Washtenaw County News
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Public Defender Receives Prestigious Award
Lloyd E. Powell, Washtenaw County Public Defender, was presented
with the prestigious Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Servant Award at
the Annual State Bar of Michigan Meeting.
Here are highlights
from the nomination letter
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September 25, 2009 10:00 am
Bob's Update - September 21, 2009
On September 16th we reached a major milestone in the budget process with
the presentation of the 2010/2011 budget recommendations. We celebrate this
milestone, while acknowledging that there is more work to be
done.
I was pleased
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September 23, 2009 10:15 am
Bob's Update on the 2010/2011 Budget Recommendations
My recommended budget for 2010/2011 is
now available online and will be presented formally this week at Wednesday's
Board of Commissioners Ways & Means meeting.
These recommendations represent a year's worth of work with Administration,
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September 17, 2009 3:29 pm
Hogback Entrance to Service Center Closes for 4 Weeks on Sept 1
Enter and exit the Service Center through St. Lukes Church
on Washtenaw.
An additional gravel lot is now available for overflow parking at
the Service Center. This overflow gravel parking lot is located
between the Courthouse and Washtenaw
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September 8, 2009 4:46 pm
The Bus was STUFFED!!!!
With over 10,000 items
collected last week, the bus was literally "stuffed" with school supplies
for Ypsilanti Public school students K-5.
Washtenaw County, United Way and
Ypsilanti Public School employees showed their support
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September 8, 2009 9:00 am
4th Annual Rolling Hills Dog Swim - Saturday, September 12
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation
Commission is sponsoring the Fourth Annual Dog Swim at Rolling Hills Water
Park on Saturday, September 12th.
This fun event takes place after the Waterpark is closed to public
swimming, signaling
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September 8, 2009 8:38 am
Bob's Update - August 31, 2009
Last week I attended a
Community Showcase for the Business Side of Art, a summer skills-development
and training program for youth, funded through ETCS' Summer Youth Employment
Program (SYEP).
BUSINESS SIDE OF ART: I am delighted to see
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September 2, 2009 9:29 am
14 District Court Grand Opening in Saline
Nearly 100 people gathered for the
"Grand Opening" of the new 14-A District Court in Saline on August 17.
The new 7,000-square-foot facility at 1000 North Maple Road is expected to better serve the
south-central and western area of Washtenaw
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August 27, 2009 6:14 pm
"Take 3" Steps To Fight The Flu
Drive-Through SEASONAL FLU
Clinic
(for 18 years or older)
October 10
9am-3pm
Huron Valley Ambulance
1200 State Circle
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August 25, 2009 12:04 pm
2009 Stuff the Bus Event August 24-28
Don\'t miss the 2nd annual Stuff the Bus event, August 24-28. Last year,
this event collected thousands of school supplies for children in need. We
hope to collect even MORE this year, and with your help, it\'s
possible!
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August 19, 2009 7:00 am
Grand Opening - 14A District Court Facility in the City of Saline
Ribbon cutting ceremony
on Monday, August 17th, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the
new 14A District Court
facility in the City of Saline.
The Honorable Kirk W. Tabbey, Chief Judge of the 14A District Court; the
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August 14, 2009 11:51 am
FREE Housing Seminar August 24, 2009
There are options. There are answers. There are important things to know
before you make a decision about your home.
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August 12, 2009 4:36 pm
Bob's Update - August 10, 2009
I'll be the first one to say that the non-mandated services
identified in the phase II budget reduction options are valuable
services - if they weren't we wouldn't be doing
them.
At last Wednesday's Ways
and Means meeting
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August 11, 2009 11:34 am
4H Youth Fair: Another Exciting Year!
The Fair brought out thousands of people to see hundreds of live animals
and other types of youth exhibits, as well as classes, competitions and
demonstrations. If you attended the Rooster Crowing contest or the Llama
leaping then you know exactly
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August 6, 2009 9:38 am
Bob's Update - August 3, 2009
I recently received updated financial projections that indicate
that our 2010/2011 deficit, which earlier this year was estimated at $26
million, has now grown to $30 million - further illustrating the unstable
nature of this unprecedented economic
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August 5, 2009 9:24 am
Bob's Update - July 27, 2009
As you may have heard me say, there is no silver bullet - no one
solution to solve this problem. We continue to look at the potential budget
adjustments from four different strategic areas simultaneously,
understanding that any change we make
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July 28, 2009 9:15 am
Bob's Update - July 21, 2009
I hope you spent some time enjoying the beautiful art and great food
at last week's Ann Arbor Art Fair, or the wonderful evening and food at the
Manchester Chicken Broil. For me, these summer events provide a great
opportunity to enjoy something
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July 22, 2009 7:00 am
Housing Grants
Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor Office of
Community Development has applied for $19,750,000 from the Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development\'s second round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program
funds (NSP 2). NSP 2 funds can be used
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July 20, 2009 9:34 am
Bob's Update - July 13, 2009
On July 8th the Board reached a significant milestone in the budget
process with the passing of Phase 1 of the 2010/11
budget adjustment recommendations. When I think about this as a major
accomplishment I also think about the challenging process
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July 14, 2009 7:00 am
Bob's Update - July 6, 2009
It would be difficult to imagine a weekend any more perfect for outdoor
celebration and family get-togethers than the last one. I hope you had the
chance to spend some relaxing time with family and friends, and to
commemorate the significance of our nation's Independence Day
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July 7, 2009 9:04 am
