Washtenaw Equity Partnership implementation
Washtenaw County
Summary
The WEP's 65 recommendations to address racial disparities in the county's criminal legal system have been stalled since 2024. CREW wants the county to hire a dedicated implementation manager, and Administrator Jackson says there's momentum to do it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hiring an implementation manager would be a new county staffing cost, though no specific figure was given.
Residents — particularly Black residents disproportionately affected by the criminal legal system — would benefit from the recommendations being put into action.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 2, 2026
At the working session, Citizens for Racial Equity in Washtenaw and former state Senator Alma Wheeler Smith urged the county to hire an implementation manager to put the Washtenaw Equity Partnership's 65 recommendations into action. Administrator Jackson said momentum exists, and commissioners signaled continued support.
Board of Commissioners Working Session - Sep 2, 2026
The WEP's 65 recommendations to address racial disparities in the county's criminal legal system have been stalled since 2024. CREW wants the county to hire a dedicated implementation manager, and Administrator Jackson says there's momentum to do it.
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