For 60 years, Washtenaw County taxpayers’ investment in Washtenaw Community College
has strengthened our workforce, fueled our economy and expanded opportunities across
the community.
On August 4, WCC is requesting a continuation of that support in the form of a millage renewal on the primary ballot.
The purpose of the proposal is to renew an operating millage that was previously approved by county voters in 2016.
WCC is seeking to renew the millage for a 10-year period from 2027 through 2036.
“Washtenaw Community College exists because of its supportive community,” explains WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca. “From the decisive 1965 vote that established the college to the resounding voter approval of the previous millage requests, Washtenaw County residents have supported WCC every step of the way.
“As we celebrate 60 years of opening doors, we have achieved countless milestones together. On behalf of the entire college, I thank residents for helping us fulfill our mission and shape brighter futures.”
The millage renewal request would provide essential support for WCC programs, student
services, information technology, advanced equipment and training labs aligned with
industry standards.
More directly, renewing the millage supports:
- $99 tuition, the lowest of any college in Michigan for Washtenaw County residents.
- 25,000 students each year with high-quality instruction to help them enter the workforce, advance or change careers, or transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
- Being the No. 1 college choice for Washtenaw County high school graduates.
- Being the top transfer school to the University of Michigan.
- $524 million in estimated overall economic impact and 8,000 jobs annually generated through training and educating students who live and work in our community.
- $23 million of economic impact generated by the 6,000+ trades professionals who train on WCC’s campus each year, shop in area stores, stay in our hotels and dine in our restaurants.
- 54,000 tuition scholarships totaling $7.7 million for senior citizens age 65 and older.
- 100,000+ conference services guests at the Morris Lawrence Building and 4,500 community events on campus annually.
If you have questions or need more information about the millage renewal proposal, visit wccnet.edu/millage or call 734-677-5000.