Washtenaw County Board of Commissioner's Working Session and Board Meeting June 3, 2026

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners held a working session and board meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing heavily on community services and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the Office of Aging Services, including the proposal to hire a program administrator and additional staff to manage a $12.24 million budget funded by a 0.5 millage. The board reviewed allocations for senior nutrition, transportation, senior centers, and emergency capital needs, with plans for a three-year Request for Proposal (RFP) process to distribute over $10 million to community-based organizations. Commissioners debated the administrative staffing levels and the balance between direct service delivery and contract management. The meeting also included a Q1 budget update highlighting a $700,000 surplus and various technical adjustments, including allocations for community violence intervention and capital projects. Additionally, the board discussed a youth priority allocation of $150,000 for summer programming and considered a resolution related to a brownfield designation for a property in Ipsilanti. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a robust discussion on a proposed healthcare millage to fund the Washington Health Plan, with commissioners expressing concerns about millage fatigue, equitable service coverage, and alternative funding strategies. The board voted on several resolutions, including the hiring authorization for the aging services program administrator and budget adjustments. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss pending litigation.