On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate $500,000 in local taxpayer monies to Planned Parenthood of Michigan. The commission, made up of all Democrats, indicated there may be more local resources committed to the organization in the future.
“This is a shocking affront to the public’s trust and a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars. An allocation of half a million taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, with little to no public oversight, defies common sense and flies in the face of good governance,” stated Amber Roseboom, President, Right to Life of Michigan. “Michigan voters expect more from their local office holders. This misuse of local resources is particularly troubling as Planned Parenthood funnels millions of dollars to support Democrat candidates in the elections.”
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In May, Planned Parenthood of Michigan openly requested $5 million from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a request that was encouraged to be sent to the state legislature. As long as Republicans have the majority in the state House, this request is not likely to be met. Planned Parenthood’s demand of the local commission, however, is not new but represents the largest request to date.
“Abortion access is not limited in our state – any suggestion to the contrary is an effort to mislead the public. Abortion is legal in Michigan through all nine months of pregnancy for any reason. There is no lack of access to abortion with providers dispersed throughout the state. Moreover, the abortion pill now accounts for nearly 70% of abortions and is available in both clinics and through confidential mail order,” Roseboom added. “Planned Parenthood’s relentless, misleading campaign for taxpayer funding is a disgrace.”
Days after the Washtenaw County Commission voted to provide half a million dollars to Planned Parenthood, federal funding to the abortion provider was once again expanded to pre-Trump Administration levels.
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