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Washtenaw County Health Department Identifies Multiple COVID-19 Cases Related to Large Party

Washtenaw County Health Department is confirming an increase in local COVID-19 cases. The majority of new cases are among young people ages 15-25 years and can be connected to a large house party July 2 – July 3 in the Saline area, with addition...

Rain Garden Community Update

Public rain gardens throughout Washtenaw county are working hard to capture dirty stormwater and filter it clean.

We are so lucky to have over 100 volunteers that have adopted a public rain garden!  These stewards pull weeds, spread mulch...

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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, Washtena...

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...

Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force Releases Survey Information

MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

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

Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force Releases Sur...

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...