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WEEKLY WHOPPER: Ann Arbor Mayor Claims University Police At Disposal of City
On April 14, 2011, AnnArbor.com reported that John Hieftje said, "Ann Arbor has more police officers than most think. In addition to the 124 sworn officers in the Ann Arbor Police Department, he said the University of Michigan has 54…
The Politics of Fire: Ann Arbor Fire Fighters’ Union Goes on the PR Offensive
John Hieftje and City Administrator Roger Fraser are both fond of pointing out that the Ann Arbor Fire Department is, practically, obsolete. Fraser, in describing what the AAFD does has said, "They have very few fires. Mostly what they deal…
Library Lot Underground Parking Garage Retaining Wall Collapses: DDA Contractor Has History of Wall Collapses on Projects
A2PNotes: This is filed under "Scoops & Scores" because you read it here first.
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and Christman Construction released a joint statement today concerning the retaining wall collapse that…
The Politics of Policing: Crime Up In Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje has a track record of making it up as he goes along, particularly where the issue of crime in the city is concerned. Over the past several months, there have been multiple armed robberies of banks. In…