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James Leonard

Ann Arbor Observer Editor John Hilton Imposes Media Blackout on Ward 4 Candidate

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 21, 2022

by P.D. Lesko John Hilton, Editor, The Ann Arbor Observer. Dr. Mozhgan Savabiesfahani circulated her nominating petitions, collected her signatures and the Ann Arbor City Clerk judged that the candidate had collected at least 100…

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Ann Arbor Observer’s Coverage of Local Politics Criticized Sharply By Its Readers

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 24, 2017 21

Update: In its Aug. 2017 City Council candidate article written by James Leonard, the Observer states a married candidate's "girlfriend" donated thousands to the candidate's campaign. The woman named as David Silkworth's "girlfriend" is,…

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…

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A2Politico: The Ann Arbor Observer—“As you know, we made a serious error in reporting…”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 4, 2014 4

by P.D. Lesko IMAGINE MY SURPRISE when I opened the February 2014 issue of The Ann Arbor Observer and discovered my photo. The title of the piece? “A $250,000 Election: This Year’s City Council Race Is Shaping Up As The Most Expensive…

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A2Politico: The Debate Rages: Who Needs More Firefighters? Can You Feel The Heat?

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 18, 2014 3

by P.D. Lesko THE ANN ARBOR OBSERVER, recently published a piece about staffing and standards within Ann Arbor’s fire department. Council members and former Council candidates have alleged that The Observer takes pains to support the…

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City Officials Spend Heavily On Advertising In Monthly Tabloid & Rely Less On Advertising In Twice Weekly Newspapers

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Dec 31, 2013 2

THE ANN ARBOR Indepdendent accepts no advertising from local, county or state government, local universities or the Ann Arbor Public Schools. It is a policy that takes direct aim at bolstering the newspaper’s editorial independence. The…