Wayne County committee approves Savvy Solutions agreement to help residents, employees navigate student‑loan repayment The committee approved a two‑year agreement (with renewal options) with Savvy Solutions PBC to provide a customized student‑loan navigation platform for Wayne County employees and residents, citing pilot results from Oakland County and requesting follow‑up materials on implementation and outreach plans.

Wayne County is taking a giant leap to ease student loan burdens for employees and residents with a new partnership that promises personalized support and innovative tools!

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Our former home at Sleepy Creek.

The former Grady’s Grocery country store just outside of Sleepy Creek where we’d take our old drink bottles to deposit so we could buy more drinks and candy.

The original Sleepy Creek on Arrington Bridge Road as it feeds into the community known as Sleepy Creek.

The original Sleepy Creek on Arrington Bridge Road as it feeds into the community known as Sleepy Creek.

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Wayne County Commission corrects IGA dollar amount, confirms appointments to housing and transit boards The commission approved a correction to an intergovernmental agreement’s 'not to exceed' amount (from $250,000 to $5,000,000), appointed Anthony Cartwright to the Wayne County Housing Commission and confirmed six appointees to the Wayne County Transit Authority; commissioners also discussed litigation spending and procurement questions.

The Wayne County Commission just approved a staggering increase in funding and key appointments aimed at revitalizing affordable housing and transit services—changes that could reshape the community!

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Anchored and Wellness reports treatment numbers from opioid‑settlement funds, cites new $250,000 CDC Foundation grant Cameron Madeline of Anchored and Wellness told the Wayne County commission the nonprofit provided roughly 2,180 free services to about 299 people in 2025 using opioid‑settlement dollars and said the group secured a $250,000 CDC Foundation grant to support first responders and overdose prevention.

Anchored and Wellness is transforming lives in Wayne County, serving nearly 300 people with over 2,180 services last year and securing a $250,000 grant to combat overdose deaths.

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Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network highlights expansion of mobile crisis, urgent care and youth services At the Wayne County Commission meeting, DWIN President and CEO presented the network’s 2024–25 annual report, reporting roughly 123,000 members, over 400 providers, 4,031 crisis-center presentations in June 2024, and that more than half of mobile-crisis encounters result in people remaining at home; commissioners moved to receive and file the report.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is revolutionizing mental health care with mobile crisis teams and an urgent care center, serving over 123,000 members and emphasizing community engagement!

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Graphic shows a dairy cow, in a truck, surrounded by her own feces. The dairy cow’s back legs are forcefully pointed in opposite directions, on the metal flooring. Other than this photo, the graphic is mostly red and black. On the top left, there’s an icon that says, “Vegan Undercover,” overlayed on the image. The main headline says: “STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A 5-YEAR-OLD CHILD ON AN UPSTATE NEW YORK DAIRY FARM." "THE CHILD WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE BY THE WAYNE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE.” & there’s a red and black journalism icon, on the right. The next section has a red pointer, pointing up to the section above. This section says, "Animal cruelty is a predictor of current and future violence, including crimes of assault, rape, murder, arson, domestic violence, and sexual abuse of children." which is a quote from the FBI. The last section says, “People Against Progeny Predation and Abuse (PAPPA)” and has the website, “WeArePAPPA.org”

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Wayne County community corrections board pushes outreach, data tracking after low utilization; member says state 'targeting' county At a Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting, Administrator Lester Thomas outlined steps to increase referrals and program use — a one-page program 'cheat sheet,' site visits and data tracking — while Attorney Paul Bruno said the county was being 'targeted' by the state; no substantive votes were held.

Wayne County's community corrections board is taking bold steps to boost program referrals and utilization, but tensions rise as members express concerns about state funding cuts.

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Wayne County Commission approves proclamations, urges federal action on bridges and confirms new procurement director The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved proclamations recognizing American Heart Month and Ramadan, passed a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act, and approved the appointment of Aaron Wagner as procurement director with a corrected annual salary of $176,718.

