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Washtenaw County commissioners elect leadership for 2026 and adopt board rules
Summary
The Board elected Commissioner Scott as chair and Commissioner Justin Hodge as vice chair for 2026, and adopted the board's rules and regulations by roll‑call vote. Committee working session chair and vice‑chair were also appointed and the consent agenda passed.
The Board of Commissioners completed organizational business for the year. Commissioner Hodge nominated Commissioner Scott as chair for the coming year; the board approved the nomination by voice vote and Commissioner Scott accepted. Commissioner LaBarre nominated Justin Hodge for vice chair; the board approved the nomination and Hodge was elected vice chair.
The board then moved to adopt a resolution establishing the rules and regulations for the board's operations and conducted a roll‑call vote. Commissioners Beaman, Hodge, LaBarre, Light, Maciejewski, Scott and Somerville were recorded voting yes and the motion carried. The board also elected standing committee leadership: Commissioner LaBarre as working session chair and Commissioner Beeman as vice chair. The consent agenda was moved and approved by voice vote.
Ending: Organizational actions completed; commissioners were directed to sign the ethics oath and staff will circulate committee assignment information and future meeting schedules.
