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

-Public Relations writing

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    PUBLIC NOTICE: October 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Virtual Access

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. located in Council Chambers at 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The meeting can be attended through the below link, or through Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearing to Amend Police Advisory Commission Ordinance

    The City of Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting of City Council in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. The purpose Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Public Hearing

    The City of Ypsilanti Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. The purpose of the hearing will be to Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting Date Change and Cases

    The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Read on...
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    City of Ypsilanti Newsletter - October

    Check out the City of Ypsilanti Newsletter for October! Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Survey Available for City Manager Search

    The City of Ypsilanti has a survey available for searching for a new City Manager open till October 8th. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE Old House Ypsi event November 5th at the Freighthouse

    Ypsilanti, MI hosts Old House Ypsi—a free event for owners of older buildings—at the Freighthouse, Sunday, November 5, 2023 Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: MDOT to Begin Milling and Paving Michigan Ave in Downtown Ypsilanti

    Weather permitting, the Michigan Ave roadway sections will be closed for the next two weekends beginning Friday, October 6th. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Historic District Commission Meeting 10/10/23

    There will be a regular Historic District Commission meeting 10/10/23 at 7 PM at City Hall. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: INVITATION TO BID

    The City of Ypsilanti is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Abatement Services, including graffiti removal, mowing, cutting weeds and grass, leaf pickup and clean-ups/debris removal. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: Snow and Ice Enforcement

    The city’s snow ordinance and abatement procedures go into effect on October 16, 2023. Read on...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE: City Council Meeting October 3rd

    The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 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: Historic District Commission Meeting 9/26/23

    There will be a historic district commission meeting 9/26/23 at 7 PM. Read on...
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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: 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: Grass and Weeds

    Notice of enforcement to property owners concerning grass and weeds... Read on...
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