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The question as to who would fill the Wayne County Commission seat left vacant after the retirement of Raymond Basham has been answered, but the controversy surrounding the appointment is likely to spill over into the general election in November.
If the Wayne County Commission had its way, municipalities would be able to ban and/or regulate single-use plastics in bottle packaging, shopping bags and other commonly used items.
If the Wayne County Commission had its way, municipalities would be able to ban and/or regulate single-use plastics in bottle packaging, shopping bags and other commonly used items.
As many as 30 members will be appointed to the youth council, with up to two from each Wayne County Commission district.
Wayne County hires new health director Detroit — Wayne County has a new director of Health, Human & Veterans Services in Melita Jordan of Morgantown, Pennsylvania. Jordan will start May 3, she told the Wayne County Commission after its unanimous April 13 vote to hire her. “The health of our residents is critical to the overall health and wellness of a community,” Jordan said in a statement. The county's chief operating officer, Genelle Allen, had served as interim director prior to Jordan's appointment. Allen will remain COO. Jordan will start in the 15th month of a COVID-19 pand...