http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news en http://www.ewashtenaw.org/assets/logo.gif http://www.ewashtenaw.org http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/board_this_week_11-20-09.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500 The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at their November 18th Ways & Means and Board meetings and their November 19th Working Session. For more complete information, . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_11-19-09.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:00 -0500 At last night's Ways and Means meeting the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2010/2011 budget as well as modifications to the Non Union Benefits and Compensation approved earlier this summer. This budget represents . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_11-09_09.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:13:00 -0500 An update on the 2010 Appointment Process and the 2010/2011 proposed budget. The Board of Commissioners continue to deliberate on the budget and at the same time are considering appointments for next year. I wanted to spend a little . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_10-26-09.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:08:00 -0400 Autumn is the season of change - cooler temperatures, fall colors and, of course, moving our clocks back an hour. Our organization is changing too. Since the presentation of the recommended 2010/2011 budget to the Board of Commissioners . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/cyber_security.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:47:00 -0400 To recognize this important initiative a series of events aimed at raising awareness of the ways in which employees, citizens and local businesses can better safeguard themselves in cyberspace. Commissioner Kristin Judge and Sheriff . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_10-13-09.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:47:00 -0400 Good news from our discussions with the unions. We have made tremendous progress in resolving our projected budget deficit by achieving agreements on future compensation and benefits with many of the bargaining units that represent County . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_10-05-09.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:06:00 -0400 In this week's update I'd like to draw your attention to three important agenda items that the Board of Commissioners will consider later this week; and provide an update on the continuing discussion with our labor partners on compensation and . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/4H_openhouse.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:50:00 -0400 Washtenaw County is hosting an Open House on Sunday, October 4 (3-6pm) in celebration of National 4-H Week. Plan to stop by, and learn more about the fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, "learn by doing" experiences which encourage youth . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob-update-09-28-09.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:13:00 -0400 I'm encouraged and energized by some of the great things happening in Washtenaw County. We've heard in the news recently that the economy may be turning around. Let's hope that these signs point the way to recovery for our region. We know . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/powell-award.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob-update-09-21-09.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:15:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bobs_update_9-14-09.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:29:00 -0400 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, . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/hogback-entrance-closed Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:46:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/stuff-bus2.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob-update-08-31-09.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:29:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/14DC_grandopening.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:14:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/h1-n1-flu.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:04:00 -0400 Drive-Through SEASONAL FLU Clinic (for 18 years or older) October 10 9am-3pm Huron Valley Ambulance 1200 State Circle . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/stuff-bus.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0400 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! . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/14a-district-court-saline.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:51:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/housing_seminar.html Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:36:00 -0400 There are options. There are answers. There are important things to know before you make a decision about your home. . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_08-10-09.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:34:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/4-H_2009.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:38:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_08-05-09.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:24:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/housing_grants.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:34:00 -0400 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/msu_award.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:40:00 -0400 The Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA's) Homeownership Division Housing Agency of the Year award was presented to Michigan State University Extension (Washtenaw & Macomb) at the 11th annual Michigan Conference on Affordable . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_06-22-09.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:04:00 -0400 While we need to stabilize the organization to ensure our fiscal stability, I don't want to fall completely into a reactionary mode. It's a delicate balance.We can't lose sight of our responsibility to invest in our community and continue . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/2009_summer_fun.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:01:00 -0400 Take a 'staycation' this year and enjoy your summer Washtenaw County style. Here are some favorite low cost summer events for the whole family to enjoy. Sonic Lunch Thursdays 11:30 - 1:30 pm June 4 - Aug 27 (except the week of . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_6-8-09.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:09:00 -0400 Over the last six months we have been working towards a single goal: the delivery of strategic recommendations to the Board on June 3rd and we did that. To me however, the process is nearly as important as the outcome, so I'm really . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/boc_4-5-09.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:35:00 -0400 The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at their June 3rd Ways & Means and Board meetings, and their June 4th Working Session. For more complete information, please . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_6-1-09.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0400 Last Friday's Group of 180 was our first opportunity to present the first phase of our 2010/11 budget adjustment recommendations. This was the same presentation that I will make to the Board of Commissioners at this Wednesday's Ways & Means . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/well_septic.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:21:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Homeowners can now review information concerning their water well supply and sewage disposal system online. The County's new online database puts this important information at your fingertips! In areas where municipal . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_5-26-09.html Fri, 29 May 2009 15:59:00 -0400 These will be extremely busy and important days coming up, centered on engaging the Board, you, and the public around our 2010/11 budget adjustment recommendations. I have given overviews of my recommendations in several small . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/WHP_closes_enrollment Thu, 28 May 2009 08:50:00 -0400 Due to significant budget constraints, Washtenaw Health Plan is freezing enrollment in WHP Plan B, effective immediately and indefinitely. The WHP will continue to serve current health plan members, but will not accept applications for new enrollment into the program . