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Councilmember, Ward 2· 2024–2028

Jon Mallek

Ann Arbor

About

Jon Mallek's campaign for the Ann Arbor City Council 2nd Ward seat centered around advocating for mindful urban growth. As a state environmental policy advisor, his platform emphasized balanced development and sustainable community planning.

Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Jon Mallek campaigned on 'mindful growth' for the city in his bid for the open 2nd Ward seat.

At a glance

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Term ending Nov 12, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
49:42
Avg per meeting
3:06
Segments
474

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑May 2026[18]

AFSCME Contract Negotiations

Union contract settlements directly affect the city's personnel costs, one of its largest budget items.

critical→Sep 2026[17]

Proposal E — public power ballot initiative

Ongoing litigation carries legal costs for the city, though no figure was stated.

high↓Jul 2026[17]

Tenants' Right to Organize ordinance

Enforcement costs for the city are uncertain; the administration has flagged investigation burdens.

high↑Mar 2026[16]

Dean II Rezoning and Area Plan

Critics say using a PUD instead could have yielded 36 affordable units or about $3.5 million for the affordable housing fund.

medium↓Jan 2026[13]

City Administrator Evaluation and Compensation

$28,400 in combined new compensation ($20,000 retroactive salary increase plus $8,400 one-time payment).

high↓May 2026[12]

Ashley Mews Short-Term Rental Zoning

Could affect hosts' investments and the supply of long-term rental housing; fiscal impact undetermined pending staff review.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Greenbelt farmland preservation

Greenbelt dollars that would have gone to this easement stay in the program's budget instead.

high↓Mar 2026[10]

Sustainable Energy Utility expansion

$2 million total in purchase orders ($1.5 million batteries, $500,000 solar).

high→Oct 2026[9]

public power ballot proposal

Local taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive $1 billion price tag if this public power utility gets built.

medium↑Aug 2026[9]

Ann Arbor for Public Power ballot question

Your monthly electric bill and local tax dollars are directly on the line depending on who ends up running the power grid.

high↓Jan 2026[8]

Golden Paintbrush Awards

The commission is considering creating physical awards from copies of artistic manhole covers, using clay and a kiln at no stated cost yet.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Kline's Lot Proceeds and Strategic Property Acquisition Fund

$9.7 million in one-time proceeds allocated across reserves, housing, shelter, police records, street lighting and land acquisition.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

city attorney salary

Your property taxes are directly covering this repeated $30,000 bump for the city's top legal officer.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Rent Transparency and Mandatory Fee Ban Ordinance

Could shift advertised base rents upward as mandatory fees are folded into rent, with no direct city cost noted.

high↓Sep 2026[4]

renewable energy

It could save residents money on their energy bills over time while keeping clean energy dollars local.

medium↓May 2026[2]

U-M Potential Purchase of Concordia University

187 acres would remain tax-exempt if purchased by U-M.

medium↓Oct 2026[2]

utility management

While upfront setup costs exist, pooling resources statewide should help keep our local clean energy investments smart and cost-effective in the long run.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

municipal utility ballot initiative

Setting up a city utility could cost taxpayers millions upfront, but fighting this lawsuit drains city legal funds right now.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

municipal utility

You could see lower power bills eventually, but setting up a whole new city utility is going to cost a fortune upfront.

high↓Oct 2026[2]

municipal utility board

No immediate change to your utility bills or city spending, since the current system stays in place.

Decisions during term (19)

Recorded while Mallek was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

deniedVoted yes2-7Nov 5, 2026

DC-1 amendment: $257,000 repayment to general fund

approved9-0Nov 5, 2026

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Utilities Instrumentation Services (UIS) for Electrical Preventive Maintenance at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), RFP No. 26-43 ($319,305.00) and to Appropriate…

approved9-0Nov 5, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the General Services Agreement with Waste Management of Michigan, Inc. (WM) for the Transport and Disposal of Dewatered Centrifuge Cake from the Water Resource Recovery Facility and to Appropriate…

approved9-0Oct 19, 2026

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Tyndale Enterprises, Inc. for the Public Services Area Managed Clothing (Uniform) Program (RFP 26-35)

approvedOct 13, 2026

Interim Period Resolution Between General Election and New Terms

approvedSep 8, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. for General Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (Additional $100,000.00 for a Contract Total of $600,000.00)

approvedSep 8, 2026

Resolution to Temporarily Relocate Precinct 5-45 to Bach Elementary School, 600 W. Jefferson Street, for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 due to an Ongoing Construction Project at Slauson Middle School

approvedSep 8, 2026

Resolution to Approve the Location and Hours of City Clerk Satellite Offices on the University of Michigan Campus and Extend the Days Authorized for Early Voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election at the UM Museum of Art (UMMA) and…

approved3-0Sep 3, 2026

26-1472 — Establish Absent Voter Counting Boards and Receiving Boards for the November 3, 2026 General Election

approvedAug 6, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment no. 1 to the General Services Agreement with Ann Arbor Door Systems, Inc. for Overhead and Roll-up Door Preventative Maintenance, Assessment and Repair ($60,000.00 Increase, Total Contract Not to Exceed…

approvedAug 6, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with OHM Advisors for General Civil Engineering and Surveying Services (Additional $250,000.00 for a Contract Total of $900,000.00)

approved6-0Jul 14, 2026

General Maintenance Fund Allocation

approvedJul 6, 2026

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Facility Service Janitorial LLC d/b/a Facilities 360 for Janitorial Services at the Water Treatment Plant, RFP 26-25 ($150,000.00)

approvedJul 6, 2026

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Yarrington Services Incorporated d/b/a Koala Insulation of Greater Ann Arbor for Weatherization Services Related to Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization Work ($400,000.00)

approvedJun 15, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment Two to the General Services Contract with Farmer & Underwood Trucking, LTD. for Aggregate Materials and Hauling Services for Excavation and Street Sweeping Waste, ($60,159.00 Increase, Total Contract Not to…

approved11-0Apr 20, 2026

Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Legacy Land Conservancy for Conservation Easement Services ($500,000.00)

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 a General Services Agreement with Comprenew to Execute Sustainable IT Management and Household Electronics Collection Events ($110,000.00) (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)