Nicole Brown will be the next Mayor of Ypsilanti. In the city the population was spread out, with 15.9% under the age of 18, 38.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A college town, Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University, founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School. Decent, safe affordable housing is a human right for everyone. Brown, a social worker, will assume the position vacated by current Mayor Lois Allen-Richardson, whose appointment to the office was its own milestone in 2020, as she became the first Black woman to hold the mayoral office in city history. "I felt like a lot of people in the community were appreciative of my time being a council member and were really supportive.. Brown is a social worker by trade but is not new to city politics. We wouldnt have a Black mayor of a city and definitely not a woman. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Solutions can be short term, mid term or durable enough to be long term. I think about the things that I learned about my ancestors and about the fights to be able to be included in this process, the democratic process, to be civically engaged, to be able to vote. These groups have all run, with huge success, without a single leader but with a variety of members stepping up to the plate when the time is right for them. Each candidate was asked to outline their stances on a variety of public policy issues listed below. Read reports, goals, and more published by the Mayor and City Council. The Ypsilanti Water Tower, adjacent to the campus of Eastern Michigan University, holds the unique distinction of being the winner of the Most Phallic Building contest. Domino's Pizza was founded in Ypsilanti in 1960 near the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Download a printable employment application. I just want us to be in community together and building together and thats what I want people to leave with when they think of me as a mayor, that were working together.. How would you describe your leadership style and how will that help the City of Ypsilanti become a better place? Lucas Smolcic Larson | lsmolciclarson@mlive.com, Housing, violence reduction rank among top concerns for Ypsilanti mayoral candidates. Brown specifically loves that the city has so many different types of people and spaces and is a place where everyone is accessible. Charter schools in the city include Arbor Preparatory High School. There was a point Im sure we never thought these types of things would happen. [32] As well, Ypsilanti is home to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) sponsored off-site extension center. I am not afraid to say I was wrong. Affordable and Available Housing. Lucas Smolcic Larson | lsmolciclarson@mlive.com, decisive triumph in a three-way primary race in August. What does Mayor Brown love about Ypsilanti? MLive/The Ann Arbor News partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. mlive.com 3 Ypsilanti leaders join race for mayor with city council seats also up grabs YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti City Council is headed for a significant shake-up with five of the seven. YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti voters will choose from among three candidates when they elect the citys next mayor in November, bringing a new face to the local office. "We didn't want to see the city have to go through a long drawn out process you know. I still call them they still check in with me and its been a valuable asset to my growth and my development, and I wouldnt be here without many of those people.. The Ypsilanti City Council will hold A Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. located in Council Chambers at 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Me'Chelle King is sworn in as council member representing the First Ward. Each candidate was asked to outline their stances on a variety of public policy issues listed below. Ypsilantis greatest assets is its people! The City of Ypsilanti, Michigan Fitness Foundation, and Michigan Department of Transportation are working on a pilot project to learn more about pedestrian safety in the City of Ypsilanti. Make your donation to WEMU todayto keep your community NPR station thriving. Please take a look at all the events upcoming within our community! At first, Brown did not see the connection between government and social work. Ward 2 Council Member Jennifer Symanns, a Democrat first elected in 2018, will serve another four-year term. I'm David Fair on a post-primary election Wednesday, and one of the closely watched races in the area was for mayor of Ypsilanti. We follow a code of ethics that specifically speaks to dignity and worth of the person, social justice, service, and integrity. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. View the City's current employment opportunities and submit an online application. YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) A Michigan mayor resigned Tuesday, a week after she said she supported the appointment of a human relations commissioner only . David Edwards 1867-68. With having such a high millage rate, the City doesnt appear to manage the assets it has properly with that tax revenue. 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My leadership style is participative and I seek to be inclusive in decision making. June 23, 2020 / 12:59 PM / CBS Detroit. It's the comment that sparked community outrage, protests and now her resignation. Morgan, elected to City Council in 2018, served most of one term before resigning in early June citing housing challenges that forced him to move out of his ward. One of my main goals is to help foster a more transparent government structure, so that people know whats going on, that they feel like theyre tapped in, that its not like difficult to get information or to get their concerns or questions or ideas to us, Brown said. From beautiful parks to beautiful people, there are many uniquities about the city of Ypsilanti that attract people. Former Ypsilanti City Councilwoman Anne Brown becomes the second to announce a bid to succeed current and outgoing Mayor Amanda Edmonds. I think that the one thing that I have always been aware of is my identity and who I am. Ypsilanti once had its own daily newspaper, the Ypsilanti Press, but that paper closed June 28, 1994, after 90 years in business. