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So, How Much Did AATA Spend on Its Failed Regional Transit Scheme? It’ll Cost Ya $1,538 to Find Out.

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 27, 2012 7

by P.D. Lesko Freedom of Information Act requests are governed by the notion that public government has the obligation to err on the side of transparency. It is also governed by the principle that if public records released would benefit…

Almost ALL Washtenaw County Townships/Cities Opt OUT of $500M Dollar Regional Transit Plan

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 23, 2012 10

by P.D. Lesko Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje doesn't have a good track record of getting other politicos to jump on board his transit schemes. The WALLY commuter train was supposed to run between Washtenaw and Livingston counties and be…

Council Members in Open Revolt: Challenge Mayor & Insist Transit Proposal Is Seriously Flawed

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 22, 2012 0

by P.D. Lesko Third Ward Council member Stephen Kunselman has been a pain in John Hieftje's butter dish ever since Kunselman knocked off Leigh Greden in the 2009 stunner of a primary election. While Kunselman won by a 6 vote margin, Greden…

Head of AATA Admits in Email That “Many Folks” Prefer That Millage Money Fund Existing City-Wide Transit, Not Proposed County-Wide Plan

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 18, 2012 0

by P.D. Lesko In September 2011, former Ann Arbor News reporter Tom Gantert did what he does best: published the truth. In point of fact, writing for Michigan Capitol Confidential, Gantert published information about the pay of staffers at…