Washtenaw County Board of Commissioner's Working Session and Board Meeting July 1, 2026

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners held a working session and board meeting on July 1, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions about funding for public health and emergency services, including a proposed millage to support healthcare access in the county. Commissioners debated the millage’s budget neutrality, potential reductions in other millages to offset costs, and the urgency driven by federal funding cuts. The board also received a detailed presentation from the sheriff’s office on the county’s 911 dispatch system, including the possibility of increasing the local search charge to better fund dispatch services and reduce reliance on municipal contracts. The meeting included motions and votes on various resolutions, such as appointments to boards, grant acceptances, and funding allocations, including a $500,000 allocation to Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Additionally, the board honored retiring county administrator Gregory Dill for his decades of service. Public comments addressed homelessness, poverty eradication, election security, and support for reproductive health services. The board discussed the need for further information and community engagement before finalizing some funding decisions, with some motions to postpone certain items failing. Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to address public safety, health care funding, and community services through strategic budgeting and potential new revenue measures.