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Report: Better-than-Expected ’12 Tax Revenue

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County's annual equalization report – which is used to determine taxable values, and thus tax revenues for local governments – was presented at the county board's April 18, 2012 meeting. The report included news that the county will see $2.66... »

County Board Tackles “Fracking” Concerns

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At their April 4, 2012 meeting, Washtenaw County commissioners heard from several residents concerned about oil and gas drilling in the county that would use the technique known as “fracking.” The board plans an April 19 work session on the topic. Comm... »

County Board Updated on Public Transit Plans

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County commissioners recently were briefed on plans to form a new countywide transit authority, and several commissioners raised concerns about the process. Michael Ford, CEO of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, have the update at the c... »

County Acts on Disaster Relief, Health Care

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At its March 21, 2012 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners were briefed on cleanup efforts in the aftermath of a March 15 tornado touchdown in the Dexter area. County staff were praised for their work, and the board authorized up to $50... »

County Acts on Budget, Health, Policy Issues

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At its March 7, 2012 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners approved an administrative restructuring, gave an initial OK to forming a countywide food policy council, and authorized fee increases to certain services provided by the public ... »

More Transit Plan Challenges at County Board

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At the Feb. 1, 2012 meeting of the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, commissioner Wes Prater reiterated concerns about a proposed countywide transit agreement. The county administrator also announced that corporation counsel Curtis Hedger is tak... »

County Board Poised to Reject Road Millage

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At a Nov. 29 administrative briefing to review that meeting's draft agenda, two items drew commissioner discussion: (1) a proposal asking the board to levy an 0.6 mill tax for road projects, and (2) a $250,000 increase in funding for human services. Th... »

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Report: Better-than-Expected ’12 Tax Revenue

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County's annual equalization report – which is used to determine taxable values, and thus tax revenues for local governments – was presented at the county board's April 18, 2012 meeting. The report included news that the county will see $2.66... »

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