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The City of Ypsilanti has the highest millage rate in Washtenaw County. David Edwards 1864-65. Elected leaders are a representative of the people and as such should listen with an open ear and open mind to understand the needs of citizens and to realistically address those needs through our responses and action. Create an annual staff appreciation event with a proclamation Seek more federal funding to augment operations such as Fire, Police, and Parks and Recreation. It doesnt have to be this way. The Tridge is a three-way wooden footbridge under the Cross Street bridge over the Huron River at 421444N 833642W / 42.24561N 83.61160W / 42.24561; -83.61160. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Nicole is running for Mayor of Ypsilanti! Ypsilanti Community Utility Authority will acquire, construct and install certain improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, including improvements to the plants ultraviolet disinfection system, headworks odor control system and influent well. Part 7", "Living Wage Wins In Ypsilanti: Is Ann Arbor Next? The racial makeup of the city was 61.40% White, 30.58% African American, 0.44% Native American, 3.18% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 3.01% from two or more races. The last Kaiser car made in Ypsilanti rolled off the assembly line in 1953, when the company merged with Willys-Overland and moved production to Toledo, Ohio. There were 9,215 housing units at an average density of 2,094.0 per square mile (808.5/km2). Echo Interviews: Kings of Color President Dylan Hughey discusses Black History Month. About 16.9% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over. Following her service on the council for eight years, Brown said she believed she had the experience to take the next step. Ypsilanti is often shortened to "Ypsi," particularly in spoken conversation and local/regional usage. The next meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2023 at 6:30pm. Everyone should be able to purchase decent, safe housing regardless of their income. YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti residents made history on Tuesday, Nov. 8, electing a Black woman to serve as the city's mayor for the first time. 13.6% were of German, 6.8% Irish, 6.4% English and 5.5% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. This would allow for our law enforcement to focus on the tasks specific to their skillset and move these personal and interpersonal crises to be addressed by the crisis response team. I am open to changing my mind when presented with new information. Currently, housing access and the lack of affordable housing is one of the most serious problems in Ypsilanti. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidate and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. The median income for a household in the city was $28,610, and the median income for a family was $40,793. And in Ward 1, Democrat Roland Tooson was elected for a partial two-year term in the seat currently held by Jones-Chance. "The decisions that were making are gonna impact you and your families if you choose to have them, where you live if you choose to live here, wherever you choose to live., Getting involved now will allow young people to work to create change sooner rather than later. As Mayor, I worked with Johnny Lawrence last summer to do the summer Jazz series at Riverside Park. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. John H. Burton (July 18, 1910 - January 1992) was an American politician who served as the first African-American mayor of Ypsilanti.. Ypsilanti is facing a number of challenges but housing security is the most pressing. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Me'Chelle King, Council Member - Ward 1 P hone: (734) 657-1030 Term Expiration: November 2026 Email : Roland Tooson, Council Member - Ward 1 Phone: (734) 635-3605 Term. YPSILANTI, MI One Michigan mayor is out of a job after making racial comments during a June 16 city council meeting. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.96. Burton was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 18, 1910, the son of Dahlia and George Burton. The municipal government of today does not serve the interests of the vast majority of Ypsilantians. For over 20 years Ive served as an elected leader representing Ypsilanti. It is our job as well to give it to you, Brown said. Its important to get proximate to the issues if we want to effectively address them. That's the first order of business and then the greater city, I had some responsibility for that also. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidate and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. Hamilton will be closed at Washtenaw to Pearl on Tuesday 11/15. YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti residents made history on Tuesday, Nov. 8, electing a Black woman to serve as the citys mayor for the first time. "[65][66][67], "Ypsilanti" redirects here. The City of Ypsilanti's Mayor is elected every four years. She also said she has had access to activities and events that bigger cities most likely would not offer. In Ward 3, Democrat Desirae Simmons, a community organizer and co-director of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, beat nonpartisan candidate Ashanti Allona Harris with nearly 76% of the vote for a seat currently held by Council Member Evan Sweet, who was appointed this year. )and the representatives of this local area must be in touch and in tuned with the needs of the people from most valuable to most vulnerable. Roland Tooson will join her in representing the First Ward, and Desirae Simmons was elected from the Third Ward. Our city staff have remained dedicated and committed to serving our residents. 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