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Protected Bike Lanes Drive Economic Activity & Appeal to Millennials—What’s Ann Arbor Waiting For?

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 13, 2014 0

IN 2000 THERE were eight miles of bike lanes in Ann Arbor. City officials recently began touting the number of “lane miles” of bike lanes: 71.8 (a lane mile is a mile on one side of a two-land road). The mayor often tells media that Ann…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Entrenched Cronyism on City Boards and Commissions

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 12, 2014 0

K. INGRID AULT ran for Ann Arbor City Council and lost to incumbent Stephen Kunselman. Ms. Ault’s ideas and vision for the city did not appeal to the voters of her Ward. Ms. Ault was then appointed to the Parks Advisory Commission. The…

Enviro

Recycle Ann Arbor “Government Liaison” Gives Up Seat on Environmental Commission

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 7, 2014 0

A GROUP OF Ann Arbor City Council members including Ward 1 Council member Sumi Kailasapathy, Ward 2 Council members Jane Lumm and Sally Hart Petersen, Ward 4 Council member Jack Eaton and Ward 5 Council member Mike Anglin have been vocal…

Elections

Former City Council Member Wendy Woods To Host Free, Public Forum, “Running for Public Office 101”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 2, 2014 0

CURIOUS ABOUT RUNNING for the School Board or another public office next year? Wish you knew more about the ins and outs of throwing your hat in the ring? This year ten candidates are set to run for Ann Arbor City Council. However, in…

Featured

For Local Women, Fundraising Effort Secures a Work-Out Space Where Everyone Knows Your Name

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 1, 2014 0

by David Alexander WHEN JOY WOLFE ENSOR was a girl, she never fancied herself an active kid. She was always watching her brother play Little League instead of running around like other girls her age. It wasn’t until she turned 50 that…

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Director Unsure About Handling and Disposal of Suspected Drugs and Paraphernalia Found in Downtown Library Since 2011

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 30, 2014 0

JOSIE PARKER HAS been the Executive Director of the Ann Arbor District Library system for a dozen years. A native of Mississippi, she earned a BA in English from Auburn University. She holds a Masters in Information and Library Studies from…

Ann Arbor Government

EDITORIAL: A Rancorous Millage Campaign Benefits No One

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 29, 2014 2

Please note: Editorial Board member Katherine Griswold did not participate in shaping this editorial. A MEMBER OF a citizen group recently alleged that AAATA was involved in the theft of that group’s yard signs placed on…

A2Politico

A2POLITICO: The AAATA Bus Pass Blue Light Special

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 28, 2014 0

by P.D. Lesko THE PRESIDENT OF Washtenaw Community College recently endorsed AAATA’s proposed $22 million tax hike. In a statement, WCC President Rose B. Bellanca said, “The AAATA is a valuable resource for our community and for…

Featured

The Ann Arbor Independent Wins First Prize for Investigative Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 23, 2014 0

During a ceremony at which awards were given out to metro-Detroit media for reporting, headline writing, design, photography and blogging, among others, The Indy took home its first reporting award. AFTER BEING NOMINATED by judges in…

Ann Arbor Government

Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Get Second Largest Distributions of $60.9M in Supplemental Road Money

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 23, 2014 0

MICHIGAN’S GOVERNOR HAS been pushing Lansing lawmakers to craft a long-term solution to address the state’s crumbling roads. He has estimated that Michigan must increase road funding by more than $1 billion a year in order to significantly…

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