Committee Meeting | COW - June 30, 2026

The Wayne County Commission held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 30, 2026, primarily discussing the creation of a joint authority with Oakland County under the Recreational Authorities Act to support the African-American History Museum and the Detroit Historical Museum. The proposed authority would enable a 0.2 millage levy over 10 years, subject to voter approval in both counties, to provide stable funding for these museums, which have faced significant budget shortfalls and federal funding cuts. The authority would allocate approximately 9% of the millage revenue back to each county to distribute grants to other public museums. The board of the authority would consist of five members appointed by the counties' executives and commissions. Commissioners discussed operational details, grant distribution, and the impact on philanthropic support. The meeting also briefly addressed staffing and overtime issues within the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. No formal vote was recorded during the transcript, but a motion to adjourn was made at the end.