The Wayne County Commission has made a bold move by recognizing American Heart Month, honoring Ramadan, and pushing for vital federal infrastructure funding—big changes are on the horizon!

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Wayne County officials say jail-based COSAP program reduced recidivism and expanded housing and treatment supports Sheriff Larry Pierce and program staff reported results from a five-year federal COSAP grant: 457 unduplicated participants served, 80% retained 30 days, 4% overall recidivism and expanded medication-assisted treatment and transitional housing in Wayne County detention and reentry services.

A groundbreaking program in Wayne County has dramatically reduced recidivism rates and expanded access to vital treatment services, serving as a model for jails nationwide.

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Wayne County ethics board dismisses former employee’s complaint over alleged forged signatures The Wayne County Ethics Board heard testimony from former sheriff’s office employee Linda Jurell alleging forged DocuSign signatures and a conflict of interest involving an HR liaison, Antisha Brown. After review and questions, the board’s attorney recommended dismissal for insufficient evidence and the board voted to adopt that recommendation.

A former Wayne County sheriff’s office employee claims her resignation was fueled by unauthorized DocuSign signatures and mishandled HR paperwork—did the Ethics Board go far enough?

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County extends Gladiator School mentoring contract amid concerns about a $8,500 overpayment and procurement controls The committee approved a one-year retroactive extension for Gladiator School of Motivation and Training to continue mentoring at the juvenile detention facility. Commissioners flagged an $8,500 overpayment tied to an Oracle transition and asked the administration and MMB to review countywide controls; Wayne State will evaluate program effectiveness beginning in March.

Wayne County's Health and Human Services Committee just approved a crucial contract extension for the Gladiator School amid concerns over an $8,500 overpayment and questions about procurement controls.

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Commission reviews and approves release of county reverter so Trenton can use parcels with DTE for energy storage; some commissioners question timing The committee approved a release of a county reverter in a 2004 quitclaim deed so the city of Trenton and DTE can use contiguous parcels; counsel said the commission’s later approval still matters, while some commissioners pressed that the deal was already executed in March and should have come to the county earlier.

Wayne County's decision to release a property reverter could pave the way for a new energy storage facility in Trenton, but questions about the timing and authority loom large.

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Wayne County committee defers resilience-hub contracts, seeks upfront commitments and clearer funding details The Wayne County Committee on Economic Development deferred a package of contracts and grant awards tied to a FEMA-funded resilience hub program, asking staff to secure upfront commitments from program participants and to return with clearer cost and longevity terms before formal approval.

Wayne County's push for a resilience hub network faces a delay as officials demand clearer commitments and funding details to protect vulnerable communities during emergencies.

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Wayne County OKs $1 million agreement with Forgotten Harvest to expand food boxes after SNAP pause The Health and Human Services Committee approved a $1,000,000 comparable-source agreement with Forgotten Harvest to expand weekly food-box distributions to up to 45,000 Wayne County households, funded from county general/post-ARPA dollars; commissioners asked about sustainability and lines at pantries.

Wayne County just approved a $1 million agreement to expand food-box distributions to 45,000 households, addressing the urgent need for support amid rising food insecurity.

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Wayne County panel hears expert on Detroit ‘uncapping’ case and mayor’s push for IAAO 'gold standard' assessments Wayne County assessment director Scott Vandermergl told commissioners a recent Detroit sale led to a taxable-value 'uncapping' that raised a buyer's tax bill from about $3,500 to roughly $20,000; he explained statutory limits under Proposal A, remedies available to residents, and the mayor's executive order to adopt International Association of Assessing Officers standards.

A shocking tax bill hike from $3,500 to $20,000 has sparked urgent discussions about property assessments in Detroit, revealing the hidden pitfalls of Michigan's uncapping process.

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Wayne County updates Well Wayne initiatives; commissioners press for transparency on medical-debt relief Wayne County Health & Human Services presented progress on Well Wayne programs — vision screenings, Narcan access, air-quality monitoring, food access and medical-debt relief — and asked the commission to renew the county's contract with Undo Medical Debt for one year. Commissioners pressed staff for ZIP-code reporting, funding clarity and data on who benefits.

