Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has given preliminary approval to a pair of brownfield plans bringing more affordable housing to Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Nearly 200 Washtenaw County residents could lose their housing if federal HUD grants are not renewed in the coming months. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Data centers continue to be a major topic of discussion and community concern. Right here in Washtenaw County, there are at least four data center projects proposed or in development. Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi opposed tax incentives while he was a state legislator and even more have passed since his departure. WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Rabhi to discuss his positions on AI and the need for data centers.

A Washtenaw County Commissioner will challenge incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor in the Democratic primary election in August. 8th District Commissioner Yousef Rabhi has formally announced his candidacy. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Rabhi about his platform and why he decided to run against the incumbent.

Over 200 people packed into Ann Arbor’s New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night for an interfaith vigil. It was in memory of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Goode, who died due to actions by federal immigration enforcement officers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

2026 is Washtenaw County’s bicentennial, and work has begun for the celebration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has voted to ban ICE agents from all county properties unless they have court-approved warrants to be there. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County officials and volunteers are preparing to accept funding requests from local organizations that are working to address social issues. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Local immigrant rights activists are hoping that the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners consider a policy protecting local immigrants from ICE. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Katie Scott has been re-elected as chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Justin Hodge has been re-elected vice-chair. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.