Communications

Thomas Koch

Responsibilities 

The Communication Manager is responsible for external communications between city departments in the community.

Thomas Koch is the Communication Manager for Ypsilanti, where he has lived since 2017. Tom grew up in Trenton, Michigan, where he participated in Musical Theatre, Marching Band, and Jazz Band at Trenton High School. He has always had a strong passion for building relationships in groups of any size and embracing his local community. Tom has always been fond of Ypsilanti for its diversity and support for the performing arts and recently received his degree in Communication from Eastern Michigan University. He enjoys seeing live shows, video games, disc golf, and reading in his free time. You can reach him at tkoch@cityofypsilanti.com.

-LEIN Certified: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (A) & (B).

-Criminal Justice Agency Security Awareness Training

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    Join a Conversation on Early Voting (Oct 17th)

    On Tuesday, October 17th at 6 PM, join for an informative presentation about voting rights for elections this November and in 2024. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Michigan Firehouse Museum Free Admission (Sep 23rd)

    On Saturday, September 23rd, from 12 PM to 4 PM, the general public is welcome to visit the Michigan Firehouse Museum for free. Read on...
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    EMU March-a-thon

    On Saturday, September 23rd, the Eastern Michigan Marching Band will have its annual March-a-thon, starting at 9 AM and running until around 11 AM. Read on...
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    Ypsi Fall River Day at Frog Island Park (Sep 24th)

    Enjoy fall on the Huron River at Ypsi Fall River Day at Frog Island Park on Sunday, September 24th, from Noon to 3 PM. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Arts and Parks and Rec Commissions Merge Special Meeting September 18

    All remaining September, October, November, and December 2023 meetings of the Ypsilanti Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission are cancelled. The two commissions are merging into one new commission. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: City Council Public Hearing October 3rd Right of Way Vacation

    Public Hearing Notice City of Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday, 3 OCT 2023, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 1 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI A public hearing will be held by City Council to receive public comments on the following: Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 9/12/23

    There will be a regular meeting of the historic district commission 9/12/23 at 7 pm at City Hall. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 8/22/23

    There will be a Historic District Commission meeting on August 22, 2023 at 7 PM at Ypsilanti's City Hall, 1 S Huron. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 8/8/23 - LOCATION CHANGE

    There will be a LOCATION CHANGE for the Historic District Commission meeting scheduled on August 8, 2023 at 7 pm from Ypsilanti City Hall, 1 S Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 to the YPSILANTI FREIGHTHOUSE, 100 MARKET PL. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: 7/25/23 Historic District Commission Meeting

    There will be a regular meeting of the Historic District Commission July 25, 2023 at the Freighthouse, 7 PM. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 7/11/23, 7 PM

    There will be a Historic District commission meeting on July 11, 2023 at 7 pm at the Freighthouse. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Grass and Weeds

    Notice of enforcement to property owners concerning grass and weeds... Read on...
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    CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NOTICE: Hamilton Closed at Washtenaw

    Hamilton will be closed at Washtenaw to Pearl on Tuesday 11/15. Read on...
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    CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NOTICE: Ballard at Washtenaw; Hamilton at Washtenaw

    Ballard will be closed at Washtenaw on Monday 11/7. Hamilton will be closed at Washtenaw on Monday 11/7. Read on...
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    CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NOTICE: Lane and Long-Term Ramp Closures at I-94 and Huron Street

    Work on I-94/Huron Street continues. Nightly closures are planned beginning Monday night, 6/20, through Saturday morning, 6/25, of lanes on I-94 as well as on-ramps at Huron, from approx 9PM to approx 5AM. Ramps will be closed through late fall. Read on...
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    CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NOTICE: South Hamilton, south of Michigan

    Hamilton St between Harriet and Michigan Ave will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, 5/2, for YCUA work. Read on...
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    Free Shredding Event at Recycle Ann Arbor Drop-off Center

    Recycle Ann Arbor will host a secure live document shredding event at the Drop-Off Station. The Drop-Off Station Shred Event will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9 AM - 12 PM at 2950 E. Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Read on...
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