May 2026 Commission on Aging Meeting

Washtenaw County Commission on Aging meeting; the title identifies May 2026, while the supplied meeting metadata lists October 1, 2026. The commission discussed planning for the older persons millage funding process. The planning and review committee is considering a six-week Request for Information (RFI), with written submissions and meetings, to identify potential applicants and explain intended outcomes before developing an RFP, scoring process, and distribution of funds. No RFP award or procurement vote occurred. The Director of Aging Services also reported that a food-systems analyst, Lily Frink Shapiro, had been engaged to support strategic planning for senior nutrition; no contract value was stated. The county is funding three transportation providers, and a stakeholder group is planned to review current services and gaps.

Other discussion included a presentation on a proposed guide to comparing Michigan assisted-living residences, including licensing, inspections, resident rights, and pricing; commission outreach and a June town hall on millage-funded services; and planning for an older-adult housing trust and age-friendly initiatives. The commission also discussed a proposed resolution recognizing Older Americans Month, but no procurement-related motions or spending approvals were reported.