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Parks Advisory Commission

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…

Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice Members Object To Use of Religious Org. to Push Pols' $500M Transit Plan

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 20, 2012 2

by P.D. Lesko Ward 5 City Council candidate Chuck Warpehoski lists his job as the Executive Director of the tiny Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice on his City Council campaign web site as "community service." It's obvious that he's…

While Ann Arbor Pols Push Tax Hike, Street Repair Millage Fund Balloons & Miles of Roads Resurfaced Plummets

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 8, 2011 0

For more than five years, Ann Arbor residents have had to deal with a mismanaged and heavy- handed city sidewalk program which forced them to pay for repairing sidewalks along their property. City officials estimate property owners spent…

Ward Five Incumbent Mike Anglin Top Fundraiser in 2011 Field of Candidates for Council

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 24, 2011 2

Fifth Ward Council member Mike Anglin's pre-election campaign finance disclosure runs 29 pages. In the race to represent Ward Five on City Council, Anglin out-raised opponent Neil Elyakin by raising $6,850 to Elyakin's $5,923. Whereas…