Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session and Board Meeting November 4, 2026

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners working session and board meeting, November 4, 2026: Commissioners reviewed the 2027–2030 budget and adopted it through the consent agenda. The proposed budget grows from approximately $180.5 million to $192.3 million by 2030. It includes $300,000 in 2027 for state-mandated election equipment, recommended to be funded from fund balance, and adds $1.25 million in projected interest earnings to balance the budget. The administrator said the county procured priority-based budgeting software and plans to use it for the next full budget-development cycle. The budget also carries forward funding for board priorities, including $1 million annually for winter sheltering for three years. No specific vendor or price for the software was stated, and no contract award was identified.

The board approved a community development services contract with the City of Ann Arbor; Commissioner Robbie abstained. Other approved items included ratification of grant submissions to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and EPA, a $25,000 NOAA award for a heat tabletop exercise, and a 2027 remonumentation grant application. The chair noted that more than 90 proposals had been received through an RFP process, but the transcript did not identify the solicitation or any selection decision. Public comment raised concerns about GFL’s proposed landfill site and related environmental issues; no board procurement or siting decision was made on that matter.