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Councilmember, Ward 2· 2022–2026
Chris Watson
Ann Arbor
About
Chris Watson's campaign focuses on mindful growth and putting the needs of residents first in the 2nd Ward. His platform emphasizes a people-centered approach to municipal development and local governance.
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Campaign promises (2)
- developmentHe campaigned on 'mindful growth' for the 2nd Ward.
- transparencyHe announced a campaign that is 'centered on the people.'
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 34:58
- Avg per meeting
- 2:55
- Segments
- 332
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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Watson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedNov 5, 2026
Resolution to Approve the 2027 Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Council Budget
approvedAug 27, 2026
Budget Amendment Request — SPARK $25,000 reallocation
approvedAug 17, 2026
Resolution for Community Events Fund Disbursements from the FY 2027 Budget (R-26-336)
approved10-0Jun 15, 2026
FY2026 Budget Amendment (CA-22)
approved11-0May 18, 2026
DS-5: Adopt FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Millage Rates
approved11-0Apr 20, 2026
Resolution to Approve An Amendment to the Circular Economy Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to Amend the Budget to Lower the City’s Required Match Amount
approvedApr 6, 2026
Resolution to Appropriate Funds and to Amend the Wheeler Service Center Fund Budget ($150,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
approved9-0Mar 2, 2026
Resolution to Appropriate Fund and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Procure and Install Signage Related to Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities ($20,000.00)…
approvedJan 20, 2026
Resolution to Approve Adding 2.0 Full Time Employee Equivalents (FTE’s) to the Transportation Unit and Appropriate $87,500.00 to the FY2026 Major Streets Fund Budget (8 Votes Required)
approved11-0Jan 5, 2026
Resolution to Appropriate Funds and to Amend the Public Services Area Transportation Unit General Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget to Support the Removal of Neighborhood Watch Sign Removals ($18,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Voting record (0)(Budget)
No votes found matching Budget.