Derrick Jackson For Justice

Derrick Jackson For Justice Interim County Administrator for Washtenaw County. Retired officer. MSW. Husband. Father. Progressive leader!

Derrick Jackson is a progressive leader in the criminal legal system. As the Director of Community Engagement for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, he has spent the last 14-years designing and implementing systems that transform traditional policing strategies. As a certified law enforcement officer with a background in social work, Derrick knows what it means to implement restorative and rehabilitative practices, while keeping our community safe.

07/22/2026

Please join us for the First Annual Washtenaw County Pride Celebration, hosted by the Washtenaw County Racial Equity Office. This celebration brings our community together to honor Washtenaw County’s LGBTQ+ residents, employees, families, and allies while reaffirming our commitment to building a county where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

The ceremony will feature:
Remarks from Washtenaw County Board Chair, Katie Scott.
Poetry from LGBTQ+ youth.
Keynote address from the Jim Toy Community Center Executive Director, Joe Halsch.
The raising of the Pride Flag at the County Administration Building.

Coffee, refreshments, and donuts will be provided.

All are welcome! To help us plan accordingly, we kindly ask that attendees register using the link provided below. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed on our Washtenaw County Government YouTube channel.

07/14/2026
With temperatures as high as they are, lets make sure to stay safe, and stay cool. Pass the word.
07/14/2026

With temperatures as high as they are, lets make sure to stay safe, and stay cool. Pass the word.

COOLING UPDATE 7/14/2026

The heat advisory has been extended until tomorrow, July 15th at 8pm. In response, Towner Human Services Building will be open 8:30am - 8:00pm today, 7/13 and tomorrow, 7/14.

During this time, the atrium can be used to sit down, cool off, and hydrate. To access the space, use the North Entrance off Corner Street near the courtyard and playground.

All county building lobbies can be used as cooling sites during regular business hours, including:

- Administration Building 200 N Main, Ann Arbor

- Learning Resource Center 4135 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor

If the heat advisory extends through Thursday, the county will offer additional evening cooling hours.

To see the full list of cooling sites and review hot weather safety tips, please visit bit.ly/Wash-Cooling

Read full release: https://www.washtenaw.org/?contentId=3416d9a1-038a-4636-a6fe-9dd09ce7a1ac

07/04/2026

Derrick Jackson, the county's Racial Equity Officer, will take over county administration duties on July 13 as officials begin searching for a permanent replacement for retiring administrator Gregory Dill.

06/10/2026
The third apartment complex in recent months where residents in Washtenaw have been displaced or forced to live in horri...
05/22/2026

The third apartment complex in recent months where residents in Washtenaw have been displaced or forced to live in horrible conditions. Thanks to Superior Township and Commissioner Annie Somerville for being all over this one.

Residents at a Washtenaw County apartment complex said they’ve been living with backed-up sewage, days without running water, and what they believe is mold, and now the property is facing formal action from the township. (Link in comments)

Positional power is a fallacy. Your position, title, or perceived authority can never dictate your impact. Last week was...
05/01/2026

Positional power is a fallacy. Your position, title, or perceived authority can never dictate your impact. Last week was a wonderful reminder of that truth.

Tuesday we hosted a room full of young people at the CVI summit. Wednesday we were at it again with nearly 200 attendees for the adult summit. Thursday the Road Home Documentary debuted. Friday had the pleasure of being the MC at the Ozone Gala, raising money for youth homelessness.

Impact in action.

We're hiring for the Mobile Support Services Initiative (MSSI) program coordinator. If you don't know about the MSSI, it...
03/25/2026

We're hiring for the Mobile Support Services Initiative (MSSI) program coordinator. If you don't know about the MSSI, it's a county office on wheels and we need another team member to help coordinate the program.

Last year the MSSI participated in or hosted 138 events in every corner of Washtenaw County. In 2026 we are already on track to surpass that number. If you know someone who might be interested, pass the word!

APPLY HERE:
https://secure.ewashtenaw.org/hrjobs/AppViewPosting.do?postingId=16703

The Youth Assessment & Resource Center (YARC) is designed to revolutionize the juvenile justice system by connecting kid...
03/23/2026

The Youth Assessment & Resource Center (YARC) is designed to revolutionize the juvenile justice system by connecting kids to community resources, not systems. The person running the project is key to its success. Know anyone who would be good for the role? Pass it along.

https://secure.ewashtenaw.org/hrjobs/AppViewPosting.do?postingId=16702

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