Who makes the every day policy decisions that shape your local community? What options do you have to influence your local elected representatives? In this session, you'll get to know how local government works in Washtenaw County, home to over 28 cities and townships including Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. From Sheriff to Water Resources Commissioner, you'll learn about each elected offices’ responsibilities, importance, and reason for being an elected office. Participants will leave with an understanding of the structure of local governance in Washtenaw County, and skills you can use to interact with any local government. Whether you're new to U-M or looking to get involved in local decision-making, this session is for you! Open to students, faculty & staff.


For participants who are:

- New to University of Michigan and/or Washtenaw County

- Interested in deepening civic engagement

- Voters seeking applicable knowledge

- Interested in continued learning about Washtenaw County