Trail

The Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC) has entered into a Public-Private-Partnership with the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) with the goals of expanding and accelerating completion of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B).

In...

Want to Make a Healthy Change? Sign-up for Wise Choices

Wise Choices provides free health screenings and coaching to help you make small, healthy changes in your life. It consists of: 

• A brief health intake screening (glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure)
• Goal-setting and planning - you deci...

Public Engagement: 5-Year Recreation Master Plan

Every five years the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission undertakes a comprehensive planning process to develop a Recreation Master Plan. This plan is used as an overall operation and development guide for the county’s parks, preser...

WCPARC 2018 Annual Report

In 2018, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) celebrated 45 years of providing outstanding recreation facilities and programs for residents and visitors. This banner year saw major accomplishments in park development, land protect...

Comment Period Extended for Public Input on the B2B

The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) are collaborating on a feasibility study for a pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad tracks that would connect Barton Nature Area and Ba...

WCPARC Day Camps & Playground Program

Washtenaw County Parks is committed to offering various summer programming opportunities to suit every child, timing, budget, and location throughout the County.  We aim to educate the whole child through varied activities, weekly themes, and new...

Ypsilanti Twp. Board Unanimously Approves Location For New Skatepark

YPSILANTI, MI. February 11, 2019 - On Monday, January 14, the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Community Center Park as the location of a new public skatepark for the area. Previously, in December, the Ypsilanti T...

Become a Lifeguard

Providing lifeguards is a critical service that the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) offers.  Whether it’s in the wave pool at Rolling Hills Water Park, the lap pool at the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center or the beach a...

WCPARC 2018 Annual Report

In 2018, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) celebrated 45 years of providing outstanding recreation facilities and programs for residents and visitors. This banner year saw major accomplishments in park development, land protect...

Accelerating Completion of the Border-to-Border Trail

The Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC) has entered into a Public-Private-Partnership with the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) with the goals of expanding and accelerating completion of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B).

In...

Public Notice - Environmental Council Appointment

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING CITIZEN VOLUNTEER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a position on the Environmental Council. The Board...

Public Notice - Appointments to the Solid Waste Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (PIAC)

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Washtenaw County Board of Public Works is looking for citizens to volunteer for a position on the Washtenaw County Solid W...

WCSO Medication Take Back Event

Protect our children from accidental poisoning by disposing of unused and expired medications. We will be taking medications at the following locations:

Dexter - Monument Park - Baker Rd. @ Main St.

Ypsilanti Township - West Willow Community Resource Center...

WCSO Boater Safety Class: Registration is Open

In order to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, citizens who are involved in boating activities are strongly encouraged to attend these classes.

2019 Boater Sa...

Beyond the Badge 2-2: 911 The True First Responders

Why Beyond The Badge? It's our way of showing, in our own words what we are really about.

Beyond the Badge 2-2: 911 The True First Responders

WCSO Dispatcher James Wrock honored as top trainer!

His family and Dispatch leadership were there to support and congratulate him in the well-deserved honor. Congrats, Jim!

WCSO's Outreach Coordinator Marv Gundy honored at Michigan Works Awards Ceremony

Marv has a heart of gold, strong work ethic and loves his community - which is why we are so lucky to have him as our Community Outreach Coordinator. He has transformed the Youth Employment Program to what it is today and we couldn't be more proud. Way to...

Congratulations Deputy Turpin

She has shown herself to be a confident self-starter that takes initiative and pays close attention to detail. WCSO is lucky to have her as part of the team!

Read on...

Naloxone Training Filming in Progress!

“Equipping our deputies with Naloxone provides a valuable tool to deal with the opioid and heroin epidemic” according to Sheriff’s Police Services Commander Marlene Radzik.  “The faces of those suffering fr...

Tyler "Donut Boy" Carach visits Washtenaw County

Tyler Carach aka “Donut Boy” is on a mission of goodwill to directly thank law enforcement officers across America. He started his mission in August of 2016 and he's still rocking it! He's visited over 25 states delivering over 52,000 ...

WCSO Congratulates new deputy!

