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Alisha Bell (Dist. 7)



Biography of Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell

Alisha Bell is Chair of the Wayne County Commission. She was first elected to the Commission in November 2002 as the youngest African-American woman to serve on a county commission in the country, and is serving her ninth two-year term. She also served for nine months in 2000, succeeding her mother, who had served since 1991.As an active member of the community, Commissioner Bell has served as chair of the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence and the Detroit Recovery Project. She currently serves as the Chair of Wayne County Zoological Authority and Wayne County HealthChoice. She is a member of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Inc and a past member of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority. She volunteered with Junior Achievement and was founder and charter president the Metro Detroit Optimist Club, a young adult chapter of the Optimist Club International. She is also a former precinct delegate.On a national level, Commissioner Bell is very active with the National Association of Counties (NACo) where she was a presidential appointee for three consecutive NACo Presidents. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the Justice and Public Safety Committee, immediate Past President of the National Association of Black County Officials, Past President of Women of NACo and founding member and former Executive Board member of NextGen NACo.

In addition, Commissoner Bell received the award for Outstanding Government Service from the American Medical Association in 2023. She was honored for her leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, her efforts to provide free lead paint testing ro county residents and her advocacy in expandng health services to those in need, incldung her status as Chair of Wayne County HealthChoice, which provides low-cost health insurance for small business ownerd and their employees.

Commissioner Bell initiated a resolution denouncing the practice of racial profiling in Wayne County. She also introduced several school officials to the Wayne County Reality Tour Program, which helps deter youth from criminal behavior. She has secured more than $1 million for parks in her district and introduced an ordinance enabling the Wayne County Public Health Department to establish a youth lead testing and screening program.In recent years, Chair Bell has been extremely involved in criminal justice reform. She initiated the Stepping Up resolution which diverts people with mental illness and substance abuse from jails and into treatment. In 2019, she introduced a Cash Bail Bond reform resolution which addresses the inequity of poor persons who go to jail because they can't afford bail. Commissioner Bell grew up in the Wayne County Commission's 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side. She is a graduate of Cass Technical High School and received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Florida A&M University, graduating cum laude. She also earned a master's degree in education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She and her husband, Kranston Young, have a son, Kranston II, and a daughter, Morgan. She is the daughter of James and Edna Bell and has a younger sister, Sonja Johnson.

Representing: Detroit (part)
Staff: Michelle Joyner (313) 224-0936, Beverly King (313) 224-0937
Fax: (313) 967-1233

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Town hall with Wayne Metro

Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on Wdnesday, July 22 conducted a virtual town hall meeting withWayne Metro CEO Louis Piszker on ways families and individuals can obtain financial help durng the COVID-19 pandemic as well as projections for the second round of federeal funding. To view the event, click here.

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Chair Bell meets with seniors
Chair Bell meets with seniors
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell brought smiles to dozens of seniors Monday at a luncheon held at Plymouth Square Village in Detroit. In addition to serving a warm meal, Chair Bell informed residents of important county issues.
Commission year end report for 2023 is available
Commission year end report for 2023 is available
Friday, February 9, 2024
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell has released the commission's year-end report for 2023, detailing its accomplishments over the past 12 months and highlighting the work of all commission departments.
Chair Bell speaks out on reproductive rights
Chair Bell speaks out on reproductive rights
Friday, January 26, 2024
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell joined other elected leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, at a recent forum, speaking out to support protecting women's reproductive rights. To view her comments, visit https://youtu.be/NAJZjkXwXYY
Wayne County commissioners join leaders from across U.S. to forge local governmental policies
Wayne County commissioners join leaders from across U.S. to forge local governmental policies
Friday, August 4, 2023
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) headed a contingent of county commissioners attending the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference July 21-24 in Austin, Texas.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's prom dress event fulfills dreams
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's prom dress event fulfills dreams
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Smiles of delight and gratefulness were contagious at Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's (D-Detroit) annual 'Belle of the Ball' Prom Dress Donation program held Saturday, April 15, as it helped some 130 young ladies fulfill prom dreams.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for April 2023
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for April 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Belle of the Ball prom dress event is among the items highlighted.
