Ann Arbor, MI - An informational session is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Larcom City Hall for community members to learn about a potential Sports Illustrated (SI) Resorts to develop a sports-themed hotel and…

Ann Arbor Launches Community Survey for Comprehensive Plan ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 11, 2024 - Community members are invited to participate in an online survey as the City of Ann Arbor begins the update process for its Comprehensive Plan.…

ANN ARBOR, MI -- City of Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trash and recycling curbside…

Ann Arbor, MI -- The City of Ann Arbor was awarded the Carbon Reduction Grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), which will allow the city to transition DTE-owned streetlights from high pressure sodium to light emitting…

City of Ann Arbor Reaffirms Support for Unarmed Crisis Response Program ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 27, 2023 - The City of Ann Arbor is reaffirming its support for the establishment of an unarmed crisis response program. In April 2021, City…

Ann Arbor Installs More Solar in 2023 Than Any Year on Record ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 18, 2023 - Ann Arbor has installed 219 solar systems as of Dec. 14, making 2023 the biggest year for solar installations in the city’s history.…

Ann Arbor City Administrator Announces Police Chief Recommendation ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 18, 2023 - Monday, Dec. 18, City Council will consider a recommendation by Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. to appoint Andre Anderson to…

Ann Arbor, MI — The City of Ann Arbor regular, seasonal curbside composting pickups will conclude Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. In 2024, the city will once again offer winter pickup of compost carts as part of the monthly winter composting program.…

Ann Arbor Calls for Artist Proposals to Design Bicentennial Basketball Court Murals ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4, 2023 — The Ann Arbor bicentennial is in 2024; and the city is now seeking an artist to help commemorate the historic occasion.…

Meet the Candidates for the Ann Arbor Police Chief Position Reception Thursday, Nov. 30; Interviews Friday, Dec. 1 ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 27, 2023 - The City of Ann Arbor is announcing a public reception for community members to meet the four…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor was awarded $182,360 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs through their Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program to renovate the Bryant…

Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor has been recognized by CDP as one of 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation. Designed to…

Ann Arbor, MI - Celebrating a city’s 200th birthday is not an everyday event. As the City of Ann Arbor approaches this milestone, leaders recognize there’s no consulting with those who helped plan the centennial; and, because of the…

Ann Arbor, MI -- Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed for the observation of Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. City trash, compost and recycling…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor, in collaboration with its contracted compost site operator, WeCare Denali, is changing the kinds of manufactured compostable products accepted for processing at the City’s compost facility. Beginning Jan.…

Ann Arbor, MI - Effective Saturday, Oct. 21, Deputy Chief Patrick Maguire is expected to assume the role of interim chief of police. According to City of Ann Arbor Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr., he will provide this interim chief recommendation…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are working in tandem on a pilot program to add more bicycle parking within the public right-of-way around Ann Arbor, as framed in the city’s Vision…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 8, 2023 — The City of Ann Arbor is tapping the inspiration and skill of Ann Arbor residents to design a flag for the City, meant to encourage joy and civic pride in the community. The competition is open to city…

Ann Arbor Bicentennial Coordinating Committee - Message from the City Administrator Happy summer! As we advance toward our planned yearlong celebration of the City’s bicentennial in 2024, we are excited to provide this summer touch-point…

Natural Area Preservation Workdays and Events in September ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 16, 2023 — City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental…

Meet the Candidates for the Ann Arbor Police Chief Position Reception August 14; Interviews August 15 ANN ARBOR, Michigan, August 11, 2023 — The City of Ann Arbor is hosting a public reception for community members to meet the four…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor will soon be adjusting its seasonal curbside compost collection guidelines to include a limit of 10 paper yard waste bags per weekly set out. This limit is an important safety measure to protect city public…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor has launched a redesigned website to enhance online transparency, increase public access to important city information and create a more user-friendly site for all. The new site went live Aug. 1. “The…

15th District Court is Going Live with E-filing July 13, 2023 ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 6, 2023 -- The 15th District Court is pleased to announce that we have reached the final stages of our MiFILE Implementation for General Civil, Landlord…

Ann Arbor, MI - The Ann Arbor Greenbelt's 20th anniversary also marks the program’s first-ever affordable farmland purchasing opportunity via its buy-protect-sell initiative. Farmers are invited to submit a proposal to buy protected farmland…

