Articles tagged: Christopher Taylor
Chosen location for Ann Arbor's newest dog park is 'offensive,' church pastor says
Posted: Jan 14, 2013Ann Arbor officials say the new dog park they are planning close to downtown is in response to residents' demands. But the leaders of nearby New Hope Baptist Church say a dog park at that ... Read more »
This I believe: Ann Arbor's future is bright
Posted: Dec 30, 2012On balance, I believe that the future of Ann Arbor is bright. Accentuating the positive, our indispensable strategic asset is secure and growing; our community is replete with talent and civic engagement; and the municipal ... Read more »
Ann Arbor officials respond to construction noise complaints, give ordinance changes initial OK
Posted: Nov 20, 2012Ann Arbor resident Eleanor Linn said she discovered holes in the city's noise ordinance after living next to construction for that made noise 13 hours a day, six days a week for more than a year and a half. Read more »
with poll: Should Ann Arbor spend $550K for next phase of work on new Amtrak train station?
Posted: Oct 15, 2012The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night will consider transferring $550,000 from the city's general fund cash reserves to fund the next phase of work on planning a new train station in the city. Read more »
Ann Arbor officials want to let voters decide if city should build new Amtrak train station
Posted: Oct 12, 2012Ann Arbor voters could get to decide whether the city should go forward with building a new Amtrak train station if a resolution on Monday's City Council agenda is approved. Read more »
with poll: 9 questions and answers about Ann Arbor's proposed tax for art in public places
Posted: Sep 26, 2012City Council Member Christopher Taylor answers nine commonly asked questions about the city's proposed public art tax on the Nov. 6 ballot. Read more »
Towing the line: Ann Arbor man upset with city for towing 'abandoned' vehicle while on vacation
Posted: Aug 26, 2012Seven weeks after moving to Ann Arbor from nearby Saline, Mahendra Ramsinghani and his wife still are learning the ins and outs of life in a new city. Read more »
with poll: Public art tax will go on November ballot in Ann Arbor following City Council approval
Posted: Aug 21, 2012Ann Arbor voters will be asked in November to approve a four-year tax for public art after the City Council voted Monday night to put the question on the ballot. The measure — sponsored by ... Read more »
with poll: Public art tax? Ann Arbor City Council considers putting question to voters in November
Posted: Aug 09, 2012Ann Arbor voters could be asked later this year to approve a four-year tax for public art if the City Council acts on a ballot proposal announced Thursday night. Read more »
OPINION: Ann Arbor is safe thanks to a police force that works well despite necessary budget cuts
Posted: Jun 06, 2012Anyone interested in thoughtfully analyzing whether Ann Arbor has made wise decisions regarding its police services should consider several factors: 1) What is our crime rate; what police services do we need? 2) What are ... Read more »
Ann Arbor council members working on plans to increase police and fire staffing
Posted: Apr 24, 2012The council members are working on plans that would boost staffing levels beyond those called for in the budget proposed by City Administrator Steve Powers. Read more »
Ann Arbor budget plan increases staffing in police, holds line on fire
Posted: Apr 17, 2012City Administrator Steve Powers received a round of applause Monday night after presenting a budget plan that avoids further cuts in the police and fire departments. In fact, he proposes increasing police staffing. The applause ... Read more »
Christopher Taylor: 'Effort to bring a new station to Ann Arbor remains very much alive'
Posted: Feb 11, 2012Ann Arbor officials announced Friday that plans to build a multi-modal Fuller Road Transit Center have been halted after a federal funding requirements changed the assumptions about financing. Christoper Taylor, a City Council member representing Ward 3, sent a letter to his constituents on Saturday, explaining aspects of the change. Read more »
Ann Arbor City Council tweaks rules regarding council emails again
Posted: Dec 07, 2011Ann Arbor City Council members may have been a bit overzealous in their attempts to be transparent about emails exchanged during council meetings. After tightening the rules around emailing during council meetings over the past ... Read more »
Ann Arbor City Council votes down proposal to cut public art funding in half
Posted: Dec 06, 2011A majority of Ann Arbor City Council members joined forces Monday night to block a proposal to reduce the city's funding for public art. The vote was an exact reverse from two weeks ago when ... Read more »
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