Wayne County proclaims itself an Age Friendly Community, seeks AARP designation

Apr 9, 2026

The commissioners adopted a proclamation supporting an Age Friendly Community designation; organizers and county officials said the effort will target services for older residents, noting "almost one in three residents are over the age of 60."

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Wayne County commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation designating the county an Age Friendly Community and signaled plans to pursue an official AARP designation to expand services for older residents.

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