Summary
Ann Arbor's city council is pushing back hard against a local ballot measure that wants to create a public power utility. They're warning voters it could stick the city with a staggering $1 billion bill.
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive $1 billion price tag if this public power utility gets built.
No clear group benefits yet, since the council warns the huge price tag will outweigh any potential perks.
Everyday taxpayers could get hit hard with massive costs if this billion-dollar plan goes sideways.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Ann Arbor council comes out against public power ballot proposal, says it could cost city $1 billion
Ann Arbor council comes out against public power ballot proposal, says it could cost city $1 billion Planet Detroit
Ann Arbor for Public Power’s ballot proposal will be in voters’ hands in November — here’s what to know
Ann Arbor for Public Power’s ballot proposal will be in voters’ hands in November — here’s what to know The Michigan Daily
DTE-backed group loses appeal to exclude public power proposal from Ann Arbor ballot
DTE-backed group loses appeal to exclude public power proposal from Ann Arbor ballot ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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