Neighbors, In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the City of Ann Arbor municipal offices are closed today and our City Council meeting is moved to tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20th at 7 p.m. (Trash pickup will occur on its normal schedule). There are many events going on around Ann Arbor that honor MLK's legacy, including one at the AADL that feels particularly relevant right now: MLK and Militarism Today .  A Personal Update I want to share that I will not be seeking reel

Neighbors,   I hope you're all staying warm and looking forward to celebrating the holidays with your family and friends. In our last meeting of 2025, City Council meets next on Monday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Before my agenda highlights, here are a few items to share.   Compost Pickup and Christmas Tree Dropoff Sites  Weekly curbside compost pickup ended December 12th. During the winter, the city shifts to once-a-month compost cart collection in January (week of the 5th), Feb

Neighbors,   City Council meets next on Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Before my agenda highlights, here are a few items to share. Ann Arbor Police Department Launches New Transparency Dashboard The Ann Arbor Police Department has launched a new public transparency dashboard that gives residents easy access to regularly updated crime data. The interactive tool lets you explore incidents citywide, downtown, or by ward, with information going back to 2021. More detailed geogra