Wayne County Commission goes red in support of women's heart health month
Wayne County Commission goes red in support of women's heart health month
Friday, February 3, 2023
Wayne County Commissioners dressed in red on Thursday, Feb. 2, in support of National Go Red Day for women's heart health and declared February as American Heart Month throughout the county.'Heart disease is the largest cause of death among Americans.
Wayne County Commission Chair Bell announces goals for 23-24 in inaugural address
Wayne County Commission Chair Bell announces goals for 23-24 in inaugural address
Monday, January 23, 2023
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell outlined commission goals for 2023-24 and highlighted achievement of the past year during her inaugural address Jan. 5. To view her speech, visit the Wayne County Commission YouTube page.
Alisha Bell unanimously re-elected as Wayne County Commission Chair
Alisha Bell unanimously re-elected as Wayne County Commission Chair
Friday, January 6, 2023
Alisha Bell was unanimously re-elected as Wayne County Commission chair on Jan. 5, with Joseph Palamara unanimously re-elected vice-chair and Sam Baydoun unanimously re-elected chair pro-tem for the 2023-24 commission session.
Women's mental health forum can be viewed on YouTube
Women's mental health forum can be viewed on YouTube
Monday, April 4, 2022
The Wayne County Women's Commission mental health summitis available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FIzGHSgfH2I. The 90-minute summit covered a wide range of mental health issues including depression and substance abuse and offers ways to seek help.
Wayne County Commissioners 'Go Red for Women' to support heart patients
Wayne County Commissioners 'Go Red for Women' to support heart patients
Monday, February 7, 2022
Wayne County Commissioners agreed to 'Go Red' at Monday's meeting, wearing red clothing and approving a resolution in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign, held each year in February.
ChairAlisha  Bell's eNewsletter for January 2022
ChairAlisha Bell's eNewsletter for January 2022
Monday, January 24, 2022
Newsletter for District 7
Wayne County to receive more than $35 million in opioid settlement
Wayne County to receive more than $35 million in opioid settlement
Friday, December 17, 2021
Wayne County Commissioners on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a settlement of more than $35 million with a pharmaceutical company and three distributors as the county's portion of a state settlement related to the nation's opioid epidemic.
Wayne County Commission seeks new legislation to stop school shootings
Wayne County Commission seeks new legislation to stop school shootings
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Wayne County Commissioners have called on state and federal lawmakers to take action in the wake of Tuesday's shootings at Oxford High School, which left four students dead and four other individuals wounded.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for November 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for November 2021
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
E-newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for October 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for October 2021
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Newsletter for District 7
Nation's largest 3-D mural lands in Detroit to call attention to hunger issues
Nation's largest 3-D mural lands in Detroit to call attention to hunger issues
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
A new Detroit mural to be unveiled Saturday at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, one of the largest murals of its kind in the U.S., is designed to raise awareness of hunger issues, especially those involving African Americans during the ongoing pandemic.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's fall newsletter
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's fall newsletter
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Newsletter for District 7
District 7 shredding event aids residents
District 7 shredding event aids residents
Sunday, August 8, 2021
More than 100 people turned out for this weekend's shredding event sponsored by Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell and Shred-it. The event provided residents with a welcome chance to safely shred old, but sensitive, documents.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Sen. Carl Levin
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Sen. Carl Levin
Friday, July 30, 2021
'Carl Levin was a giant of the U.S. Senate, a man who was dedicated to serving the people of Michigan and the best interests of our nation. His life and legacy should not only inspire us but remind us of what good governance is all about.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell appointed to state juvenile justice task force
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell appointed to state juvenile justice task force
Friday, July 23, 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell has been appointed to the newly created state Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She will serve a two-year term ending in July 2023.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell joins county leaders from across the U.S.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell joins county leaders from across the U.S.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) joined county officials from across the nation last week to work on key policy issues at the 2021 National Association of Counties Annual Conference.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's Week in Review for July 11-17
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's Week in Review for July 11-17
Saturday, July 17, 2021
The week included appointment to the National Association of Counties Board of Directors, help for local flood victims as well as a tribute concert for those lost to COVID-19 and first responders.
