The national 988 Lifeline for mental health launched

For immediate release

Contact: Sally Amos-O’Neal

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH)

734-544-2919

[email protected]

The national 988 Lifeline for mental health launched. What does that mean for Washtenaw? 

You can now ...

Washtenaw County Invests in Affordable Home Ownership Development

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

220 NORTH MAIN ST. · P.O. BOX 8645 ·ANN ARBOR, MI ·48107-8645

August 8, 2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crys...

Washtenaw County Earns Spot in Competitive “Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice” Cohort

Ann Arbor, MI – Washtenaw County has been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Cities and Counties for Fines and Fee Justice (CCFFJ) cohort. The opportunity provides technical assistance, personalized strategic guidance and resourc...

Washtenaw County's Annual "Stuff the Bus" Campaign Kicks off on August 1st!

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Contact: Kari Dorr (734) 222-6638

[email protected]

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Kicking off their 2022 United Way C...

Press Release: SHERIFF CLAYTON SPEAKS ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSAY OF DACA ABOUT ITS VALUE

LEITF is made of members of the legal system and law enforcement who are committed to protecting all members of their communities — and committed to supporting policies that promote their ability to do so. June 15, 2022, marked the ten-year anni...

Press Release: National Initiative: TRANSFORM911

In the United States at least 240 million calls are made to 911 each year for medical emergencies, fires, serious crimes in progress as well as a large number of mental health, quality of life, or behavioral concerns. In an era of calls for police reform ...

Press Release: TOWARD A FAIR, JUST AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO GUN VIOLENCE

National Report Released and Local Solutions Being Developed

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton was one of the national policy, subject matter, and boots on the ground leaders contributing to a new report, Toward a Fair and Just Response to Gun Violenc...

Board of Commissioners Set to Consider $1.6 Million Investment in Community Violence Interventions

Board of Commissioners Set to Consider $1.6 Million Investment in Community Violence Interventions

Washtenaw County, MI – Tomorrow night, the Board of Commissioners is set to deliberate and vote on recommendations to i...

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 24, 2022 Contact: Ruby Schneider 

[email protected], 734-585-6714

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

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Washtenaw County Convenes Climate Leadership Summit

MEDIA RELEASE 

June 23, 2022  

For Immediate Release 

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell 

Public Information Officer  

[email protected] / (734) 478-1856&...

COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Six Months and Older

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

                    Public Information Officer 

 ...

First Washtenaw County Household Connected as a Result of Board of Commissioners’ Historic Broadband

IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 21, 2022

First Washtenaw County Household Connected as a Result of Board of Commissioners’ Historic Broadband Infrastructure Investment

Washtenaw County, MI – In September 20...

COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Program application period to end June 30, 2022

From: Katie Hoffman <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 3:42 PMTo: Katie Hoffman <[email protected]>Cc: Kristin Kunes <[email protected]>; Morghan Boydston <[email protected]

Tick and Mosquito Surveillance Program Launches in Washtenaw County

The release below will be posted at www.washtenaw.org/health and on social media @wcpublichealth. 

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

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Menthol and Flavored Tobacco Products Harming Health

The release below will be posted at www.washtenaw.org/health and on social media @wcpublichealth. 

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Beth Ann Hamilton, MS

        &...

Have Children Entering Preschool or Kindergarten? Hearing and Vision Screening is Mandatory

The release below is available in English and Spanish and will be posted at www.washtenaw.org/health and on social media @wcpublichealth. 

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, M...

Washtenaw County Invests $3.5 Million in Human Services

Date: June 2^nd, 2022 

Washtenaw County Invests $3.5 Million in Human Services 

At Wednesday evening’s meeting, the Board of Commissioners cemented Washtenaw County’s commitment to increasing...

WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSIDERS HUMAN SERVICES INVESTMENTS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

222 NORTH MAIN ST. · P.O. BOX 8645 ·ANN ARBOR, MI ·48107-8645

MEDIA RELEASE

June 1, 2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell

Public Information Officer 

c...