Ann Arbor Receives State Funding for Multiple City Projects ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 5, 2023 – The City of Ann Arbor has been awarded $7.3 million in state funds that will be allocated to the following four city projects. In addition,…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 21, 2023 — After a three-year hiatus, the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission (HDC) announced its 36th annual Ann Arbor Historic District Commission Award honorees at the June 20 City Council meeting. Mayor…

A2ZERO Celebrates Three Years of Impact ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12, 2023 - Ann Arbor’s aggressive climate and sustainability plan and framework, called A2ZERO, just rounded out its third year and celebrated with a weeklong series of…

Ann Arbor, MI - Ann Arbor was recognized for its environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities program. As part of the annual Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge, local governments were awarded bronze, silver, or gold…

Ann Arbor, MI - City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories,…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioners Office have received the American Society of Civil Engineers “Michigan Section Quality of Life Award” for recent work to improve Benz Creek,…

Ann Arbor, MI - The City of Ann Arbor is delighted to announce the launch of the Pollinator-Aware Yard Care program, the successor to last year’s No Mow May campaign. The program focuses on encouraging property owners to support native…

ANN ARBOR, MI-- City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories,…

Ann Arbor, MI — The City of Ann Arbor has temporarily closed the southern trail at Kuebler Langford Nature Area while DTE power grid improvements take place. The trail will reopen when the work is complete and the trial is again safe for use.…

The City of Ann Arbor has contracted Davey Tree Expert Company to augment city staff efforts to pick up branches from the recent ice and snow storms. Due to continued snowy weather and remaining urgent tree issues, progress on branch pick up has…

Ann Arbor Bicentennial Coordinating Committee Unveils “A200” Logo Planning is underway for Ann Arbor’s 200th birthday, to be celebrated throughout the entirety of 2024, with a myriad of events that will be fun, educational,…

ANN ARBOR, MI —City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories,…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2, 2023 — The Ann Arbor 2030 District, in collaboration with the City’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI), has launched a new program designed to help commercial properties in Ann Arbor and…

Ann Arbor, MI --The City of Ann Arbor is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Transportation, through it’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, has awarded the city $3.8 million in support of goals laid out in Ann…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2, 2023 — City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) will be conducting controlled ecological burns in local natural areas between February 17 and May 26. Burns are conducted on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 7…

Ann Arbor Fire Department Earns Improved Public Protection Classification Rating An Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) rating number is decreasing, and it’s a substantial point of pride. Effective May 1, 2023, the Public Protection…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 27, 2023 — Today, City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor attended a “Guiding Principles to Reduce Lead and Protect Families and Communities” White House event, which highlighted Ann Arbor, and other…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 17, 2023 — The Ann Arbor Community Academy (A2CA) is returning for a sixth year to provide a closeup look at local government. The popular program, free and open to community members 18 years of age and older, will be…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 10, 2023 — City of Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan.…

Happy Ne????w Year! It has been an honor for me to serve the community over the past year as the city administrator. While I have learned a lot in that time, it is an ongoing process, and I firmly believe the more I learn, the better I will get in…

In April 2021, Ann Arbor City Council adopted resolution R-21-129 directing the city administrator to implement an unarmed crisis response program in the city of Ann Arbor…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 20, 2022 — Ann Arbor Municipal Center offices and the 15th District Court will be closed for the holidays on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26 (Christmas Eve and Day observed), as well as Friday, Dec. 30, and…

The City of Ann Arbor will once again provide drop-off disposal locations for used, undecorated Christmas trees beginning Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. The city provides four free drop-off locations at city parks?. The…

November 21, 2022 - ?The City of Ann Arbor will once again offer winter pickup of food scraps in compost carts in 2023. Regular weekly compost collections for 2022 will end Dec. 9, 2022, with monthly winter pickups of food scraps in compost carts…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 17, 2022 — For a second year in a row, Ann Arbor has been recognized by CDP as one of 122 cities and counties across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the…

Ann Arbor voters joined a small but growing number of communities to pass a local millage to fund climate action. Through the Community Climate Action Millage, Ann Arborites will invest an estimated $7 million per year for 20 years to fund local…

City Offices Closed for Veterans Day Holiday; Trash, Recycling and Compost Curbside Service Unaffected Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court, will be closed…

The City of Ann Arbor’s Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan efforts continue. In the scope of this project, the city is conducting an evaluation of alternatives to identify the preferred approach to meet the drinking water needs of the…