He has demonstrated a commitment to his chosen profession and the mission of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to “Create Public Safety, Provide Quality Service, and Build Strong and Sustainable Communities”. Nice work De...

WCSO Metro Dispatch Honored for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call made in the United States.  The public safety telecommunicators of Washtenaw Metro Dispatch are responsible for receiving all of the emergency calls and dispatching law enforcement pers...

WCSO & Prevent Child Abuse America: “Help Great Childhoods Happen this April!”

Research suggests that
many people are already playing a role in preventing child abuse and creatinggreat childhoods in their communities, they just don’t realize it. A study
commissioned by Prevent Child Abuse America shows that only 27% of Americans...

WCSO Retiree Breakfast

Some worked as deputies for a dollar an hour and others made considerably more. Now retired they have moved in their lives but no matter the difference they all have a common bond.   At one time in their lives they were Deputies for the Washtenaw...

Corrections Academy Graduates

Ofc. Ruth Rusu, Ofc. Laura Tew, Ofc. Brooke Lucidi, Ofc. Bryan Brunson, Ofc. Christopher Holman, and Ofc. Gregory Gillette graduated from the Washtenaw Community College Corrections Officers Academy on March 1, 2018.  The Corrections Officer Acad...

Police Service Dog Team Assists Clinton PD

 The citation was received for tracking and locating an Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) suspect who had fled from the Clinton Police Department, recklessly crashed his vehicle in an intersection in rural southwest Washtenaw Coun...

WCSO Information about Ice Safety

Before venturing out onto the ice, tell someone on land where you are going and when you expect to be back.  Relaying your plan can help save your life if something happens to you while out on the ice.  Carry a cell phone with you in a w...

Sheriff Jerry Clayton Selected for National Task Force to Study Inmate Health Care & Recidivism

The task force, made up of NACo and NSA members representing county leaders, law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, behavioral health and veterans’ services, will explore the impacts of the national mental and behavioral health ...

WCSO is Hiring!

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

WCSO Shop with a Cop 2018 – 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...

Letter from the Sheriff

On January 1, 2013, our administration began its second term. During our first four year term we assessed all areas of the Sheriff’s Office and implemented changes consistent with our overarching mission, core values, and core strategies. We will continue...

Principle Residence Exemption Doesn't Expire

Update from the Michigan Department of Treasury:

The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding Michiganders that a Principal Residence Exemption – known as a PRE – does not expire.

Inaccurate posts being shared on social media are cla...

Delinquent property tax, mortgage, and condo fee assistance available!

Step Forward Michigan is a program that provides interest-free, payment-free, forgivable loans to help homeowners catch up on delinquent property taxes, mortgage payments, and association dues.

You may be eligible if:

• You own and occupy your home
• You had an ...

One Person Becomes a Victim of Identify Theft Every 2 Seconds

Another security breach reported: It includes customers of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Health Alliance Plan, McLaren Health Care, Three Rivers Health, and North Ottawa Community Health System, reports a subsidiary, Wolverine Solutions Group. Hacke...

Court Closure - 4/26 @ 3:30PM

Due to an all staff meeting, the Trial Court will close at 3:30pm on Friday, April 26th, 2019. 

Overall Environmental Excellence Award: Ann Arbor YMCA

The Ann Arbor YMCA is a non-profit, community focused fitness center that is committed to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and supporting our neighbors. The YMCA has a pool, three levels of fitness equipment and reg...

Thurston builds a Woodland Rain Garden

Thurston Nature Center is a 24-acre preserve located just north of Thurston Elementary School.  The preserve includes a pond, a series of trails, and five ecosystems that are home to a diverse group of birds, fish, insects, and wildlife year-roun...

Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control

The program purpose is to provide protection of surface water and the environment from the adverse impacts of earth changes by assuring appropriate design and implementation of soil erosion and sedimentation control measures within Washtenaw County.

County Drains

Within County drainage districts, the Water Resources Commissioner is responsible for accounting of expenditures and financial statements, for maintaining records of the establishment and operation of each, and for conducting routine maintenance of the dr...