Washtenaw County Working Session and Board Meeting September 16th, 2026

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners held a working session and board meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on the senior nutrition program and board procedural rules. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update from the Director of Aging Services on the senior nutrition program, including strategic planning efforts, program strengths, challenges, and funding structures. The program is currently on probation with Ageways due to data inaccuracies and late reporting, impacting access to approximately $1.1 million in annual funds. The board discussed plans to standardize meal reimbursement rates at $10 per meal to promote equity among 14 partner organizations and addressed the transition of program management to the Office of Aging Services. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed changes to board rules aimed at improving meeting efficiency and public participation, with considerable debate on public comment limits and commissioner conduct. Budget updates were also presented, highlighting a general fund shortfall and allocations toward health, housing, and hunger priorities. Several resolutions related to grants, contracts, and committee bylaws were approved, including a negotiated settlement in pending litigation. The meeting concluded with discussions on animal control funding and recognition of the city of Ann Arbor's award for best tasting drinking water.