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With votes tallied, let's
tone down the rancor Ann
Arbor News Congratulations to the winners of Tuesday's primary elections. You have taken on the responsibility for representing the rest of us - for hearing our gripes, for making decisions that some (maybe many) of us disagree with, for thanklessly slogging through seemingly endless meetings, all in the name of democracy. More . . .
Vote on Tuesday Ann
Arbor News Primary elections are typically low-turnout events in which poll workers could, if they were so inclined, take naps while waiting for voters. Not so this year - at least that's what we hope. Many local races will
be decided in the Aug. 8 primaries, as winners of the primaries will
likely face no significant challengers in November. Don't be caught
napping - head to the polls Tuesday and cast your vote.
Votes on police services prove to be unpopular Ann
Arbor News Times are about to change on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Three longtime incumbents lost their re-election bids in Tuesday's primaries to candidates who made public safety a centerpiece of their campaigns. And that might lead to a new approach on the controversial police services issue. More . . .
Primary to Decide Winner in 10th District County Race Ann
Arbor News Two lifelong Ann Arbor residents are vying for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioner's seat in the 10th District.
Commissioner Conan Smith is seeking his second term and a continuation of a local family legacy in public service in the Aug. 8 primary against local business owner Scott Snuverink, who is making his first run at public office. More . . .
Wireless Network Introduced at Washtenaw Community College
Eastern Echo Wireless Washtenaw is joining with 20/20 communication of Ann Arbor to bring a wireless, high-speed network to the county. Countywide deployment should start in October 2006, and be completed in early 2007, according to a projected online timeline. "Wireless Washtenaw is a commitment to create opportunity across the board in this county for individuals, families and businesses alike," said County Commissioner Conan Smith. More . . . City Budgets
Detroit Free Press Detroit gets practically all of the attention but many other, smaller Michigan cities are facing unprecedented fiscal crises. In fact, 70 are close to bankruptcy, according to Conan Smith, executive director of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance. More . . . Commission Delays Decision on Police Pact 3 Townships will continue to receive services without contracts
Ann Arbor News Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday delayed a decision on a police contract proposal for the three townships that sued over a previous contract offer. More . . . Inner Ring Metro Cities are Key to Regionalism Compromise on issues can help Detroit and Suburbs
Detroit Free Press Regional cooperation in southeast Michigan is the only way this state is going to climb up from the bottom of the many lists it anchors. However, there's one little problem with this prescription for prosperity: Metro Detroit doesn't have a great track record on cooperation. More . . . County to Accommodate Swimmers Religious Attire Washtenaw County to become 1st Michigan county to implement such a policy Ann Arbor News On one of the last days of school last June, Ann Arbor resident Jumanah Saadeh, then 13, changed into long gym pants, a head covering and a long-sleeved collared shirt and joined her classmates from Ann Arbor Open School at the Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti. More . . . Creating Collaborative Communities Conan Smith discusses regional collaboration
Michigan Farm Radio
Network Intergovernmental collaboration was the
topic of a major conference Conan spearheaded in November. Linking
urban redevelopment and farmland preservation will take innovative
strategies, he says.
More . . .
MEC Celebrates 25 Years of Defending Michigan's Air, Water and Land
Charles Stewart Mott
Foundation “We’ve been referred to as ‘quiche-eating, sandal-wearing freakazoids’ by former foes turned partners,” said Conan Smith, former director of land programs at MEC and now executive director of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, one of several agencies collaborating with MEC to advance the idea of smart growth in Michigan. More . . .
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