Washtenaw County Earns National Achievement Award for Sustainable Investments Preserve National Area

Ann Arbor – Washtenaw County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The national award honors innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

Washtenaw County...

Commissioners Adopt Community Violence Interruption Policy Framework

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Commissioners Adopt Community Violence Interruption Policy Framework; Invite Cities and Townships to Follow  

Washtenaw County, MI – In response to a series of tr...

Washtenaw County Partners Announce New Juvenile Restitution Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 5, 2022

Contact: Ruby Schneider

[email protected], 734-585-6714

Washtenaw County Partners Announce New Juvenile Restitution Program

First Of Its Kind Program Will Prev...

Corp Counsel, Michelle Billard, nominated for Crain’s Business “Notables in Corporate Counsel"

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

222 NORTH MAIN ST. · P.O. BOX 8645 ·ANN ARBOR, MI ·48107-8645

MEDIA RELEASE

April 29, 2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell, Publ...

Gov Appoints Commissioner Hodge as Chair of the Community Action and Economic Opportunity Commission

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Appoints Commissioner Justin Hodge as Chairperson of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity 

Washtenaw County, MI – This week, Governo...

Washtenaw County Health Department Advisory: Avian Influenza Confirmed in Birds

Please note the correction below. HPAI has not been detected in commercial flocks in Michigan to date. Our apologies for the error.

From: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia  Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:00 PM To: l-phmediacont...

Barrier Busters Network Celebrated 20 Years of Service to Community

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CONTACT: Moonson Eninsche, Human Services Supervisor | [email protected] | 734.544.3006

Amber Coleman, Barrier Busters Program Aide | [email protected] | 734.819.0337 

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Board of Commissioners’ Investment in Addressing Child Care Access Serves Over 100 Families in 2021

Board of Commissioners’ Investment in Addressing Child Care Access Serves Over 100 Families in 2021; Services Set to Greatly Expand in 2022 

Washtenaw County, MI – In September 2021, the Board of Commissioner...

Raising of the Portage and Base Line Lake Level

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Date:               March 22, 2022

Contact:           Scott Miller, P.E.

Deputy Water Resources C...

Board of Commissioners Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility

Board of Commissioners Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility; Establishes Gender Affirming Policy Committee  

Washtenaw County, MI – The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved...

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million Package to Invest in Community

March 3, 2022 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Peter Lindeman | [email protected] | 734-417-4021 

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million

Package to Invest in Community Heal...

Washtenaw County Health Department Announces Updates to Local Orders

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

                    Public Information Officer

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SUMMERWORKS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BUILDS LIFE-LONG NETWORKS & CAREERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:   Kathleen Hurley | [email protected] | (734) 210-1816

Katie Hoffman | [email protected] |(734) 476-0950

SUMMERWORKS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

BUILDS LIFE-LONG NETWORKS & CAREERS 

Youth emp...

Controlled Burns to be Conducted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE: CONTROLLED BURNS TO BE CONDUCTED

Washtenaw County, MI - Controlled burns will be conducted in the spring of 2022 in the following sites in Ann Arbor:

• Olson Park parking lot rain garden
• West Park stormwater basins ...

Meningitis Case Under Investigation

Please see corrected link for the University Health Service form https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ApUuPzqA9PLd5k. The link below has been updated.

From: Susan Ringler-Cerniglia  Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 5:46 PM T...

Public Notice: January 19th Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

IMMEDIATE RELEASE?|?January 19^th, 2021? 

Public Notice: January 19^th Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled 

Washtenaw County, MI - The Washtenaw County Board of Commissi...

Washtenaw County Health Department COVID-19 Advisory

Spanish will be posted as soon as possible at www.washtenaw.org/health and social channels (@wcpublichealth) 

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH

    &...

Additional No-Cost COVID-19 Community Testing Available in Ypsilanti

For Immediate Release

Contact:           Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH 

                    &am...