Wayne County is making strides in health initiatives, but commissioners are demanding transparency on medical-debt relief and program impact.

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Wayne County approves one-year limited-use agreement to house up to two juveniles for U.S. Marshals Service The commission approved a one-year limited-use agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to house as many as two juveniles in the county juvenile detention facility, not to exceed $292,000 total at $400 per day per minor.

Wayne County's Commission just approved a controversial deal with the U.S. Marshals to house two juveniles at a staggering $400 a day—what does this mean for the community?

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Wayne County honors former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan and hosts Detroit School of the Arts Black History Month program The commission presented a resolution honoring Michael E. Duggan for his public service and held a Black History Month program featuring Detroit School of the Arts students, a libation ceremony and a poetry reading; both resolutions and ceremonial items were approved.

Wayne County celebrated Black History Month by honoring former Mayor Mike Duggan’s transformative leadership and showcasing the incredible talent of Detroit School of the Arts students.

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Wayne County commission urges state, federal action to remove toxic chemicals from hair and beauty products Commissioner Baker McCormick introduced and the commission approved a resolution urging the Michigan Legislature and U.S. Congress to require ingredient disclosure, clear labeling and bans on known carcinogens in hair and beauty products that disproportionately affect Black women.

Wayne County is taking a stand against toxic chemicals in beauty products, demanding action from lawmakers to protect the health of Black women.

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Wayne County approves response to state financial-performance concern, will present budgets at department level The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a staff-prepared response to the Local Government Commission’s financial-performance indicators of concern and agreed to present future budgets rolled up to department level rather than the object-level detail that triggered the LGC concern.

Wayne County commissioners just took a significant step to address financial transparency by rolling up budget details to the department level after concerns from the Local Government Commission.

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Wayne County leaders brief commissioners on Oracle (Connect 43) rollout, costs and stabilization plan County CFO John Wallace and program director Mike Jamieson updated commissioners on Connect 43: HCM went live July 2024, EPM January 2025 and ERP October 2025; leaders described stabilization actions, staff augmentation, training plans, an estimated ongoing maintenance cost near $6 million annually, and unresolved procurement and AP workflow problems requiring further follow-up.

Wayne County's ambitious Oracle modernization project, Connect 43, is making strides, but unresolved procurement issues and employee concerns are raising eyebrows among commissioners.

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Wayne County board selects Truist Bank for $9 million Rosewood school financing After reviewing five bids, Wayne County staff recommended and the board unanimously selected Truist Bank to provide installment financing for Rosewood Middle and Rosewood Elementary, citing a slightly lower rate and lower closing costs; the Local Government Commission review remains part of the schedule.

Wayne County just secured a game-changing deal with Truist Bank, unlocking $9 million for vital improvements at Rosewood Middle and Elementary Schools!

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Wayne County receives 2025 Ethics Board year‑end report; commissioners press for investigative authority and clarity on complaints The commission received and filed the Wayne County Ethics Board's 2025 year‑end report, questioned the board’s lack of investigative powers and discussed two complaints cited in the report; outside counsel said the board relies on other agencies’ investigations and that some ordinance amendments to grant investigatory authority have been proposed.

Wayne County commissioners are demanding answers after uncovering potential abuse of power within the Ethics Board, questioning its lack of independent investigative authority for crucial complaints.

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Wayne County committee approves park sculpture agreement, road and engineering contracts and authorizes extra winter salt The Wayne County Committee on Public Services approved several procurement and intergovernmental agreements — including siting a Rosie the Riveter sculpture in Vanoy Dorsey Park, MDOT-funded road work in Dearborn, and engineering study work for a Pennsylvania Road grade separation — and authorized exigent purchase authority to add salt stocks after heavy snow.

Wayne County is set to enhance its parks and roads while introducing a special Rosie the Riveter sculpture at Vanoy Dorsey Park—plus, they’re stocking up on road salt for the snowy days ahead!

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