“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...

Clerk/Register of Deeds Online and By-Mail Services

Effective June 15, 2020 the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register’s office is available for in-person service by appointment, only. 

The public is encouraged to access our services online and by mail for both convenience and safety:

Order Certi...

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 OCED Service Delivery Updates

Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has reopened with modified service delivery.  

While OCED staff is currently working remotely, we have set up a remote service kiosk station in the lobby of our office...

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...

COVID-19 Update on Essential Services

Information regarding the spread of COVID-19, including what you should do if you feel sick or believe you have been exposed to the virus, visit washtenaw.org/3095/COVID-19

If you need information about essential services, go to our new webpage: washtenaw....

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....

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...

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...

WCCMH Provider Training Update

Medications Training Update:Trainings should continue at the provider level until further notice. Additional updates are pending and will be communicated as soon as possible. 

Refresher deadlines will continue to be extended throughout the summer....

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...

What's Up with Mental Health Services and Public Safety?

As part of their Washtenaw United series, WEMU 89.1 FM interviewed Lisa Gentz and Derrick Jackson to learn more about the 11 new programs that received funding from the 2017 millage to increase funding for mental health services and public safety.

Follow t...

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...

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...

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Blooms in Ford Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department, in consultation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is issuing a public health advisory for a suspected harmful algal bloom in Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan. People and pets should avoi...

Washtenaw County Beach Closed at Independence Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake beach at Independence Lake County Park due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake is in located in Webster Township, and the park is operated by Washtenaw County Parks and Recr...

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. ...

Main Health Department Number Spoofed

The main Washtenaw County Health Department phone number (734-544-6700) has been falsified in a scam to contact random people for sensitive health insurance information or medication information. The Washtenaw County Health Department will never randomly ...

Racism is a Public Health Crisis

The Washtenaw County Board of Health passed a resolution June 30, 2020 explicitly declaring racism as a public health crisis and confirming our collective commitment to health equity in Washtenaw County.

“We know that racism has helped drive uneq...

How to Get Fresh, Local Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic

There are many resources available to combat food insecurity, support local food and farmers, and to do both at the same time. Note: there are more resources available than listed here, as resources keep increasing and evolving.

Food Gatherers is the best ...

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...

Advisory: Possible Harmful Algal Blooms in Ford Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department, in consultation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), is issuing a public health advisory for a suspected harmful algal bloom in Ford Lake in Ypsilanti, Michigan. People and pets should avoi...

Washtenaw County Beach Closed at Independence Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake beach at Independence Lake County Park due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake is in located in Webster Township, and the park is operated by Washtenaw County Parks and Recr...

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

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

The Washtenaw County Board of Health passed a resolution June 30, 2020 explicitly declaring racism as a public health crisis and confirming our collective commitment to health equity in Washtenaw County.

“We know that racism has helped drive uneq...

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 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 Newsroom Live 

Read on...

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 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...

It’s time to get REAL

Your Michigan driver’s license or identification card may not get you through airport security later this year.

Oct. 1 is when the federal government will fully enforce the post-9/11 REAL ID Act, and standard state-issued driver’s licen...

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...

Washtenaw County Beach Closed at Independence Lake

Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake beach at Independence Lake County Park due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake is in located in Webster Township, and the park is operated by Washtenaw County Parks and Recr...

From the Director - Washtenaw Road Commission Millage Renewal

ANN ARBOR, MI – Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) would like to thank the voters of Washtenaw County for supporting the Roads and Non-Motorized Millage: 2021 – 2024. On August 4^th, the ballot proposal passed wit...

August 11 - Washtenaw County Parks Virtual Commission Meeting Instructions

Virtual Meeting Instructions

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 ...

From the Director - Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

ANN ARBOR, MI – Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission stands in solidarity with the Black community and peaceful protesters that have made their voices heard within our county and across the country. As Washtenaw County Commissioner...

Independence Lake County Park Beach Guidelines

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Independence Lake County Park beach, restrooms and outdoor pavilions will be opening on June 5, 2020 in alignment with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order [2020-110]. However, the playground, swings, climbin...

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission Updates, Guidelines, Park Use and Closures

ANN ARBOR, MI – June 25, 2020, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission has continued to update our policies, procedures and guidelines weekly based on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Orders. The most recent Ex...

Rolling Hills Water Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park Closed for Summer

ANN ARBOR, MI – May 15, 2020, Rolling Hills Water Park at Rolling Hills County Park and Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park, operated by Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC), will be closed for the s...

Pierce Lake Golf Course Updates & Guidelines - June 3, 2020

As per Governor Whitmer’s updated "Stay Home. Stay Home. Save Lives" Executive Order [2020-59], Pierce Lake Golf Course has been cleared to open for the season!

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Governor Whitmer&rsquo...

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...

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 ...

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

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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

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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] 

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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...

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.

Press Release: Appleridge Incident

Press Release: Appleridge Incident

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.

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.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Service Interruption

Treasurer’s Office Services During Coronavirus Closure:

(updated June 18)

• Limited staff have returned to the workplace in staggered shifts, but the building will remain closed to the public, except by appointment beginning in July. Treasury staff ...

Court Closure - September 7th in Observance of Labor Day

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'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...

Issues of the Environment-Firefighting Under New Michigan Regulations On PFAS

Issues of the Environment Weekly 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!

• July 29, 2020: Firefight...

CONTACT WATER RESOURCES - HERE'S HOW. . .

The Water Resources Commissioner’s Office re-opened on June 15, 2020, and we have many options for you to contact us, while maintaining social distancing.

Service Options for Customers –

• On-site Services (Limited):

  • Drop Box (Red, outside)...

Washtenaw County Water Resources PFAS Update- June, 2020

As summer temperatures rise, many Michiganders flock to various lakes and rivers to enjoy some time on the water.  As the State of Michigan continues to fight the invisible pollutants perfluorinated compounds, commonly known as PFAS or PFOA, resi...