Articles tagged: Larry Kestenbaum
with poll: Thousands of voters in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County cast ballots early
Posted: Nov 02, 2012After casting his ballot Thursday inside Ann Arbor's city hall, University of Michigan student Jared Boot breathed a sigh of relief knowing he had done his civic duty. Read more »
No-show at candidate forum gives Washtenaw County clerk chance to reflect
Posted: Oct 09, 2012When his opposing candidate did not show up at an election forum Monday night, incumbent Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum used the time to reflect on his past eight years in the office. Read more »
Veterans to receive photo IDs to reap discounts at private businesses
Posted: Aug 12, 2012For the first time, veterans in Washtenaw County will soon be able to receive a photo identification card. The cards primarily are intended for use at businesses to show staff the individual is a veteran ... Read more »
Meri Lou Murray remembered as 'a force of nature' in Washtenaw County's political history
Posted: Jul 26, 2012Meri Lou Murray, considered one of the most influential political figures in Washtenaw County history and the founder of the county's parks system, has died. Murray, who served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners ... Read more »
Confusion over redistricting leads to disqualification of Washtenaw County board candidate
Posted: May 19, 2012This story has been revised to correct the name of the candidate Dan Smith beat in 2010. A Democratic candidate is being disqualified from running for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners following some confusion ... Read more »
with poll: Statewide campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan kicking off in Ann Arbor
Posted: Dec 28, 2011(This story has been updated with comments from Charmie Gholson, communications director for the marijuana legalization campaign.) The push to legalize marijuana in Michigan is under way, and cannabis activists are planning to organize Thursday ... Read more »
Ann Arbor's 2nd Ward had highest turnout in last week's election
Posted: Nov 15, 2011Jane Lumm's ability to get out the vote appears to have contributed to her victory last week in the 2nd Ward race for the Ann Arbor City Council. The 2nd Ward had the highest turnout ... Read more »
Washtenaw County clerk tells city: 'You are leaving a scar in the middle of Ann Arbor'
Posted: Oct 27, 2011Larry Kestenbaum is asking City Council to save the 7 homes that could soon be demolished for City Place apartments, citing historical significance. Read more »
Washtenaw County board to shrink from 11 to 9 commissioners under approved redistricting plan
Posted: May 11, 2011A look at the new nine-district map of Washtenaw County approved tonight.The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will shrink from 11 to 9 members under a redistricting plan approved by the county's five-member Apportionment Commission. ... Read more »
Officials taking close look at plan to expand Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners from 11 to 12 seats
Posted: May 05, 2011A plan to redraw district lines and expand the number of seats on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners from 11 to 12 appears to be gaining support. The Washtenaw County Apportionment Commission held off ... Read more »
Washtenaw County redistricting process could increase number of seats on county board from 11 to 12
Posted: May 04, 2011Washtenaw County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum says the county's redistricting process could be complete after a meeting tonight, resulting in an increase in the number of districts for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners from 11 ... Read more »
Emotions flare at Washtenaw County board meeting in response to attacks on Mark Ouimet
Posted: Oct 21, 2010It was high drama at Wednesday night's meeting of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners as members of the Washtenaw County Republican Committee rose in defense of Republican Commissioner Mark Ouimet. "This is politics at ... Read more »
Washtenaw County Clerk releases findings on Commissioner Mark Ouimet's expenses
Posted: Oct 20, 2010(This story has been revised to correct information about changes to the county board rules. While the county board did change its rules this year, what hasn't changed in six years is which meetings commissioners ... Read more »
Republican Mark Ouimet accused of misconduct as 52nd District state House race turns ugly
Posted: Oct 10, 2010(Editor's note: This story has been revised to correct information about Mark Oiumet's spending on travel. The story originally stated that Ouimet spent $3,621 attending conventions and meetings outside the area. That information is incorrect ... Read more »
Links: A requiem for Arbor Update's six-year run online
Posted: Feb 05, 2010The long running local commentary weblog Arbor Update is shutting down. One of the features it has had is a sidebar of "other local bloggers." Â This week's link roundup captures that list before it's ... Read more »
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