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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Washtenaw County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Land records portal access fee
A new $50 24-hour subscription would let title searchers and others access county land records online for short periods instead of paying $600 for a week.
Living wage exemption for mental health providers
The county would exempt certain Community Mental Health contracted service providers from its living wage ordinance for the coming fiscal year.
Commissioner flex accounts, mileage, and travel
Rules proposals would let flex accounts pay for event sponsorships and memberships — Rabhi wants tighter controls to prevent money flowing to commissioners' pet political organizations. Sanders argued commissioners shouldn't have to eat mileage costs for board service and pushed for a fairer travel account system.
Board honors Terrence Williams and Brady Peck
The board said goodbye to two beloved county leaders: Terrence Williams (14 years, including the Racial Equity Office and county administration) and Brady Peck (Director of Operations). Both passed 9-0.
2025 Year-end Financial Position
Good news: the county ended 2025 nearly $7 million in the black, with a $72 million fund balance and cost-containment wins at the Sheriff's Office — cushion for 2026 uncertainties.
Delinquent tax borrowing and treasurer's surplus
The treasurer's annual bond issue to front delinquent taxes passed — but only after a frank discussion about a $2.2 million budgeted surplus that came in at $1.5 million, leaving Sanders warning about budgeting money she doesn't have in hand.