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Harpsichordist, music cataloger, bike-riding car non-owner since 1991, ex-runner, Ann Arborite interested in #A2Council issues. Still believe in punctuation.

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I don’t know if he’s still in the business, but back in 2014 when I was house-hunting Bill Yadlosky was the guy. One house I looked at actually advertised a β€œYadlosky basement”.

09.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ralph is living in the 1960s, and here’s proof. #A2Council

09.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

He goes out of his way to insult people, even in some cases his ideological allies.

05.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Based on who’s excited about her candidacy and her comments to Ryan Stanton, it appears that Montague is a non-establishment candidate.

05.03.2026 01:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actually, two in the second (a D and an I). Still waiting on Chris’s decision.

05.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The expedient solution would be to maneuver into the left turn car line. Try doing THAT during rush hour!

05.03.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My big gripe has always been how a cyclist is expected to turn from northwest-bound Packard onto westbound Madison. When I’ve brought this up in the past, I’ve been told (1) wait for the red on Packard and cross, then (2) wait for another red on Division and cross. So wait through 2 lights? Hmm…

05.03.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

That was Milk in 4. It’s easy to get confused!

04.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, 3 D’s and an I.

04.03.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not really seeing a pathway to victory here.

04.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kenneth Arthur Leicht Jr. has pulled petitions to run as an Independent for #A2Council in Ward 3.

04.03.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Name and shame is my game

04.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This may apply to U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty member Jason DeBord.

04.03.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

DeBord is spending his Spring Break behaving like an asshole on the A2 Politics FB group, because apparently he has nothing better to do.

04.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Packard Street Improvements Project Installation of a new water main and an ADA compliant sidewalk ramp, as well as street resurfacing and pavement marking improvements.

The plans at engage.a2gov.org/packard-impr... fail to address the Packard/Division/Madison intersection, which I have long argued is the worst intersection for cyclists in Ann Arbor. It appears to be status quo.

04.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly, not all musicians are literate.

03.03.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A plausible explanation. I just like to figure these things out and share my findings!

03.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While I’m at it, β€œDonna Marie Adams” = Donna Babcock, 1st Ward resident and anti-CLUP activist

03.03.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder: β€œJP DeBordeaux” = Jason DeBord, U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty member

03.03.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Jeff, know what's less safe than a single flight of stairs?

Zero.

02.03.2026 02:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

He also objected to mayoral vetoes, one of the few powers that the mayor has over other council members. Weird guy.

28.02.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With cameo by erstwhile 5th Ward candidate Jonathan Hoard

27.02.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kristy Ballbreaker!

27.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Renter’s Commission is a great idea.

26.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s hard enough to win as an Independent in an even-year #A2Council election. It’s well-nigh impossible if you’re not planning to spend more than $1000.

26.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the 4th Ward, Jeffrey Milk has withdrawn as a Democrat and pulled petitions as an Independent. #A2Council

26.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I do get the sense that he’s trying to triangulate by courting the NIMBY vote while at the same time appealing to less polarized progressives.

24.02.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

OTOH, Arbaugh is free to endorse whomever she pleases, and there’s nothing he can do about it.

24.02.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not sure what to make of all this.

24.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s important to note that Ream has already filed petition signatures and had those signatures verified, so even *if* he decides to drop out, his name will still be on the August ballot.

24.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0