Washtenaw County's New Prosecutor, Eli Savit

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit has signed several policy directives designed to reduce inequities and promote public safety. Savit's 4-year term serving Washtenaw County citizens began January 1, 2021. His biography states "Most recently, Eli served as the City of Detroit's senior legal counsel, where he led criminal-justice reform work for Michigan's largest city." Savit is continuing his criminal-justice reform efforts in Washtenaw County.

Savit said of his policy directives, "At the end of the day, it is our mission to build a fairer and more equitable justice system and one that pri...