infrastructure

The University of Michigan reports it has selected a 144-acre site along Textile Road near Bridge Road in Ypsilanti Township as the preferred location for its Los Alamos Research Computing Center. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Officials gathered on Wednesday to cut the ribbon for a solar array in the parking lot of the Washtenaw County Human Services Building in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The expansion of Washtenaw County's Border-To-Border Trail continues, and the next piece of the puzzle is the "Dexter Connection." This stretch of the trail will connect hikers and bikers to downtown Dexter and is expected to be completed this fall. Roy Townsend serves as Project Manager for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. He spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion's current progress and how it may impact Washtenaw County's overall environment and infrastructure.

The property tax of 2.4031 mills is for another ten years. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Rabhi about his campaign and what his goals are for the city if he is elected.

The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Taylor about his reelection campaign and what he has accomplished during his time in office.

Voters in the Ann Arbor School District are being asked to renew its Sinking Fund Millage. It’s the money used in part for renovations and construction. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

July is National Park and Recreation Month, and as Washtenaw County honors its 200th anniversary, its park system—which celebrated its own 50th anniversary in 2023—is showcasing how public spaces serve as vital community infrastructure rather than just places for leisure. Rhonda Bouma is Deputy Director of Operations for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. She joined Rebekah Warren to talk about what the county's park service has achieved and what it has planned for the future.

Saline Area Schools has a pair of millage renewals on the August Primary ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A new proposal before the state Legislature would ask voters if higher-income Michiganders should pay more in taxes. Colin Jackson has more.