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Public commenter raises concerns about foreign interference in local elections

Washtenaw County meeting · August 6, 2026

Summary

During public comment a resident said they were "concerned with... foreign interference in our elections," listing several countries as possible actors; the chair asked for clarification and no response or formal action followed.

A public commenter used the meeting's public comment time to raise concerns about potential foreign interference in local elections.

"I'm concerned with, with, foreign interference in our elections," the commenter said, adding, "Maybe China, maybe Russia, maybe, Israel." The speaker emphasized personal identity in the remarks, saying "I'm not a white supremacist." The chair interrupted to say, "I'm sorry. I didn't hear what you said," and asked for clarification. The commenter later referred to "The ATI," but the transcript does not make clear what that acronym denotes.

The comments were delivered during the public comment portion of the session; the transcript records no formal investigation, staff response, or motion resulting from the remarks. The concerns were presented as an individual's view rather than as a staff report or official allegation, and the record does not include corroborating evidence or follow-up directives.

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