Voters in Ann Arbor had four ballot proposals to decide in the general election. Two passed. Two failed. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the results and his perspective on what the decisions mean to the city.
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Washtenaw County has elected its next Water Resources Commissioner. Evan Pratt decided against running for re-election after serving four terms. Former Saline Mayor and State Representative Gretchen Driskell won the race. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the priorities and challenges of the new job.
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Washtenaw County put four millage questions before voters in the general election. All of passed by wide margins. Voters also reelected all nine democrat commissioners, including Yousef Rabhi. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Rabhi after a long election night to discuss these matters.
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Ann Arbor Democrat Debbie Dingell easily won another term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Yet, she felt somewhat of a loss when Former President Donald Trump won a second term in office. Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the concerns, and hopes, about the future.
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Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Washtenaw County officials recently finalized the purchase of the 26-acre plot of land the former Cheney Elementary School sat on with the intent to build a state-of-the-art community and recreation center in the school's place, leading some Ypsilanti residents wondering how this new initiative will uphold the legacy of Willow Run Schools, as well as the school's namesake. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discusses everything that led to this project becoming a reality with Ypsilanti Community Schools trustee Jeanice Townsend.
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As results are still being tallied, Michigan Democrats are staring down a difficult path in many statewide races. We have more in this joint report from Rick Pluta and Colin Jackson.
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Ann Arbor voters have shot down moving to non-partisan municipal elections and public funding for local candidates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The Ann Arbor School Board will have a new look next year with three new members getting elected Tuesday night. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.
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The results are in for the races for the Michigan House of Representatives, including those that are located in, or cover parts of, Washtenaw County.
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It was a clean sweep for incumbent Democrats in the races for Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.