Summary
The county approved single-reading contracts to continue funding older persons millage transportation and expanded senior nutrition programs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocates older persons millage funds to maintain senior transportation services and expanded nutrition programs.
Older adults and seniors across Washtenaw County needing transportation and nutrition support.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Jun 3, 2026
Aging Services Director Shannon Neffler laid out a $12.24 million budget for the new senior millage office, with four new staff and plans for RFPs, an aging resource center and emergency senior assistance. Some commissioners worry the structure is too administration-heavy and too little direct service.
Board of Commissioners - May 20, 2026
The county approved single-reading contracts to continue funding older persons millage transportation and expanded senior nutrition programs.
Board of Commissioners Working Session - Mar 4, 2026
The Commission on Aging flagged a severe shortage of affordable senior housing — only 1,856 subsidized units against 14,191 cost-burdened senior households, with none in the rural north — plus transportation and dementia-care needs. Millage-funded RFPs for housing, nutrition and transportation are moving forward.
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