Grant reviewer anonymity and Open Meetings Act limits
Washtenaw County
Summary
Recent Michigan court decisions may not allow anonymous volunteer grant reviewers for decisions the board makes. Commissioners clashed a bit — some want to protect volunteers from harassment, others (like Commissioner Rabhi) think public money should have public reviewers.
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Last discussed Feb 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Volunteer reviewers if protections are found; residents if review processes become fully public.
Volunteer reviewers could face harassment if their identities must be disclosed.
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