Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday held a priority setting working session. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, the meeting gave the board a chance to set priorities for the rest of the term.

Residents across Washtenaw County are being invited to join in on a discussion about reparations. A reparations panel discussion is slated for Saturday in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

A drug court is coming to a Washtenaw County courthouse in the near future. Last night, the county’s Board of Commissioners voted to approve a grant to create it. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley will continue to handle Washtenaw County’s animal control services for at least another year. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

The housing and homelessness crisis in Washtenaw County received some financial help at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Millions of dollars from a national class action lawsuit involving companies that played a role in the country's opioid epidemic could be coming to Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Rising inflation and rental costs, combined with the end of federal assistance programs has created a homelessness crisis in Washtenaw County. There is an effort in the works to help people find homes and to keep people in their current homes. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The newly formed Washtenaw County Advisory Council on Reparations is looking for members. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The marijuana business appears to be paying off, financially, for several Washtenaw County municipalities. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

A loaded resolution was passed unanimously by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners who reflected the frustration of last week's ice storm. It addresses issues surrounding the area’s extensive power outages. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.