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Votes at a glance: Washtenaw County working session adopts routine items and directs counsel on DHS notice
Summary
At its working session the board approved a series of routine resolutions and appointments, adopted the county equalization report and ratified grant applications; the most consequential vote directed corporation counsel to evaluate options responding to a DHS subpoena.
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners handled several consent and single‑reading items at its working session and also voted on a high‑profile resolution directing corporation counsel to explore options in responding to a Department of Homeland Security subpoena.
Key outcomes recorded during the meeting:
- Resolution directing corporation counsel to explore options to respond to a DHS subpoena and notice of inspection — motion moved by Commissioner Hodge; adopted by roll call. (See full article on the board’s response to the DHS request.)
- Closed‑session legal briefing — board entered closed session earlier in the evening for a legal consultation that preceded the DHS‑related resolution; closed session convened by roll‑call vote.
- Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Implementation Grant — board ratified the grant proposal (first reading item moved and adopted; general support recorded in the meeting packet).
- FEMA grant application ratification — board approved submission or ratification of a FEMA…
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