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How I stopped being an incidental NIMBY and started living my values
I was a NIMBY. Not on purpose. I had never even heard the term until a couple of years ago. But, I was one. Here’s the story of how I changed my mind.
Last updated on Jul 25, 2022 6 min read
a2council.vote
This is a statement that I read aloud at Council on Monday, July 18, 2022 announcing I’m here to announce a new community project to provide more accessible information about the actions of council.
Last updated on Jul 25, 2022 3 min read a2council
Open Letter to a Burns Park Neighbor
A neighbor wrote this response to Kim Winnick’s endorsement of Anne Bannister. It’s mostly been circulating on Facebook but I’ve reproduced it here so that people without an account can view it more easily.
Last updated on Jul 10, 2022 8 min read
Full Speed Ahead
Two years ago, I wrote a post describing a vision for the future of Ann Arbor. It’s two years later, election season, and time to check in on our progress.
Last updated on Jul 5, 2022 15 min read
A2Qouncil
A brief overview of the conspiracy theories that have been floating around Ann Arbor in recent years.
Last updated on Jun 24, 2022 16 min read
Consequences
Councilmember Hayner used a homophobic slur to attack the local press, and I think he should face consequences as a result.
Last updated on Apr 18, 2021 4 min read
Covid and Dining
Where I argue that we should in-person dining closed until people are vaccinated, particularly indoor dining.
Last updated on Feb 21, 2021 5 min read
Letter to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers
This is a letter I wrote to the canvassers to encourage them to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, since it seems that may not automatically happen.
Last updated on Nov 22, 2020 2 min read
The Future of Ann Arbor
Let’s solve our housing crisis. Vote for Lisa Disch, Linh Song, Travis Radina, Jen Eyer, or Erica Briggs.
Last updated on Feb 21, 2021 5 min read
On the AAPD Contract Renewal
a statement I intended to give at Ann Arbor City Council re: police contract negotiations and funding
Last updated on Jul 6, 2020 3 min read