Articles tagged: county budget

Drop in delinquent taxes sign of an improving economy? Washtenaw County treasurer says yes

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Posted: Mar 22, 2012

For the first time since 2005, Washtenaw County's treasurer is reporting a drop in delinquent taxes, and that could be a sign of an improving economy. "We're looking at approximately $26 million in delinquent taxes. ... Read more »

with poll: Washtenaw County commissioners criticized for approving raises for top administrators

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Posted: Mar 08, 2012

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved raises for a handful of county employees Wednesday night, while considering a reduction in their own wages. The board voted 10-1 to approve a controversial restructuring of the ... Read more »

Washtenaw County wants municipalities to share costs of animal services

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Posted: Feb 16, 2012

Now that the county has a deal with the Humane Society of Huron Valley to fund animal control services through 2012, one question remains: What happens in 2013? Read more »

Some Washtenaw County employees getting raises while others asked to make concessions

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Posted: Feb 16, 2012

A handful of top Washtenaw County officials are in line for pay raises, just months after rank-and-file employees made millions in concessions to help balance the county's budget. That angered labor union leaders who attended ... Read more »

Possible outcome if Humane Society talks fail: More dogs euthanized and end of services for stray cats

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Posted: Dec 13, 2011

With a little more than two weeks to go before the county's contract with the Humane Society of Huron Valley expires — and with no deal in place for a continuation of services — what ... Read more »