Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session and Board Meeting March 18, 2026

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners held a working session and board meeting on March 18, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Public comments focused heavily on community health challenges, including the impact of federal Medicaid cuts and support for a proposed health millage to fund local healthcare access. The board also discussed ongoing capital projects, notably a $50 million Eastern Washtenaw Community Center with plans for groundbreaking in summer 2026. A significant procurement-related resolution involved opposing the expansion of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Districts, with concerns about tax capture and privatization of public services. Additionally, the board passed a resolution supporting local control over a proposed University of Michigan high-performance computing data center at the Willow Run site, reflecting community concerns and moratoriums enacted by nearby townships. Other procurement-related actions included approval of formula grants for the Office of Community and Economic Development and adoption of a new work-from-home policy. The meeting also featured resolutions honoring social workers and recognizing National Kidney Month, as well as discussions on sustaining community violence interruption programs funded by ARPA grants. Several votes were taken on these resolutions and appointments, with some members recusing themselves from votes related to the university due to employment conflicts.