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 (15)(Roads)
Carey Street one-way conversion and Division bikeway extension
Part of the DDA's Division Street bikeway extension project ahead of spring 2027 resurfacing.
Bike Lane Maintenance and Enforcement
Funded through a $500,000 council-allocated Vision Zero budget amendment.
Transit updates and federal funding
$25 million in federal funds for low-emissions buses has been unblocked.
Blake Transit Center Relocation
None directly to the city; construction supports the 350 S. Fifth affordable housing project.
Fourth Avenue Construction and Summer Event Pauses
The city appropriates $2,188,032 in contributing funds.
DDA capital project construction
North Main Street redesign
Nixon Road Public Art Opportunity Lost
The 1% art set-aside from a smaller resurfacing project would likely be too small for meaningful artwork.
South Barton Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Grant funding sought; no city match amount stated.
Transportation Commission Meeting Access
Ann Street Curb Cut Closure at 201 N Main Street
Restoration of two-way traffic on Ingalls and Kingsley
2027 street and sidewalk millage elections
A new millage would raise property taxes if approved by voters in 2027.
Washtenaw/Huron road reconfiguration (CA-10)
Miller Road construction completion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Watson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.