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Council Member, City of Ann Arbor

Ward 1

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member votes on local ordinances, the budget and contracts, and sets policy for the community.

Cynthia Harrison

DemocraticIncumbent

Ann Arbor City Council member (Ward 1); Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

The gist

  • Supports zoning changes that allow more housing types.
  • Pledges to strengthen transit and city services.
More about Cynthia
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  1. Supports zoning changes that allow more housing types.

    Who's in the Running to Run Ann Arbor?

    Candidate questionnaire · Ann Arbor Observer · annarborobserver.com

    “confronting exclusionary zoning practices”

  2. Pledges to strengthen transit and city services.

    Ann Arbor elects 3 new City Council members, both incumbents defend seats

    News coverage · The Michigan Daily · michigandaily.com

    “She led a reelection campaign focused on strengthening transit and city services and building more housing.”

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