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Council Member, City of Ann Arbor

Ward 4

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1
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Taxes & budget

  • Aidan SovaDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • James TrostNo Party Affiliation

    • Proposes expanding homestead property tax credits for seniors.

Housing

  • Aidan SovaDemocratic

    • Supports expanding housing supply through density.
  • James TrostNo Party Affiliation

    • Pledges developers bear the costs of growth, not residents.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Aidan SovaDemocratic

    • Pledges to modernize public transit and city services.
  • James TrostNo Party Affiliation

    No documented position found.

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