Free concert on Belle Isle paid tribute to frontline workers, those lost to COVID-19
Free concert on Belle Isle paid tribute to frontline workers, those lost to COVID-19
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A free concert held July 14 on Belle Isle honored area frontline workers as well as the memory of those who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's June 2021 e-newsletter
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's June 2021 e-newsletter
Friday, June 11, 2021
Newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission approves $750,000 Riverfront Conservancy grant
Wayne County Commission approves $750,000 Riverfront Conservancy grant
Friday, May 21, 2021
Wayne County Commissioners today approved a $750,000 grant that will allow the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy to construct a new river walk section connecting the riverfront with the planned Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park.
Wayne County Commissioners call  on Congress to protect voting rights
Wayne County Commissioners call on Congress to protect voting rights
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Wayne County Commissioners today urged Congress to pass the For the People Act, H.R. 1, a bill that would allow same-day voter registration and prohibit restrictions on mail-in ballots.
Wayne County Commissioners to join tri-county summit
Wayne County Commissioners to join tri-county summit
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Roads and infrastructure will be on the agenda as leaders from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will meet this fall.
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for May 2021
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for May 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
E-newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission calls for renewed U.S. relationship with Cuba
Wayne County Commission calls for renewed U.S. relationship with Cuba
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Wayne County Commissioners today called on the Biden Administration to reestablish relations with Cuba, a priority of the Obama Administration that was abandoned over the past four years.
Wayne County Commission Chair Bell questions release of suspect in officer's death
Wayne County Commission Chair Bell questions release of suspect in officer's death
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) has joined those speaking out against the release of the suspect in the shooting death of Detroit Police Sgt. Elaine Williams. 'Sgt. Williams was tiny, but mighty, and a strong, positive presence.'
Chair Bell's town hall on Alzheimer's, related diseases spotlights resources for caregivers
Chair Bell's town hall on Alzheimer's, related diseases spotlights resources for caregivers
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers face numerous challenges, but help is available from many sources experts said during a Wednesday, March 24 town hall presented by Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for March 2021
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for March 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission to hold Black History Month program
Wayne County Commission to hold Black History Month program
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Wayne County Commission will hold its annual Black History Month program 10 a.m. Thursday via Zoom. To watch, visit https://zoom.us/j/8599664354 or dial (312) 626-6799.
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for winter 2021
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for winter 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021
Newsletter for District 7
Alisha Bell re-elected as Wayne County Commission Chair, other officers also chosen
Alisha Bell re-elected as Wayne County Commission Chair, other officers also chosen
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell (D-Detroit) was unanimously re-elected as commission Chair on Thursday during the board organizational meeting for 2021-22. Joseph Palamara was elected vice-chair and Sam Baydoun vice-chair pro tem.
Procedures announced to fill Wayne County Commission vacancy
Procedures announced to fill Wayne County Commission vacancy
Monday, January 4, 2021
The Wayne County Commission has announced procedures to fill the vacant District 2 seat consistent with state law. Interviews will be conducted Jan. 3 and 4 with the appointment scheduled to be made at the Jan. 7 commission meeting.
Chair Bell takes part in national transportation forum
Chair Bell takes part in national transportation forum
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Responding to a question from Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussed the need to prepared roads for the next generation of smart vehicles at a forum with county officials from throughout the U.S.
Commission Chair Alisha Bell statement on importance of World AIDS Day
Commission Chair Alisha Bell statement on importance of World AIDS Day
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell said World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, should remind people that the fight against HIV/AIDS continues, both globally and here at home. '
Wayne County Commission calls on state to make sure all votes count
Wayne County Commission calls on state to make sure all votes count
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Wayne County Commissioners today adopted a resolution calling on the Board of State Canvassers for the State of Michigan to make sure all votes from this month's election are counted and certified in a timely fashion.
Statement from Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on Wayne County Board of Canvassers vote
Statement from Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on Wayne County Board of Canvassers vote
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
'The action today by the Republican appointed members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers is an appalling outrage. They are denying justice and insulting and disregarding the will of Wayne County voters.'
