May 06, 2025

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Community Coffee and Conversation Event

Join state Senator Sue Shink at her upcoming Community Coffee and Conversation Event on April 23 at the Webster Township Hall. These events are a great opportunity for residents to share their thoughts and ideas with Sen. Shink, while also getting a firsthand update on the work being done in Lansing.  

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

Saline City Manager Colleen O’Toole Leads With Vision and A Sense of Duty

On the importance of open communication, strategic planning, and community engagement In a recent interview with STN, Saline City Manager Colleen O’Toole shared insights into her role, the city’s achievements, and future plans. Raised by a family dedicated to government service through roles from postal worker to Police Chief, O’Toole earned a Master’s in Public ...

Saline City Council Modernizes Nondiscrimination Ordinance

In a uniquely forward-thinking move at its meeting on October 2, 2023, the Saline City Council voted unanimously to update and enhance its nondiscrimination ordinance, first enacted in 2018. The change stems from the city council’s previous request to, “assemble a working group to review the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance,” said City Manager Colleen O’Toole. O’Toole, ...