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Lisa Barry: As life continues to move towards pre-pandemic activity levels, we re seeing more and more opportunities for in-person engagement. This is Lisa Barry and we re seeing that happen at the Washtenaw County Clerk s office. And here to talk about that is County Director of Elections Ed Golembiewski. Thanks for talking to us, Ed.
Ed Golembiewski: Oh, you re very welcome. Thanks for having me.
Lisa Barry: What has changed? What s the big news there?
Ed Golembiewski: Well, it is now possible for our customers to walk in for service for most services here at the Washtenaw County Clerk Register s office. And of course, we re very pleased to be able to to welcome the public back into the building for the past year or maybe 13 months. Our services have been available in person, although an appointment was required. And now, almost all of our services are available again with no appointment needed. That includes things like all of
More than 700 marriage licenses issued virtually during COVID-19 pandemic in Washtenaw County
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 05, 2021
The County Clerk/Register’s office Vital Records Division has helped more than 700 couples get married completely online throughout the pandemic.
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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Washtenaw County’s innovative use of an electronic marriage software is being recognized by the technology company that created it.
The Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office was named a 2021 Tyler Public Sector Excellence award winner at Tyler Technologies’ annual Connect user conference in April.
The office’s vital records division was recognized as a winner because of its innovative strategy in deploying Tyler’s eMarriage solution and other technology in innovative ways to serve the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.
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5,698 voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s elections according to Washtenaw County Elections Director Ed Golembiewski. Voters in Milan approved the Senior Services Millage Renewal and Restoration proposal overwhelmingly. The city is divided between Washtenaw County and Monroe County. The Washtenaw County side voted 369 to 90 in favor.
The Pittsfield Township Public Safety proposal was defeated by a total vote of 2385 in favor, 2835 against. The county elections director and Washtenaw County clerk Lawrence Kestenbaum could not recall a time in recent voter history where a township proposal failed.
The increase in voter turnout during this special election correlates with a sharp increase in absent voter ballots issued to voters who requested to be placed on their city/township’s “permanent absent voter list” over the course of the 2020 election cycle.
Campus corgi dies, grassy lot for sale asking for close to $600,000: Ann Arbor headlines April 24-29
Updated Apr 30, 7:40 AM;
Posted Apr 30, 7:40 AM
Reggie the Campus Corgi, makes an appearance at the University of Michigan Diag and Michigan Union on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. His Facebook page has more than 2,800 friends. Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News ANN ARBOR NEWSANN ARBOR NEWS
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Here are some headlines you might have missed this week.
Reggie the Campus Corgi swam in the Pacific Ocean, hiked through Zion National Park and flew on airplanes across the country.
There was no place he was happier, though, than walking through the University of Michigan campus to brighten the days of students and staff alike, Reggie’s owner Michael P. Sola said.
A voter’s guide to what’s on the ballot in Washtenaw County’s May 4 election
Updated Apr 28, 2021;
Posted Apr 28, 2021
A ballot drop-off box outside the Precinct 1 and 8 polling places at Pittsfield Township Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A handful of areas across Washtenaw County are having elections on Tuesday.
Washtenaw County voters in Pittsfield Township, the city of Milan, Northville Public Schools, Clinton Community Schools and Grass Lake Community Schools have items on the ballot on May 4. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters can go to Michigan.gov/vote to find their sample ballot and polling location.