Hello neighbor,

I am so proud to represent you as your Washtenaw County Commissioner, covering central and south-central Ann Arbor. We continue to face challenging times in Washtenaw County and we continue to push through as a community, working together. My top priority over the past year is to keep residents safe, healthy, and housed. Thanks to our dedicated county staff, I believe we’ve been able to fulfill this mission, with one of the highest vaccination rates in the State of Michigan.

Looking forward, I hope you’ll share input with me on what you think should be our top priorities as Washtenaw County. We are looking to address housing affordability and homelessness, encourage generational success, create a more sustainable community, support a strong local economy, and invest in our health and wellbeing, among other critically important items.

One area that I believe is particularly important is encouraging generational success, which means looking at how we can expand early childhood education and/or childcare access, invest in high-impact tutoring, create a childhood savings accounts program, or launch a financial empowerment center. I want to hear your thoughts though -- these are our community resources and we have the opportunity to build a better stronger, more resilient Washtenaw County, together. You can find out more, including how to provide input later in this newsletter.

Commissioner Jason Morgan
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Washtenaw County Rescue Plan Public Engagement Opportunity

The Commissioners and Washtenaw County staff have developed a list of potential programs, projects, and initiatives for their proposed Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. This plan will leverage multiple funding sources, most notably the American Rescue Plan Act, to ensure a more complete response to the impacts COVID-19 has had on our community. These potential projects have been categorized into 7 priority categories.

Click here to visit the Washtenaw Rescue Plan's webpage to learn more.

Click here to complete a survey to help gauge interest in the proposed programs, projects, and initiatives.

COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe, effective, and easy to get!

Washtenaw County has one of the highest vaccines rates in the state which has helped us see fewer COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

If you or someone you know needs a vaccine, call 734-544-6700 or visit bit.ly/vaxwchd.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

A lot of families have struggled to make ends meet this past year. Washtenaw County's Office of Community and Economic Development is partnering with Housing Access for Washtenaw County and SOS Community Services to help you catch up on rent, utilities, and internet.

Apply online @ michigan.gov/cera or contact HAWC at 734-961-1999

Upcoming Board of Commissioner Meetings:

All meetings are open to the public. You can find information at washtenaw.org/webcast

9/1 @ 6:30pm | Ways and Means Committee Meeting

9/1 @ 6:45pm | Board of Commissioners Meeting

9/2 @ 6:30 Working Session Meeting CANCELLED for Labor Day Weekend

Recent News Flashes

Washtenaw Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread and Severe Flooding

Commissioners Host Panel on Stonewall Documentary and LGBTQ+ Services in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Hosts Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony

Read these and more at Washtenaw.org/BOC

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