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for November 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for November 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
Newsletter for District 7
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's eNewsletter for October 2020
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's eNewsletter for October 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Newsletter for District 7 - Detroit
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for autumn 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for autumn 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Newsletter for District 7 - Detroit
Wayne County Commission adopts county human rights ordinance
Wayne County Commission adopts county human rights ordinance
Friday, October 2, 2020
Wayne County Commissioners adopted a Human Rights Ordinance for Wayne County Oct. 1 in a unanimous vote. The ordinance prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race and other characteristics.
Wayne County zoo millage revenue expected to drop due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wayne County zoo millage revenue expected to drop due to COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Revenue from Wayne County's portion of the tri-county zoo millage is expected to drop by roughly $530,000 for the coming year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for September 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for September 2020
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell issues statement on deputy's slaying
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell issues statement on deputy's slaying
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Commission Chair Alisha Bell calls the death of jail Deputy Bryant Searcy a tragic reminder of the challenges law enforcement officers face and the sacrifices they make to keep the public safe.
Wayne County Commissioners oppose efforts to move up census deadline
Wayne County Commissioners oppose efforts to move up census deadline
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Led by Chair Alisha Bell, the Wayne County Commission on Aug. 20 adopted a resolution strongly opposing the effort that moved the response date for the 2020 U.S. Census from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for Aug. 6, 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for Aug. 6, 2020
Thursday, August 6, 2020
E-newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for July 21, 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for July 21, 2020
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
E-newsletter for District 7
Statement from Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Congressman John Lewis
Statement from Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Congressman John Lewis
Saturday, July 18, 2020
'Our nation has lost a civil rights champion. John Lewis was an apostle of nonviolence who often was found leading the bloody campaign to end Jim Crow laws.' Click below for full statement.
Commission Chair Alisha Bell calls on Michigan to 'Mask Up'
Commission Chair Alisha Bell calls on Michigan to 'Mask Up'
Friday, July 17, 2020
Face masks are now required in all indoor spaces and crowded outdoor spaces in Michigan per order of Gov. Whitmer.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for July 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's e-newsletter for July 2020
Monday, July 6, 2020
E-newsletter for District 7
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for summer 2020
Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for summer 2020
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
District 7 newsletter
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for June 2020
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's newsletter for June 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commission calls for national action, dialogue on police brutality
Wayne County Commission calls for national action, dialogue on police brutality
Friday, June 5, 2020
Prompted by the death of George Floyd, the Wayne County Commission on June 4 adopted a resolution condemning police brutality and calling on national elected officials to draft a bipartisan response to the issue as well as its root causes.
Wayne County Commissioners approve selling two historic Ford mills, acquiring new park land
Wayne County Commissioners approve selling two historic Ford mills, acquiring new park land
Friday, December 6, 2019
Wayne County Commissioners voted Dec. 5 to sell two historic Ford Village Industry mills in Hines Park to artist Tony Roko and developer Richard D. Cox.
Wayne County Commission chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Elijah Cummings
Wayne County Commission chair Alisha Bell on the passing of Elijah Cummings
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings:
Opinion: Wayne County's diversity poses Census challenges, opportunities
Opinion: Wayne County's diversity poses Census challenges, opportunities
Thursday, October 17, 2019
As the 2020 U.S. Census approaches, one point remains clear: Everyone must be counted. That is especially true in Wayne County.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's fall newsletter
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's fall newsletter
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Fall newsletter for District 7
Wayne County Commissioners remember mass shooting victims, condemn violence and hate speech
Wayne County Commissioners remember mass shooting victims, condemn violence and hate speech
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Wayne County Commissioners on Aug. 8 paused for a moment of silence to remember victims of the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas and Gilroy, California.
Commission Chair Alisha Bell chosen for National Association of Counties leadership position
Commission Chair Alisha Bell chosen for National Association of Counties leadership position
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Chair Alisha Bell's trip to the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition, held July 10-15 in Clark County, Nevada, resulted in her being appointed vice chair of the organization's Justice and Public Safety Committee.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell welcomed guests to national economic forum
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell welcomed guests to national economic forum
Monday, May 6, 2019
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell welcomed presidential candidates Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, Wayne Messam, and Andrew Yang to the NOBCO 2019 Economic Development Forum held May 1-4 in Detroit.
