With the passage of this Ordinance to Create Rent Transparency, #A2Council finished the job we started last year when we eliminated predatory pre-tenancy junk fees. This ordinance will prohibit landlords from charging any “mandatory fee.” Those costs should be billed as what they really are: rent.
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The extended public comment & review period for the third draft of Ann Arbor’s proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan ends tomorrow (Monday, January 5) at 9 A.M.
To review the plan and submit public comment, please visit a2gov.org/CLUP. #A2Council
Chip in today to support the campaign: actblue.com/donate/taylorforannarbor
Learn more about what we've done and where #A2Council is headed: www.taylorforannarbor.com
I am proud to serve alongside Mayor Taylor and of the long list of progressive accomplishments we have achieved on behalf of residents together. I am excited for what we can continue to do during his next & final term. And I am thrilled to endorse Mayor Christopher Taylor for re-election! #A2Council
As our families & communities struggle with rising costs, and the recklessness and uncertainty coming from Washington, Michigan needs a US Senator who will fight for us. Mallory is the leader I trust to defend our progressive values, deliver for our communities & get results for Michigan families.
We recently hired a new Communications Director for the City. When I have my first opportunity to meet with him, the City’s community engagement strategy — including our social media strategy — is one of the topics I hope to cover. We are well-behind other cities in this space.
Go #Vote, Michigan!
Let’s elect progressive, #LGBTQ+ candidates to municipal offices around the state!
This Tuesday, incredible #LGBTQ+ candidates are on the ballot in municipal races across the country. I’m supporting six of them here in Michigan, and if you live in East Lansing, Detroit, Traverse City, Saline or Lansing, I hope you will join me! #Vote on or before Tuesday, November 4.
Jenn and I don’t agree on every issue, but she is someone I deeply respect even in moments of disagreement, who I can count on to challenge me when necessary (and who is comfortable being challenged), and who I would be proud to continue serving with on #A2Council 4/4
Please support her: a2jenn.org
On #A2Council, Jenn has championed quality city services, infrastructure projects for her Ward, important transportation improvements, equity, and housing affordability & opportunity throughout the #AnnArbor… 3/4
Jenn’s deep connection to our downtown business & non-profit community empowers her to bring an invaluable perspective to Council — and has made her a fierce advocate of a safe, walkable, active & vibrant downtown. She is passsionate advocate for the environment & our City’s sustainability work… 2/4
I’m incredibly excited to support for my Ward 5 #A2Council colleague, @jenncornell.bsky.social, in her campaign for re-election. She is a public servant who leads through honesty & integrity. She is guided by her values. She puts in the work and she gets shit done. 🧵1/4
Happy Halloween, Ann Arbor! 🎃
Official Trick-or-Treat hours are 5:00-8:00 p.m. Have fun and stay safe!
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Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson addresses a crowd.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at tonight’s inaugural “Chat with the Chief” in Ward 3. This new recurring Ann Arbor Police Department series will connect the Chief and other AAPD leaders directly with the community to talk about the public safety issues that matter most to you. #A2Council
Ann Arbor’s transportation survey closes October 31. The City wants to hear how you get around town and what you’d like to see in the future. Don’t miss your chance to provide input! engage.a2gov.org/2025-transpo... #a2council
“Exclusionary practices drive up the cost for everyone and reduce the amount of available land...Taking on our affordable housing crisis requires a comprehensive strategy, and reducing exclusionary zoning and land use restrictions has to be a part of this." - Senator Elizabeth Warren #A2Council
"Restrictive zoning laws -- borne out of racial segregation -- prevent new affordable housing units from being built. Using exclusionary zoning to keep families -- often lower income families and families of color -- out of certain neighborhoods is wrong…” - Senator Elizabeth Warren #A2Council
It is incredibly important that #A2Council adopts a Comprehensive Land Use Plan that addresses exclusionary zoning & embraces housing opportunity.
But don’t just take my word for it. Listen to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (@warren.senate.gov) & Fmr. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge: youtu.be/41zdcPJcTuM
Chat with the Chief! #A2Council Member Ayesha Ghazi Edwin and I will join AAPD Chief Andre Anderson on Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 PM at Monty’s Public House.
Residents need clear & easy-to-access data to track City progress on community priorities, hold government accountable, and understand the challenges we face. And #A2Council needs to be able to track progress on adopted plans & policy goals to make informed budgetary & policy decisions. Now we can!
In 2023, I co-sponsored an #A2Council “Resolution to Improve Data Transparency and Performance Management.”
As a result, the City has unveiled a new centralized website to host all of our Dashboards, Maps & Datasets, and make them fully accessible the public!
Check it out at data.a2gov.org
This week, Ayesha & I showed up to support two amazing & progressive #LGBTQ candidates for #Detroit City Council: Gaby Santiago-Romero is running for re-election & Denzel McCampbell is running to join her.
Please give & help them raise the funds they need to win: secure.actblue.com/donate/a2for...
Ayesha & I will be hosting a “Policy & Pints” Office Hour at Monty’s on Monday from 6-7pm. We will be joined by #AnnArbor’s new Accessibility Coordinator Jenna Truong. We hope to see you there! #A2Council
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Which is why we need to elect more Dems, retake the House and prevent these trap resolutions from even getting voted on.
Final resolved clause of the resolution: calls upon all Americans — regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed — to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.
I heard her explain this at the Farmers Market. Voting No would have been characterized as voting against condemning political violence, as the following clause was in the resolution. Voting Yes was obviously seen as honoring Charlie Kirk. She chose to vote to condemn political violence.
Enjoyed walking around the Farmers Market with @debbiedingell.house.gov this morning before a @moreneighborsa2.org Walking Tour!
You can find Debbie there most weekends listening to neighbors & checking in with vendors. We’re lucky to have a Rep. who is so accessible & connected to our community.
Not sure who all the private contributors were, but “the park is being created by the Lower Town Riverfront Conservancy with over $20 million in state funding and over $10 million in private donations.” The Conservancy lists a few of the supporters here: lowertowna2.org
It was nice to see #A2Council colleagues and celebrate the opening of Broadway Park West! The reclamation and cleanup of this space ensures the Huron River will be open & accessible in the heart of #AnnArbor. Thanks to the Lowertown Riverfront Conservancy for their dedication to making this happen.
