To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of updating the Department of Senior Services mission statement to align with the Senior Millage Task Force Recommendations
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of updating the Department of Senior Services mission statement to align with the Senior Millage Task Force Recommendations.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, this Board approved the creation of a task force to review current allocations and needs in the community around the Senior Services Millage. That group provided recommendations in June, including updating the department mission statement.
DISCUSSION:
Consistent with a recommendation of the Senior Services Task Force, the Department of Senior Services shall update its mission statement to align with recommendations and direction provided by the Task Force.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no cost tied to this request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The senior millage programs and services provide a range of supports that directly contribute to seniors' well-being and safety by funding initiatives that promote health, safety, and a high quality of life. The contracts additionally support the provision of free services to seniors that directly impact their financial well-being. By offering no-cost services, we can help alleviate financial burdens on seniors and help them manage their resources more effectively. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the programs and services foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the programs and services contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Director of the Department of Senior Services to update the department mission statement to align with the Senior Millage Taskforce recommendations is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the July 15, 2026 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board).