Say Yes to Seniors

11/06/2024

Friends! We did it!

Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

10/25/2024

Thank you WEMU 89.1 for the opportunity to share!

Voters are in the process of deciding four different countywide ballot proposals. Proposal 3 would establish an older persons services millage. If approved, it would levy a half-mill of taxes to fund activities and services for Washtenaw County residents aged 60 and older. WEMU's David Fair gets a p...

10/19/2024

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10/10/2024

Want to learn more about Saying Yes to Seniors in a non-partisan forum? Join this event!

The morning session will be hosted from 11am – 3pm and the evening session will be hosted from 5 – 9pm. Join us for a non-partisan Community Election Education Forum aimed at helping residents understand the voting process and key local ballot initiatives. This free event is designed to empower ...

10/07/2024

Momentum is building!

Washtenaw County voters are being asked if they want to approve a millage dedicated to fund services for older residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

09/30/2024

Signs for front yards are available--hope to get these out across Washtenaw County!

09/30/2024

Information in this month's Ann Arbor Observer!

06/21/2022

The 2022 National Council on Aging photography competition explores the complexity and importance of . It's an intimate and varied look at the hard work and compassion that goes into caring for an older adult and begs the question, "How can we help?"

For the third year in a row, NCOA invited photographers and artists from around the country to submit work exploring the artistic expression of active aging. Find out how the winning entries represent the complexity and importance of caregiving.

06/16/2022

A senior millage will help ensure that seniors like Ralph have access to the support they need as they age as part of the Washtenaw community.

06/16/2022

Washtenaw County remains one of only 11 Michigan counties that have not adopted a senior millage to support members of the community as they age. Please join us in telling our Washtenaw County Commissioners that the time is now to care for our oldest neighbors. Find your commissioner here.
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