Board of Commissioners | Washtenaw County, MI

First Household Connected as part of Board’s Historic Broadband Infrastructure Investment

In 2021, the Board approved a historic investment for Washtenaw to become one of the first counties in the state to have a path for every household to access highspeed internet. Last week, the first household was connected to broadband infrastructure. Read on...
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 and extending funding for human services in the community when they allocated $3.5 million to work supporting Washtenaw County residents. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Approve Additional Support for Direct Assistance Program

Last week, the Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions that support the expansion of important direct assistance initiatives administered by the Office of Community and Economic Development. Read on...
Commissioners Adopt Community Violence Interruption Policy Framework; Invite Cities and Townships to

Last night, the Board of Commissioners heard from and unanimously accepted a list of recommendations from a community group working to address gun violence and set a clear goal of saving lives by stopping violence. Read on...
Commissioner Justin Hodge Appointed Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Commissioner Justin Hodge as Chairperson of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. Read on...
Commissioner Sue Shink Appointed Vice Chairperson of Transportation Coordinating Council

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces that Sue Shink, Commissioner of District 2 and Board Chairperson in Washtenaw County, has been named Vice Chairperson of SEMCOG’s Transportation Coordinating Council (TCC). Read on...
Board Investment in Addressing Child Care Access Serves Over 100 Families in 2021

Board of Commissioners' investment in addressing childcare access serves over 150 children from 117 Washtenaw County families access high-quality childcare that met their needs in 2021. Services Set to Greatly Expand in 2022. Read on...
Board Recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility; Establishes Gender Affirming Policy Committee

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that annually recognizes March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in Washtenaw County. This also established a Gender Affirming Policy committee. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million Package to Invest in Community Health and Wellbeing

Last night, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of investments using funds from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. Read on...
Board Approves the Acceptance of a Grant to Launch a Drivers Education Assistance Program

Earlier this month, Washtenaw County Commissioners voted to approve the acceptance of a grant from The Auto Club Group Foundation (AAA) to launch a new initiative to help youth from under-resourced communities afford Drivers Education classes. Read on...
Board Joins Calls for a Hearing on Conditions in Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Last week, the Board unanimously approved a resolution to support State Senator Jeff Irwin’s request for a hearing on allegations of extreme staffing shortages and deteriorating prison conditions at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Read on...
UPDATED: February 2nd Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has canceled its meetings for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 2nd) due to anticipated severe winter weather in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Read on...
Public Notice: January 19th Board of Commissioners and Working Session Meetings Canceled

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has canceled its meetings for tonight (Wednesday, January 19th) due to high levels of COVID-19 transmission and exposures in Washtenaw County and across the state. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Begin New Public Meeting Schedule for 2022; Launch Public Comment Portal

At their last meeting of 2021, the Board approved a new meeting calendar for 2022. The new calendar simplifies the meeting schedule so that members of the public can more easily understand when certain items will be discussed and voted on. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Pass 2022 Operating Budget

Last week, the Board of Commissioners approved an operating budget for 2022, and proposed budgets for 2023-2025. Next year, the Board will engage in a more extensive budget planning process to approve a 2023-2026 quadrennial budget by the end of the year. Read on...
County Officials Host Press Conference on Creation of Criminal Integrity and Expungement Units

Washtenaw County Commissioners, Prosecuting Attorney, and the National Organization of Exonerees hosted a press conference on the creation of the Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit on November 4th. Read on...
Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

The Board voted to launch a comprehensive climate action planning process. The end goal of this 12-month planning process is the creation of a climate action plan with short- and long-term recommendations for steps the county and the community can take. Read on...
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Pass Resolutions in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

At their Wednesday night meeting, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners passed a pair of historic resolutions recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Hispanic and Latinx organizers. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Address Broadband Needs Countywide with $15.5 million investment

The Commissioners approved up to $15,472,270 to expand high-speed broadband internet infrastructure to all households in the county and address internet affordability, literacy, and access concerns. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Commit $2 Million to Equitably Address Childcare Access in Washtenaw County

The Commissioners have committed $2 million to equitably address childcare access needs. This commitment is part of the first round of the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan allocations, which were unanimously approved by the Board at their 9/15 meeting. Read on...
Commissioners Approve $30.5 Million Dollar Package Through the Ways and Means Committee

The Board of Commissioners passed a resolution obligating up to $30.5 million dollars for community investments through the Ways & Means Committee. This resolution will now go to the full Board of Commissioners meeting on 9/15 for a final vote. Read on...
Washtenaw County Commissioners Vote to Strengthen Responsible Contractor Policy

On Wednesday, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution amending the County's Responsible Contractor Policy passed in 2020. Read on...
*UPDATED 7/9/21* Washtenaw Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread and Severe Flooding

Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Sue Shink has declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread and severe flooding of numerous homes throughout our community caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Read on...
Board of Commissioners Release List of Potential Projects for Washtenaw County Rescue Plan

The Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects that could be included in the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. This plan leverages the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan, along with other funding. Read on...
Commissioners Host Panel on Stonewall Documentary and LGBTQ+ Services in Washtenaw County

On June 28th, Commissioners Katie Scott and Jason Morgan hosted a documentary screening and panel discussion on Facebook Live as part of their recognition of the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Read on...
Washtenaw County Elects New Board Chair and Leadership Team, Welcomes Two New Commissioners

As their first order of business at their first meeting of 2021, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners held an election to select their Board Chair and four-person leadership team. Read on...