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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Seeking Volunteer for the Environmental Council

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WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING VOLUNTEER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for an individual to volunteer for one (1) position on the Washtenaw County Environmenta...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Seeking Volunteers for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

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WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for individuals to volunteer for two (2) positions on the Washtenaw County Brownfiel...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Washtenaw County Commission on Aging hosts a "Safe Aging Townhall"

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Please join the Washtenaw County Commission on Aging for a "Safe Aging Townhall" on June 9, 2023 from 1 pm- 3 pm at the Ypsilanti Township Civic Center. Hear opening remarks from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, learn how to avoid...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Washtenaw County to Host Racial Equity and Social Justice Townhall

Racial Equity and Social Justice Townhall Tuesday, May 9 

Ann Arbor, MI - Leadership from the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff will come together for a Racial Equity and Social Justice Townhall at Saline City Hall. Since...

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Board of Commissioners - News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

Board Invests $5.8M in Housing and Human Services in the Month of April

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Board Invests $5.8M in Housing and Human Services in Month of April

Ann Arbor, Mich., This month, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have allocated a total of $5.8M to Housing and Human Services projects and programs. During the meeting on April 5...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approve $3M to Address Housing and Homelessness Crisis

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Ann Arbor, Mich., At their Wednesday evening meeting, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to allocate $3,000,000 to local human service provider organizations and address the current eviction and homelessness ...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Board Approves New Advisory Council on Reparations

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February 16, 2023

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Approve New Advisory Council on Reparations

Ann Arbor, MI- At their February 15th meeting, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved the establishment of an Advisory Council on Re...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Board of Commissioners Approve Quadrennial Budget

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Washtenaw County, MI - The Board of Commissioners recently approved the 2023-2026 Quadrennial County Budget. Across the four years, the recommended annual budgets range from $362 Million to $369 Million and are all balanced to ensure fiscal respo...

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Board of Commissioners - News
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Funding Moves Forward for Eastern County Recreation and Community Center

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November 21,  2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell || Public Information Officer 

[email protected] || (734) 478-1856

FUNDING MOVES FORWARD FOR EASTERN COUNTY RECREATION ANDCOMMUNITY CENTER

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Posted on: September 21, 2022

Meeting Notice: Washtenaw County Officials to Provide Update on Broadband Investment

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Washtenaw County, MI – Washtenaw County officials will be hosting a Broadband Townhall at Sylvan Township Hall on September 26, 2022, from 6:30 to 8pm.  

In September 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved a historic investme...

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Board of Commissioners - News
Posted on: August 9, 2022

Washtenaw County Board Invests in Affordable Home Ownership Development

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At their August 3rd meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved funding that will help expand housing access in Washtenaw County. This $3.6 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act funds will support a mixed-income residential housing development i...
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Posted on: July 21, 2022

Board Hosts Drop-In Public Input Sessions for ARPA Investments

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Join county officials to learn more and give input on proposals for the next round of American Rescue Plan Act investments. Only have 15 minutes? That's okay! These drop-in sessions are set up so you can stop by quickly or stay longer if you want...

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Board of Commissioners - News
Posted on: July 15, 2022

Sustainable, Mixed-Income Platt Road Development Moves Forward

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Washtenaw County, MI – At the most recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Andy LaBarre offered a liaison report about the exciting recent news surrounding the Veridian at County Farm housing development...

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Posted on: July 5, 2022

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

Board Set To Consider Community Priority Fund Recommendations: Violence Interventions

Washtenaw County, MI – Tomorrow night, the Board of Commissioners is set to deliberate and vote on recommendations to invest $1.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund three community violence prevention programs as part of th...

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Posted on: June 21, 2022

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

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Washtenaw County, MI – In September 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved a historic investment for Washtenaw County to become one of the first counties in the state to create a path for every household to access highspeed broadband...

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Posted on: May 11, 2022

Board of Commissioners Approve Additional Support for Direct Assistance Program

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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 (OCED): the Barrier Busters Network and the Weatherizatio...

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Posted on: May 5, 2022

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

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Washtenaw County, MI – In response to a series of tragic gun violence incidents that resulted in the shooting deaths of young men in Washtenaw County in the Summer of 2021, a diverse group of people, including community members...

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Posted on: March 3, 2022

Board of Commissioners Passes $11 Million Package to Invest in Community Health and Wellbeing

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Washtenaw County, MI – 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. This is the second package of investm...

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Posted on: October 14, 2021

Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

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Washtenaw County, MI – Last week, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allocate funds to climate action planning efforts. The resolution approves a contract with Resource Recycling Systems to assist in the development ...

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Posted on: September 23, 2021

Board of Commissioners Address Broadband Needs Countywide with $15.5 million investment

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Washtenaw County, MI – At their meeting last week, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved up to $15,472,270 to address broadband needs countywide. The COVID-19 pandemic made the importance of having access to high-speed...

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Board of Commissioners - News
Posted on: September 20, 2021

Board of Commissioners Commit $2 Million to Equitably Address Childcare Access in Washtenaw County

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Washtenaw County, MI – The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have committed $2 million to equitably address childcare access needs in Washtenaw County. This commitment is part of the first round of the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan allocati...

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Posted on: September 2, 2021

Commissioners Approve $30.5 Million Dollar Package Through the Ways and Means Committee

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Washtenaw County, MI – Last night, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a historic resolution obligating up to $30.5 million dollars for community investments through the Ways and Means Committee. This proposed package ...

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Posted on: July 6, 2021

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

Pride Zoom Panel

On June 28th, Commissioners Katie Scott and Jason Morgan hosted a documentary screening and panel discussion on Facebook Live as part of the Board of Commissioners' recognition of the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The panel discussion inclu...

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