Evan Pratt
There are some new faces in office in Washtenaw County government following the November general election, and that includes a new Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner. Former Saline Mayor and Democratic State Representative Gretchen Driskell won election to the office after Evan Pratt decided against running for reelection after three terms in the position. WEMU's David Fair talked with Evan about his 12 years in office and the challenges his successor will face in her first term.
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This past October marked the 30th anniversary of the Eastern Michigan University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center. The staff has been celebrating by reflecting on the center's impact on the EMU campus and greater Ypsilanti community. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discussed the center's history and future with EMU history and philosophy professor, Dr. Kate Mehuron. -
Michigan House Democrats have introduced a series of police reform bills. Colin Jackson has more. -
After the population of Lake Superior's top predator fish fell by 95%, the lake trout restoration effort has returned it to sustainable levels, researchers say. -
A much-awaited road project is coming to Ann Arbor to make a major corridor more bike and pedestrian friendly. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report. -
A recent University of Michigan study looked into the specifics of friendships among African Americans and how they might serve as surrogate families. WEMU’s Ana Longoria shares more details. -
The Washtenaw County Health Department is giving away birth control, emergency contraception and STI prevention supplies. It’s part of a campaign being offered by the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority and the getDowntown Program has won the ACT Excellence Award. The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) award was given at the 2024 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details. -
Named an Arts Midwest 2024 Culture Bearer, Gean is a co-founder of the Philippine Arts & Culture Ensemble of Michigan (PACE-MI). They provide community programs and resources in Filipino arts and culture to inform, educate and entertain. Gean joins Deb Polich on this edition of "creative impact," and we hear about his passion for the art and culture of the Philippines. -
A number of Washtenaw County Trial Court employees have alleged bullying and discrimination by some of their supervisors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
The Ann Arbor City Council is looking to clear up confusion regarding trash and recycling curb carts in bike lanes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
