With the foreclosure redemption deadline fast approaching, Washtenaw County’s Treasurer’s Office is working to keep struggling homeowners in their homes. Property foreclosures. Tax liens. Evictions. Those words can send shivers down anyone’s spine. They remind us of portly bankers wearing three-piece suits and gold watch chains forcing poor families out of their homes. Historically, Washtenaw ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn provides key updates on new grants, social services, and intergovernmental collaborations in his December 9, 2024, report to the City Council. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, City Manager Marty Colburn provided an update on several important developments and grants impacting the community. Colburn began ...
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. ...
Chelsea District Library hosted 6th District U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and a group of western Washtenaw County politicians for a town hall connecting community members to local politicians. The bi-partisan panel included Chelsea Mayor Jane Pacheco, Washtenaw County District 1 Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, 48th District Michigan House Rep. Jennifer Conlin, 46th District State Rep. Kathy ...
Do you have questions about elections, candidates, proposals, voter information, or early voting? The League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County has you covered. First, for comprehensive voter information about all facets of elections, please see the Washtenaw County Information for Voters website, as well as the Michigan Secretary of State website at these links:https://www.washtenaw.org/2753/Information-for-Voters, ...
Community News Following completion of a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the Unified Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Team Engagement (UNITE) group, made up of University of Michigan Health, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, and Chelsea Hospital, will invest their community benefit resources to address the most significant health concerns identified in Washtenaw County communities ...
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 ...
If you’re sexually active, get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Community News A new Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Report shows a promising decrease in overall Washtenaw County cases. Unfortunately, chlamydia and gonorrhea cases among teens 13-17 years old are increasing and racial and geographic inequities persist. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages sexually active ...
Community News On June 27, the Michigan Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The $82.5B budget includes funding for major statewide policy priorities as well as many local projects that have a significant positive impact on Michigan families and communities – including $3,000,000 to the nonprofit organization the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) ...
Community News Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) has released its 2023 Public Safety and Mental Health Millage annual report, showcasing the impact of millage investments. These funds have significantly expanded mental health services across the county, benefiting tens of thousands of residents through enhanced support and resources. The millage has been instrumental in addressing the ...
Community News The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has declared July as Park and Recreation Month, joining National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and parks and recreation organizations nationwide in celebrating the profession and its benefits. The declaration came during Washtenaw County’s Board of Commissioners’ June 5th meeting at the County’s Administration building located at ...
Community News The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake Beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake Beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. The high levels were detected through routine testing done at public bathing beaches during the summer months. The closure is ...
Community News The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting 21 cases of pertussis so far in 2024, a sharp increase compared to the previous 3 years. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for pertussis cases and household contacts. Diagnosed individuals should stay away from others until they have completed at least 5 days of antibiotics. Current cases ...
Community News At the June 5, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting the Board voted 8 – 1 to place the renewal and restoration of the Mental Health and Public Safety Preservation Millage on the 2024 General Election Ballot. The millage, which was first passed by voters with a 2-1 margin in 2017, has expanded community mental health ...
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $1.5 million to protect approximately 30 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season with seal coat operations. The 2024 County-wide Seal Coat program is funded through the current Four-year County-wide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage and the Michigan Transportation Fund ...
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