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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ann Arbor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ashley Mews affordable housing covenant release
The city is giving up on two condo units bought for affordable ownership housing — the model proved unworkable — and will explore selling them to the Community Land Trust, giving the trust sale proceeds.
Village of Ann Arbor Brownfield Amendment
Council approved the city's first for-profit MSHDA TIF brownfield plan — about $35 million in tax capture for a 307-unit mostly market-rate apartment project with a $2.5M affordable housing fund payment, all-electric units but gas common areas, and a large parking structure.
Interim council terms after the general election
State law now bars swearing in new council members before December 1, but the charter ended terms earlier — the council extended current terms to prevent a gap in representation and keep the mayor pro tem in place for emergencies.