Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

Washtenaw County Committee Delays Action on Potential 345-Million Dollar Bond Sale

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:40 +0000

A proposal for a 345-million dollar bond sale to pay for Washtenaw County's unfunded liabilities will move forward more deliberately than originally intended. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, The Board of Commissioners Ways and Means Committee last night pulled the item from it's agenda to allow more time for public input.

Washtenaw County Explores Potential Bond Sale

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:16:51 +0000

In an effort to fully fund pension and retiree health care costs, Washtenaw County will explore the possibility of a significant bond sale. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, the first step in the process will be tonight's meeting of the Ways and Means Committee of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.

On Thursday, listen to Morning Edition with David Fair for a full wrap-up of the meeting.

County Moves Toward Four-Year Budget Cycle

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:53:07 +0000

For the first time ever, Washtenaw County officials will be preparing a four-year budget proposal. County commissioners voted 7 to 2 Wednesday night in favor of a resolution directing the county's administration to develop a quadrennial budget. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Washtenaw County Posts 2012 Budget Surplus

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:28:47 +0000

Washtenaw County finished 2012 in a bit better budget position than expected, giving the county some additional money to use the current fiscal year if needed. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

County Approves Long-Term Contracts Ahead of RTW

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:44:47 +0000

Before Michigan's right-to-work law takes effect later this month, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved new long-term contracts with nearly all of the unions representing county workers. Similar policy for non-union employees has been set as well. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Commissioners Consider County ID Card

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:51:16 +0000

A new task force is starting to investigate creating a Washtenaw County identification card for people who can't or don't want to get a driver's license. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Property Tax Delinquencies Falling

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:59:46 +0000

Washtenaw County officials expect another drop in delinquent property taxes this year. Later this week, county commissioners are expected to approve an annual resolution to establish the delinquent tax revolving fund. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Commissioners Oppose Michigan's RTW Status

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:47:20 +0000

Washtenaw County's Board of Commissioners Ways and Means Committee has approved a resolution opposing the state's right-to-work legislation, and calling on the county to enter into early negotiations to extend union security provisions before the RTW law takes effect. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

HSHV to Provide Animal Control Services to County

Andrew Cluley and Andrew — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:01:47 +0000

The Humane Society of Huron Valley will continue to provide animal control services for Washtenaw County for the next four years. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Rabhi to Chair New County Board

Andrew Cluley and Andrew c — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:55:04 +0000

Washtenaw County commissioner Yousef Rabhi has been chosen to serve as chair of the Washtenaw County board of commissioners. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has the story.

Bergman and Gunn Wrap Up Many Years of Service

Andrew Cluley and Andrew Cl — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:48:16 +0000

As 2012 comes to an end, a pair of long-serving county commissioners from Ann Arbor are wrapping up their time on the county board. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley on the retirements of Barbara Bergman and Leah Gunn.

New Compensation Package for County Board

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:19:35 +0000

With the start of the new year, the new Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will have a new compensation package. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

One-Time Pay Raises for County Employees

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:17:33 +0000

Washtenaw County's Board of Commissioners has voted to give most county employees a one-time give back of earlier salary reductions. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

A2 City Council Approves County-wide Transit Agreement

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:34:27 +0000

Ann Arbor City Council has once again signed off on a four-party agreement and revised Articles of Incorporation that will form the framework to create a new county-wide transit authority. WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports.