Councilmember, Ward 5· 2024–2028
Erica Briggs
Ann Arbor
About
Erica Briggs focuses her platform on urban development through increased housing options and sustainable infrastructure improvements. As an advocate for walking and cycling, she emphasizes creating a more connected and accessible city for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Campaign promises (2)
- developmentErica Briggs supports initiatives and plans to increase housing availability in Ann Arbor.Related votes
- infrastructureAs a walking and cycling advocate, Briggs campaigns on improving non-motorized transportation and infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:50:43
- Avg per meeting
- 6:09
- Segments
- 1160
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Top issues during term (11)(Environment)
Glue trap ban
Regional Deer Management Program
Natural Area Preservation and Bird City designation
A $1 million one-time federal grant, with $375,000 going to NAP restoration work.
Tree planting at Hikone Road near Living Hope Church
Costs for removal, stump grinding, and spring replanting depend on fund approval.
Equity-based park tree planting priorities
The committee discussed assigning a proportion of Elizabeth Dean Fund money to equity-based projects and a proportion to filling existing tree gaps.
Oak wilt prevention
Prevents potentially costly removal and trenching of infected tree clusters.
A2ZERO Week 2026 and community carbon neutrality
Roughly $1.4 million across the three contracts.
Electric Vehicle Rebates
Height exception sustainability standards
Raises developer compliance costs modestly; fee-in-lieu revenue will fund city solar and geothermal projects.
Beaver management in Washtenaw County drains
County drains and potentially city parks face maintenance costs for coexistence devices and tree protection, and liability under Act 222 for blockages that damage property.
Solid waste regulations update
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Briggs was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution to Approve an Increase to the Existing Sole Source Purchase Order with Source One Environmental, LLC for Sanitary and Storm Sewer Pipe Lining Supplies and Associated Parts for FY27 from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00
Resolution to Approve a Best Source Professional Services Agreement with Integrated Design Solutions (IDS) for Study and Design Required for WTP Environmental Laboratory HVAC System Improvements ($106,915.00)
Resolution to Approve an Increase to the Existing Sole Source Purchase Order with Source One Environmental, LLC for Sanitary and Storm Sewer Pipe Lining Supplies and Associated Parts for FY27 from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. MIG760104 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. WRP048825 v.1 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
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
Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for Environmental Assessments Required for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Award and the Congressionally Directed…
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Public Notice and Comment Period for the Barton Shore Drive Project, Application Number HQJ-STB4-QRH78 - Ann Arbor Public Services -…
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. MIG760103 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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