Ann Arbor, MI – As of Nov. 8, 2022 at 10 p.m. — An update from the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office notes that Ann Arbor polling places are continuing to report 2022 General Election results. Due to high turnout at the city’s Election…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3, 2022 — City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and…

City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor is attending an in-person, half-day forum at the White House today titled, Communities in Action: Building a Better Michigan. The event is part of a new series to hear from local elected officials and…

Join Ann Arbor NAP for November Events City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor's natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal…

Ann Arbor Water Begins Today Continued Commitment to Excellence Culminates in Unified Brand for City Water Services The City of Ann Arbor is introducing a new brand for its water services: Ann Arbor Water. The mission of Ann Arbor Water’s…

Ann Arbor, MI -- At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, staff at the City of Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant discovered a discharge of partially treated wastewater due to low water levels in the ultraviolet disinfection channels,…

Ann Arbor to Offer 2022 Fall FreeTree Giveaway The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations 10,000 Trees initiative will be holding the annual Fall FreeTree Giveaway Sunday, Oct. 2, 1–5 p.m. at the Leslie Science and…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 20, 2022 — The City of Ann Arbor is preparing those wishing to vote in the State General Election Tuesday, Nov. 8, by sharing useful information and providing greater ease, security and access to cast their ballot.…

September 19, 2022 - ?The City of Ann Arbor has hired its first director of organizational equity. Laura Orta started with the city Sept. 19 and will lead efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Orta will focus on strategic planning as…

2022 National Community Survey™ Results Show Quality of Life Remains High, though Cost of Living and Housing Affordability Concerns Remain ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 15, 2022 — In June and July, 2,800 randomly selected residents…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2022 — Ann Arbor residents are invited to participate in a multi-week challenge to reduce their energy consumption, save money and win prizes. The challenge, known as the Resident Race to Zero Home Energy…

Ann Arbor to Begin Water Treatment Plant Project Planning The City of Ann Arbor (City) is beginning a project to create a plan for rehabilitating the City's Water Treatment Plant (WTP). To ensure reliable, high-quality water into the future, the…

August 15, 2022 - ?The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is accepting applications for its next group of A2ZERO Ambassadors, which will begin in November 2022. The A2ZERO program provides insights, connections,…

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The Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 2; and city polling places will be open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Registered voters in line by 8 p.m. will be eligible to vote. Voters must show their photo ID to vote. Those who do not have an acceptable photo ID…

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 22, 2022 — Effective July 31, 2022, current Deputy Chief Aimee Metzer will assume the role of Interim Chief of Police. Metzer has served in the Ann Arbor Police Department since 1999, and has extensive patrol, detective,…

All Invited to Community Conversations with the Ann Arbor City Administrator Meetings scheduled July 26 (online), Aug. 8 (in person) and Aug. 9 (online); online survey now available ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 27, 2022 City Administrator Milton…

Ann Arbor has been recognized as a Gold-level community and “Walk Friendly" designation by the Walk Friendly Communities program (WFC). The WFC recognizes 23 cities and towns across the United States for prioritizing pedestrians and creating…

Ann Arbor Selects New Chief Human Resources and Labor Relations Officer The City of Ann Arbor has selected Debra Buckson as its new chief human resources and labor relations officer. Buckson will be responsible for the overall leadership and…

Independence Day Reminders: Fireworks Usage; City Municipal Offices Schedule; Curbside Pickup Service Delayed One Day ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 23, 2022 — City of Ann Arbor municipal offices, including the customer service center at Larcom…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6, 2022 — Recycling continues to evolve, and the City of Ann Arbor, historically a leader in the field, is responding by issuing updated cart stickers to reflect new recycling standards. This, along with the opening…

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6, 2022 — Beginning today, June 6, 2022, Ann Arbor firefighters will staff a Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) and provide basic life support via a first-of-its kind agreement in Washtenaw County. The six-month trial…

May 31, 2022 - The City of Ann Arbor Solarize program is celebrating a major milestone, surpassing 3 megawatts (MW) of new solar in the local community. Approximately 430 area homes have adopted solar energy through the two-year-old program; and…

City of Ann Arbor Recognized for Environmental Leadership The City of Ann Arbor is being recognized for environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities program. As part of the 2021 Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge,…