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_4-28-09.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:05:00 -0400 I was out at the end of last week. The State of Kansas City/County Managers had a conference at Kansas University on the fiscal crisis, and I was flown out to represent the Alliance for Innovation. It was good but sobering to hear about measures . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_4-21-09.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:05:00 -0400 We were able to bring a few more key pieces of information to the attention of the Board last week, as we move through this difficult and comprehensive budget process to eliminate our projected deficit of $26 million for 2010/2011. . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/board_4-17-09 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:11:00 -0400 The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at their April 15th Ways & Means and Board meetings, and their April 16th Working Session. For more complete . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/etcs_fedfunds.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:07:00 -0400 Washtenaw County will receive federal funds to support the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will allow Washtenaw County's department of Employment Training . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/freighthouse_ceremony Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:45:00 -0400 It's more than a little unusual to see a check for $500,000 these days - especially coming into local coffers. But then, it's a little unusual to see Governor Jennifer Granholm, US Representative John Dingell and a host of other . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/stimulus.html Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:50:00 -0400 There has been a lot if speculation about how the federal stimulus package might impact County finances - specifically how it might impact the County's $26 million projected budget shortfall. The short answer from County Administrator . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/spring_fun_2009.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:52:00 -0400 Spring is just around the corner. Enjoy some of these fun activities in Washtenaw County. Play the Bells at Kerrytown Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 Noon-12:30pm and Saturdays 10:30-11:00am Play the charming melodies of the Kerrytown . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/petosky_plaque.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:11:00 -0500 Court Services' Nancy Petosky has been sending boxes of "goodies" to support our service folk in Iraq for almost four years now. In appreciation of her dedication and support of our troops abroad, the soldiers of the Delta Company . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/citizenship_academy.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:10:00 -0500 MSU Extension's 4-H Citizenship/Leadership Academy offers youth the opportunity to work with caring employees from various County government departments for a job shadow experience. This impactful program provides our youth . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/kathy_reynolds.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:20:00 -0500 The following conversation with Kathy Reynolds, director of Washtenaw Community Health Organization, took place in Ann Arbor on January 22nd, 2009. It should be news enough that Kathy Reynolds is moving on from her position . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/cold_temps.html Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:04:00 -0500 With forecasts of wind chills in the single digits or below zero for, at least, the coming week, it would be good to remember cold weather safety - along with those in this community who are living without adequate, warm housing. . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/applause_1-9-09.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:15:00 -0500 As featured in this week's PEOPLE Magazine, this special cheer goes out to PORT's Sara Silvennoinen who traveled to Australia as a USA Team Coach at the Sixth Annual Homeless Soccer World Cup. The PORT Street Soccer Team (SSPORT), who all went . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/09_officials_oaths.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:57:00 -0500 It was a week of new beginnings for Washtenaw County-wide elected officials. Newly elected District Court Judge Charles Pope and re-elected Richard Conlin were sworn in for new terms on the 14B and 14A District Court bench. . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/boc-12-07-08.html Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:34:00 -0500 The December 3rd Ways & Means and regular Washtenaw Board of Commissioners meetings were the last of 2008. There was no Working Session this week and the newly constituted Board will meet again for its first 2009 meetings . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/bob_update_11-19-08.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:44:00 -0500 When the Shelter Association asked for help from the Board of Commissioners more than a decade ago, the system of caring for people who are homeless in this County was broken. They had no funds and no funding mechanism. And the only shelter in . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/empact_10yrs.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:22:00 -0400 On Wednesday, October 22nd, law enforcement officials and other interested citizens came together for the County's 9th Annual ENPACT Forum for the "enhancement of police and community trust." The annual event, hosted . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/career_jam.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:03:00 -0400 Washtenaw County ETCS, on behalf of the Career Jam Steering Committee and its Chair Commissioner Rolland Sizemore, would like to invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity to expose middle and high school students, young adults, and their parents, to careers and opportunities that are available . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/public_health_portal.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:14:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Public Health Department has a great new Public Health Portal that makes information a lot more intuitive - and fun - to find. The Public Health Department web team began this portal project about a year ago after seeing . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/2008fallfun.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:14:00 -0400 The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there is still time for outdoor fun in Washtenaw County. Mill Tours Washtenaw County Parks is proud to provide fall tours of both Parker Mill and Sharon Mills on Sundays throughout October. . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/safety_west-nile.html Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:28:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Public Health reports that the West Nile Virus has been found in three dead birds locally since August 15. Donna Nussdorfer, WC Communicable Disease Coordinator, reminds us that it is more important than ever to remember . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/rabies_warning.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:14:00 -0400 A severe shortage of human rabies vaccine has brought new urgency to directives on dealing with wild life or unfamiliar stray animals to limit potential exposure to the disease of rabies. (Please see more information on the Public Health . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/noise_permit08.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:37:00 -0400 NOISE PERMIT: The Ypsilanti Area Back 2 School Block Party will be rockin' Friday, August 22nd from 3 to 9 pm in Ypsilanti's Historic Depot Town Frog Island Park. All those ages 14-20 headed back to school are invited to . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/photo_reception.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:38:00 -0400 Photographers, judges, and local municipal leaders gathered on July 18 to honor the finalists and winners in the first ever Washtenaw County Landmark Photo Contest. The photos of the twenty finalists including the top five "Judges' . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/port_soccer.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:26:00 -0400 High time for kudos to the fantastic performance of Ann Arbor's soccer team -SSPORT- in the Homeless Soccer USA Cup in Washington DC, June 27th through the 29th! The team, taking the name SSPORT for the Street Project Outreach Team, placed . . .