MI Court of Appeals: Washtenaw Trial Court Judge Erred in Ordering Child Visitation For Sexual Abuser
by P.D. Lesko
NOTE:This is one in a series of articles about the Washtenaw County Trial Court and cases where a litigant or litigants appealed a County Trial Court judge’s ruling. The majority of local Trial Court rulings are…
A2Politico: Washtenaw County Dodged a Bullet in Rebuffing Derrick Jackson’s Bid to Be the Next Sheriff
P.D. Lesko
Since 384 votes out of more than 40,000 separated the top two candidates for Sheriff, we may see a recount, but one must be requested. Ann Arbor's first Black Mayor Al Wheeler won by a single vote. In Ypsilanti, an incumbent…
Ann Arbor City Clerk Certifies Election Reform Ballot Proposals
by John Godfrey
In November 2024, Ann Arbor voters will decide to jettison partisan elections.
The Ann Arbor City Clerk has certified that a sufficient number of registered Ann Arbor votershave signed citizen-circulated petitions to…
Unchallenged in Nov., Alyshia Dyer Makes History: Becomes County’s First Female Sheriff-Elect
by P.D. Lesko
Derrick Jackson, the Sheriff's hand-picked successor, lost the August 6, 2024 primary election to former Sheriff's Deputy Alyshia Dyer in a close race that may require a recount. Dyer captured 43.53 percent of the vote…
Ann Arbor Road (and Special Event) Closures: Read ‘Em and Weep (or Rejoice)
Full closure of Earhart Road between Geddes Road and Pine Brae Street
7 a.m. Monday Aug. 5–5 p.m. Monday Aug. 26, 2024
R.L Coolsaet, on behalf of DTE, will be closing a section of Earhart Road to vehicle traffic to install a gas…
Jillian Kerry, Candidate for Supervisor in Scio, Faces Felony Charges for “Bunch of Silliness”
8/2/2024: This article has been corrected.
by P.D. Lesko
Fifty-seven year old Scio Twp. Trustee Jillian Kerry is once again running to be the next Supervisor of the Township. In 2020, Kerry ran against incumbent (now outgoing)…
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Minimum Wage Must Be Increased: 40 Percent of Restaurants Face Insolvency
by Scott McClallen
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on August 1 that the Republican Legislature illegally blocked two ballot proposals in 2018, paving the way for a minimum wage hike and new paid leave requirements.
The 4-3 ruling…
In Superior Twp., Supervisor Candidate Brian Clark Says He’s the Antidote to “Selfish” Politicians
by Brian Clark
I’m running for Supervisor of Superior Twp. because I think we’ve been doing politics wrong for so many years, it has become the most divisive topic in the country. Our elected officials have exploited their power and…
Washtenaw County Administrator’s Secret Memo Advocates For Major Millage Increase
by Ann Arbor Independent staff
Read the memo:
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The Ann Arbor Independent obtained from a tipster a copy of a secret memo written by…
Ramen: Greening It Up
by Ari LeVaux
Who among us doesn’t have a trick or two up their sleeve for when they make instant ramen? A vegetable or egg in the pot, your special sauce or powder, and if you’ve got some game perhaps a garnish on top. All…