Opinion: Jail bonds hurt more than just the poor
Opinion: Jail bonds hurt more than just the poor
Friday, April 26, 2019
The time is now for the state of Michigan to reform its jail bond system. When it comes to criminal justice, our society has too long been focused on incarceration rather than rehabilitation.
Wayne County Commission approves measure calling for jail bond reform
Wayne County Commission approves measure calling for jail bond reform
Friday, April 26, 2019
A resolution by Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell supporting revisions in Michigan's bail bond system was unanimously approved today by the full Commission.
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2019 newsletter
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2019 newsletter
Friday, March 22, 2019
Newsletter for Wayne County Commission District 7
Wayne County Commission adopts transparency measure
Wayne County Commission adopts transparency measure
Friday, March 8, 2019
The Wayne County Commission today approved a transparency measure that will become part of its Rules of Procedure. The rules, which govern how the commission operates, were approved by the commission today at its full board meeting.
Wayne County Commission elects Alisha Bell as chair.
Wayne County Commission elects Alisha Bell as chair.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
The Wayne County Commission elected Alisha Bell on Jan. 8, 2019, as the ninth chair under the current Wayne County Charter.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2018 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2018 newsletter
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2017 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2017 newsletter
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2017 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2017 newsletter
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell elected president of NABCO
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell elected president of NABCO
Monday, August 8, 2016
Wayne County Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's trip to the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition held July 22-25 in Long Beach, Calif., was an historic one, netting her several prominent leadership posi ...
Commission recognizes teen's artistic accomplishments
Commission recognizes teen's artistic accomplishments
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Joelle Joyner of Detroit was honored July 7 by the Wayne County Commission for a drawing that will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's summer 2016 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's summer 2016 newsletter
Friday, July 1, 2016
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2016 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's spring 2016 newsletter
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Young ladies receive free prom dresses, accessories at ninth annual 'Belle of the Ball' April 9
Young ladies receive free prom dresses, accessories at ninth annual 'Belle of the Ball' April 9
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Prom night for over a hundred young ladies got a little more special April 9 at the ninth annual 'Belle of the Ball' event sponsored by Wayne County Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell, D-Detroit.
Ninth annual 'Belle of the Ball' event allows girls to select free prom dresses, accessories
Ninth annual 'Belle of the Ball' event allows girls to select free prom dresses, accessories
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Attending their high school prom is a dream of many girls, but for some it's simply too expensive. That's the motivation behind 'Belle of the Ball,' the ninth annual prom dress event sponsored by Wayne County Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell ...
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell selected to attend national conference in Washington
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell selected to attend national conference in Washington
Monday, December 7, 2015
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell, D-Detroit, was chosen as one of 25 elected officials of color to participate in the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' 2015 Roundtable, which was Dec. 6-8 in Washington, D.C.
Commission votes unanimously to support initiative to reduce number of mentally ill inmates in jails
Commission votes unanimously to support initiative to reduce number of mentally ill inmates in jails
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Wayne County Commission voted unanimously Oct. 15 to support a resolution introduced by Vice-Chair Alisha Bell to support the Stepping Up Initiative, which aims to reduce the number of people diagnosed with mental illnesses from being lod ...
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2015 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's fall 2015 newsletter
Friday, October 2, 2015
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's summer 2015 newsletter
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's summer 2015 newsletter
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell represents the 7th District, which covers part of Detroit's far west side.
Commission Vice-Chair Bell chosen to National Association of Counties leadership positions
Commission Vice-Chair Bell chosen to National Association of Counties leadership positions
Friday, July 17, 2015
Wayne County Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell's trip to the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2015 Annual Conference & Exposition, held July 10-13 in Charlotte, N.C., netted her several leadership positions.
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell a select attendee at NACo leadership meeting
Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell a select attendee at NACo leadership meeting
Friday, June 12, 2015
Wayne County Commission Vice-Chair Alisha Bell, D-Detroit, recently accompanied a select group of county government leaders to Washington, D.C., and the 12th annual County Leadership Institute, a rigorous six-day program.
6th Annual Prom Dress Donation Program
6th Annual Prom Dress Donation Program
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Commissioner Alisha Bell will be holding her annual prom dress giveaway Saturday, April 27, at the Boys and Girls Club on the city's west side.