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Board creates constituent outreach coordinator position for the commissioners; post to be grade 115
Summary
The Board approved a new Board of Commissioners constituent outreach coordinator position (grade 115) to support constituent communication, newsletters, outreach events and coordination with administration; commissioners discussed role ownership and the expectation the position belongs to the board.
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners on March 5 approved a resolution creating a Board of Commissioners constituent outreach coordinator position (grade 115). The position is intended to support constituent communications, newsletters, outreach events, and coordination between commissioners and county administration. The board approved the resolution on final reading following discussion.
Why it matters: commissioners said the county lacks a consistent, centralized resource for constituent outreach and that a dedicated coordinator could arrange listening sessions, maintain regular newsletters and help route constituent issues to county departments. Commissioners stressed the post belongs to the board and said the board would set priorities for the role; county administration said it expects to collaborate and that the position will support both the board’s work and county operations as needed.
Debate and clarifications: commissioners asked whether the position would be fully occupied by board work, and administration said the position belongs to the board but noted administration and the board have historically collaborated on outreach. Commissioner Sanders asked that an orientation program for commissioners be a priority for the new role. The position was approved in a roll call vote.
