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Healthcare millage

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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.

Public comments (15)

SupportiveSherry WanderAug 5, 2026

A pastor and Daytime Warming Center founder urged funding 'all of the above' — healthcare vote, overnight shelter, decriminalized camping, and warming center dollars.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 1:22:36 →
OpposedValerie LewisAug 5, 2026

A trafficking survivor said a rent increase would have put her on the street and urged housing funds over Planned Parenthood funding.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 2:25:31 →
SupportiveDesiree SimmonsAug 5, 2026

Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice director urged putting the millage to voters and backed the 911 surcharge to free general fund dollars.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 2:34:01 →
SupportiveIan RobinsonAug 5, 2026

Huron Valley AFL-CIO president urged votes to place both the 911 surcharge and public health millage on the ballot.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 2:37:06 →
ConcernedTherese BoudreauAug 5, 2026

Asked that the ballot language make clear some funds go to an abortion provider so voters can decide informed.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 2:40:26 →
OpposedJoseph LindcranAug 5, 2026

Criticized the ballot language and argued for private charities over government-funded organizations.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 3:09:28 →
OpposedBob McGillAug 5, 2026

Suggested shrinking the proposal and removing the reproductive health allocation to improve its odds.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 3:12:47 →
SupportiveEmmyAug 5, 2026

Online commenter congratulated Rabhi and backed both the millage and the 911 surcharge.

Board of Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026 · 3:19:28 →
SupportiveEllen RubinowitzMar 18, 2026

The founding WHP director urged the board to put a healthcare millage on the November 2026 ballot, warning 15,000-18,000 residents could lose coverage.

Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 18, 2026 · 1:48 →
SupportiveDavid DeVardiMar 18, 2026

The longtime activist and WCC trustee asked the board to let voters decide on a small millage, noting its relative progressivity.

Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 18, 2026 · 7:54 →
SupportiveBob KingMar 18, 2026

Urged all commissioners to vote yes on putting the millage on the ballot as a way to counteract federal cuts locally.

Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 18, 2026 · 11:29 →
SupportiveEmmy GastelMar 18, 2026

Supported the WHP millage and funding for Screen Balance's senior dinner-and-bingo program at Chitister Place.

Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 18, 2026 · 21:36 →
MixedKJMar 18, 2026

Called in opposing the data center, supporting the millage, supporting Travis, and asking the board to honor lived-experience voices in memory of Malvin Parson.

Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 18, 2026 · 29:18 →
SupportiveEmily DustellMar 18, 2026

A Ypsilanti senior-housing resident voiced support for the healthcare millage and for Supreme Felons, citing weekly dinner-and-bingo nights that residents love.

Board of Commissioners - Mar 18, 2026 · 21:00 →
OpposedKJMar 18, 2026

Speaking online, opposed the data center outright and asked the board to pass a resolution against building it in the county; also supported the healthcare millage and honoring voices of lived experience in honor of Melvin Parsons.

Board of Commissioners - Mar 18, 2026 · 28:58 →