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David Silkworth

2017 City Council Aug. 8 Primary Election Coverage Round-up

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Aug 4, 2017 0

On Tuesday August 8 Ann Arbor voters will go to the polls to vote in the City Council Democratic primary elections. The Ann Arbor Independent does not endorse in political races. We think our readers are informed enough to use the…

Ann Arbor Government

Updated: Council Candidates Taking Credit for the Work of Others (Including Their Opponents)

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 31, 2017 13

Updated: On Aug. 3, the Mayor sent out an email to residents in which he endorses Council candidates. Portions of Taylor's email have been added to this article. by Patricia Lesko "To lie about an issue is to be a politician. To lie…

Ann Arbor Government

Leaked Email—Council Member Seeking Re-Election Trying to Dupe Voters?

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 3, 2017 22

July 3: UPDATED: James Leonard emailed on July 3, 2017 to say that he does, indeed, intend to comment. His comments will be added when they are received. July 7: UPDATED: James Leonard's comment has been added. by Patricia Lesko Charles…

Ann Arbor Government

During Public Meetings, Records Show Two Council Members Spend Hours on Twitter and Facebook

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 14, 2017 31

Update: This article has been updated to correctly attribute the video screen capture photo of Council member Chip Smith to Ward 5 resident Kevin Leeser. by Patricia Lesko Public records turned over to the The Ann Arbor Independent…

Ann Arbor Government

Ward 5 Council Candidate David Silkworth Wants Local Government to “Put People First”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 8, 2017 13

by Patricia Lesko U.S. Navy veteran and Democrat David Silkworth has pulled nominating petitions to run for Ann Arbor City Council in Ward 5. Silkworth, an insurance executive, must gather 100 signatures of registered Ward 5 voters in…