Councilmember, Ward 1· 2022–2026
Cynthia Harrison
Ann Arbor
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- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:08:32
- Avg per meeting
- 4:54
- Segments
- 726
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Village of Ann Arbor Brownfield Amendment
About $35 million in future tax capture diverted from other taxing jurisdictions.
Near-campus upzoning (DC-2)
If UM buys the property, the city loses out on potential property tax revenue, which could hit our local budget.
Ashley Mews affordable housing covenant release
The land trust keeps the roughly $257,000-plus sale proceeds the city spent acquiring the units.
Student housing conditions at Saga
Interim council terms after the general election
Adaptive reuse of 709 West Huron Street
Adds two small rental units to the housing stock with no construction or city expense.
Kline's Lot sale for downtown housing
The lot currently generates zero tax revenue; the sale will produce proceeds and new property taxes, with amendments protecting nearby businesses during construction.
Affordable Housing Preservation
$500,000 appropriation plus sale proceeds tied to the Broadway property.
Towsley Preschool construction safety
West Liberty Street tree planting (Janet Osborn)
Unknown — no allocation was approved at this meeting.
housing debate
Your future rent or home value is practically on the ballot, depending on how these candidates decide to handle development.
Anson Brown building property-rights dispute
Owner reports tens of thousands in legal fees and inability to refinance.
Anti-Displacement Plan (DC-4)
Unknown consultant cost; a future appropriation is likely.
Green Rental Housing Ordinance Implementation and Enforcement Burdens
The new Insulate Ann Arbor program offers up to $250,000 (90% of costs) for income-qualified multifamily insulation projects and $75,000 (50%) for market-rate properties.
Housing Commission bonds for Patterson Project
No city funds pledged; bonds repaid from property rents.
511 W Jefferson St basement egress window
Percent-for-Art on Private Development
Could eventually generate new public art funding, but developers already face affordable housing and other requirements.
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and tree protections
The plan itself doesn't spend money, but the zoning rewrite it triggers will shape the city's tax base and infrastructure costs for decades.
421 W Washington St rehabilitation
The owners are investing substantial private funds to restore the house, which should help stabilize the block.
Decisions during term (19)
Recorded while Harrison was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
CA-2 Springhill Suites development agreement postponed
Resolution to Approve a Grant Agreement with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Housing Development Corporation for a Sub-Grant to Avalon Housing at 1146 S. Maple Road and Appropriate $500,000 (8 Votes Required)
DB-1: 1310 Wisteria Drive site plan and development agreement
DS-1: Brownfield plan for University Inn redevelopment, 2424 E. Stadium
DC-1: Small business development as strategic priority (as amended)
Resolution to Approve an MOU between the City of Ann Arbor, Downtown Development Authority and The Regents of the University of Michigan for the Elevate Art Program at McDivitt-White Plaza
CA-4 University Inn Development Agreement, 2424 E Stadium
Resolution to Approve the Marijuana Excise Tax Rebate Funds and National Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Agreements Between the City of Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, and The Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation
DS-1: 315 West Huron PUD site plan and development agreement (R-26-326)
Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Washtenaw 2030 District to Continue Program Development, Outreach, Engagement, and Support for Commercial Building Decarbonization ($300,000.00)
Resolution to Approve Kappa Delta Sorority Development Agreement, 805 Oxford Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yes, 0 No)
Resolution to Approve a Grant Agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and to Approve and Authorize Execution of Sub-Grant Agreements with the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation and the Ann Arbor Area…
Appointment confirmation (Economic Development Corporation Board)
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 1:152, 1:154, 1:156, 1:158, 1:159 and 1:160 of Chapter 7 (Downtown Development Authority) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-05)
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes - February 2026
Resolution to Approve Amended Arbor South Development Agreement, 2845 S. State St. Site Plan (SP24-0011)
DC-2 Arbor South Development Agreement Approved
Resolution to Approve the 350 S. Fifth Ave. Development Agreement for PUD Site Plan SP25-0009 (350 S Fifth Ave) (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 6 yes, 0 no)
2857 Packard — The Enclave of Ann Arbor Development Agreement (CA-9)
Voting record (1)(Development)
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