Rick Snyder, Former Michigan CIO Start Cybersecurity Firm SensCy in Ann Arbor
Rick Snyder, the governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019, has teamed up with his former state CIO David Behen to start a cybersecurity company. Behen is a former Facilities Manager for the City of Ann Arbor. He also worked for Washtenaw…
Bill Would Ban Sanctuary Cities in Michigan
by Genevieve O'Gara
In 2017, Ann Arbor City Council instructed the AAPD to stop collecting information pertaining to the immigration status of individuals. Council did not pass a resolution proclaiming Ann Arbor a "sanctuary city."…
Records Show State Police Fixed Speeding Ticket for Wife of Ann Arbor’s Former Chief of Police
by P.D. Lesko
A disgruntled AAPD officer alleged in a 2020 email to Council members that was released to The Ann Arbor Independent as the result of a Freedom of Information Act request, that Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox "cost…
Letter to the Editor: Taylor’s Harvesting of Emails Has Chilling Implications
by J.B. Miller
I read the article about Taylor's harvesting of public emails, likely for campaign purposes. As I read the article, I was curious to see who the campaign staffer was and looked closely at the header of the email graphic…
10 facts About Americans and Twitter
by Meltem Odabas
Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter has focused new attention on the high-profile social media platform, which was founded in 2006. Today, millions of Americans use Twitter to break and comment on…
AAATA Seeks Five-Year, $21.8M Proposal on Aug. 2 Ballot
by Scott McClallen
After losing about 5 million riders since 2017, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is seeking a $21.8 million tax hike over five years on the Aug. 2 primary ballot on property owners in the cities…
Letter to the Editor: The Taylor Machine Must Be Defeated
by John Smith
I view the Taylor Machine as an existential threat to effective, vibrant Democracy in this town. This Machine must be defeated. So, what is to be done? I believe it is essential to do two things, 1)…
A2Politico: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party’s Voter Suppression Must Stop
by P.D. Lesko
For the past several years, Chris Savage has chaired the Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP). Let's begin by acknowledging that there are plenty of good, honest people who belong to the group and who volunteer. A…
Film Review: “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank”
A hapless canine is recruited to protect a village of hostile cats in this animated reimagining of 'Blazing Saddles' voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Yeoh, Michael Cera and Ricky Gervais.
Rated PG, 1 hour 37 minutes
by Frank…
August 2022 Primary Election Guide
Since its launch in 2013, The Ann Arbor Independent has never endorsed in any political race or donated to any candidate. The A2Indy provides readers information to make their own decisions. The A2Indy takes…
