Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

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.

Ypsilanti residents living near a man’s over-30-hour standoff with police are demanding answers as to why such dramatic tactics were used to end a mental health crisis. He was arrested unharmed. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department led the situation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A police standoff in Ypsilanti ended late Monday with the suspect taken safely into custody. There have since been questions raised by members of the community about the level of police response to the crisis. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

We live in a polarized nation, and sometimes, those varying political beliefs and opinions make their way to the holiday dinner table. It can be awkward and uncomfortable. So, how can we bring it all back together and appreciate one another’s company? WEMU’s John Stockwell went looking for answers and, as you’ll hear, found a number of them.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer is striking back at the County Commission moving to take away control of her human resources department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners wants to transfer administration of the Sheriff’s Office human resources department to the county. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote tonight on a resolution to transfer human resources duties from the Sheriff’s Office to the County Administration. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer presented a budget update to the Board of Commissioners Wednesday night. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County is expected to hire its first Director of Aging Services during tonight’s Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The number of older people facing food scarcity is increasing in Washtenaw County. The Board of Commissioners is trying to help ease the burden through the Senior Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.