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 (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 Briggs was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(Roads)
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