Candidates for Ann Arbor City Council to take stage at upcoming forums
Ann Arbor City Council candidates competing in the November general election will share their ideas about city issues as part of a series of forums being held next month.
The League of Women Voters in Ann Arbor is hosting the forums, which will be broadcast live from the Community Television Network studios at 2805 South Industrial Highway.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
- 7-7:40 p.m. — Ward 3
- 8-8:40 p.m. — Ward 5
Wednesday, Oct. 2
- 7-7:45 p.m. — Ward 1
- 8-8:45 p.m. — Ward 2
The forums will be rebroadcast regularly until the day before the election. They can also be viewed on the CTN website.
Members of the public can submit questions to candidates via lwv.ann.arbor.area@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting questions is 5 p.m. Sept. 27.
The 1st Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Sabra Briere against Independent challenger Jeff Hayner. A second Independent challenger, Jaclyn Vresics, has dropped out of the race.
The 2nd Ward race pits Independent incumbent Jane Lumm against two challengers — Democrat Kirk Westphal and Independent Conrad Brown, a member of the Mixed Use Party.
The 3rd Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Stephen Kunselman against Independent challenger Sam DeVarti, another member of the Mixed Use Party.
The 5th Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Mike Anglin against write-in challenger Tom Partridge.
In the 4th Ward, Jack Eaton, who defeated incumbent Marcia Higgins in the Democratic primary in August, is unopposed.
To see what else is on the Nov. 5 ballot in Ann Arbor and elsewhere in Washtenaw County, visit the county's elections website.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
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Comments
cindy1
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 : 7:57 p.m.
To create real change for the better, my opinion of course, I'd like to see these candidates mentioned in the article on council: Jeff Hayner, Jane Lumm, Steve Kunselman, Mike Anglin, Jack Eaton. And we might just luck out and have all of them beginning in November. A true "Peoples'" slate.
cindy1
Mon, Sep 9, 2013 : 4:05 p.m.
Sabra Brier voted for the underground parking boondoggle next to the library and the police/courts bldg. at Huron and 5th - both in the neighborhood of $50 million. She also voted to develop parkland owned by taxpayers, against bringing police & fire depts. up to national standards, against restoring some basic services, against decreasing the DDA capturing of taxes and having term limits for the DDA board... She's very much a friend to the DDA. Check out Jeff Hayner online - if you like the others I listed, you will not be dissapointed by Hayner. He will not sell out to special interests, developer's subsidies, etc. And he's very knowledgeable. Here's a recent a2politico.com article on Brieir: http://www.a2politico.com/2013/08/ward-1-incumbents-loopy-fundraising-letter-includes-outlandish-claims/
My2bits
Mon, Sep 9, 2013 : 3:07 p.m.
I'd go with all of your choices except Jeff Hayner, who seems to have little qualifications and is opposing one of the best council members we have had in ages, Sabra Briere.
Colorado Sun
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 : 10:16 p.m.
janelumm.org and kirkforcouncil.org are campaign websites for two candidates in the Second Ward.
Kai Petainen
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 : 2:33 p.m.
"The 5th Ward race pits Democratic incumbent Mike Anglin against write-in challenger Tom Partridge." did I read that right? wow.. um... ok. best wishes to the candidates.
Colorado Sun
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 : 10:13 p.m.
Yes, Tom Partridge is a registered write-in since he did not timely present the petitions he pulled earlier in the year. His registration allows write-in votes on his behalf to be counted.