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.

Communication is key.

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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Police Chief Interviews

    The Police Chief Interviews from Friday, March 24, 2023 are now available to view Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Police Chief Interviews

    Candidates to become the next Police Chief in the City of Ypsilanti will be interviewed this Friday, March 24. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: City Council Virtual Access

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold A Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. located in Council Chambers at 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: March 23, 2023 Police Advisory Commission Meeting Virtual Access

    The Ypsilanti Police Advisory Commission will hold A In-person/Virtual Hybrid Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 3/14/23, 7 PM

    There will be a Historic District commission meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7 pm at City Hall, 1 S Huron. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Arts Commission Meeting Canceled

    The Ypsilanti Arts Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. Read on...
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    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: March 21, 2023 City Council Meeting

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing at its March 21, 2023, meeting at the Ypsilanti City Hall, One South Huron, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, at 6:00 p.m. Read on...
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    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: March 21, 2023 City Council Meeting

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing at its March 21, 2023, meeting at the Ypsilanti City Hall, 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, at 6:00 p.m. Read on...
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    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: March 21, 2023 City Council Meeting

    A public hearing will be held by City Council on March 21, 2023 Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Non-Motorized Committee Meeting

    The City of Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Advisory Committee will meet to discuss 2023 Committee priorities, specifically a “Vision Zero” plan to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist incidents. Read on...
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    Storm Debris Pickup UPDATE

    The City of Ypsilanti will be performing a special curbside brush and branch pickup the week of March 20th, 2023, for woody debris from private trees due to the 2/22 ice storm and the 3/3 snow storm. Read on...
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    City of Ypsilanti Newsletter- March

    The City of Ypsilanti Newsletter for March. This month's edition includes updates from Corner Health Center, SOS Community Services, TheRide, Ypsi Artisan Market, Ypsilanti District Library, UMS programming at the Freighthouse, and much more. Read on...
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    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing at its March 7, 2023, meeting at the Ypsilanti City Hall, 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, at 6:00 p.m. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: UMS and Ypsilanti Freighthouse Announce New Partnership

    The University Musical Society (UMS) and the City of Ypsilanti announce a new, two-year partnership that will result in arts programming for Ypsilanti residents, families, and schoolchildren beginning with a week-long pilot program in April 2023. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Virtual Access Historic District Commission Meeting 2/14/23

    There will be virtual access at the Historic District Commission meeting 2/14/23. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County OCED Weatherization Program

    The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free weatherization services to qualified Washtenaw County residents. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: City Council Meeting Virtual Access

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold A Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. located in Council Chambers at 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 1/10/23

    There will be a Historic District Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7 pm at the Ypsilanti Senior Citizens Center, 1015 Congress, 48197. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: TheRide Announces Service Adjustments Starting January 22

    The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is making service adjustments beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023. These service adjustments are to improve on-time performance and service reliability of its routes. Read on...
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    2022-2023 Snow and Ice

    ATTENTION TO ALL CITY OF YPSILANTI PROPERTY OWNERS The city’s snow ordinance and abatement procedures go into effect December 15, 2022. Please be advised of the following: 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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