WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A bus service will expand services for older adults in western Washtenaw County with funds from a new countywide millage that raises about $11 million a year for services that benefit older adults 60 and older.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday, Sept. 3, to allocate $333,333 to the Western Washtenaw Area Value Express, known as the W.A.V.E.

W.A.V.E. was one of four transportation services that responded to a request for funding proposals issued by the county earlier this year.

In addition, two other organizations, Jewish Family Services and People’s Express, are also being considered for $333,333 awards each.

However, the county board voted 7-2 to postpone voting on those because the organizations did not include documentatio

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