Ypsilanti City Hall will be closed on Thursday, June 1st due to construction. The median age in the city was 25 years. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population. I know that council, the mayor, and city staff do not have all the answers. Although I think that experience doesnt have much applicability to being a Mayor of a city, I have been involved in some township matters and elections in Jackson County and have been around local government. 00825 -- Student Media Development: Provides support for the Student Media program. It was in Ypsilanti that Preston Tucker (whose family owned the Ypsilanti Machine Tool Company) designed and built the prototypes for his Tucker '48. The per capita income for the city was $16,692. That move would would leave a vacancy for Ypsilanti elected leaders to fill next year on City Council. Ypsilanti has the second largest contiguous historic district in the state of Michigan,[19] behind only the much larger city of Grand Rapids. The City of Ypsilanti has the highest millage rate in Washtenaw County. That is not the case this year. Ypsilanti continues to lead the field in innovative solar use and expanding the market in our city. By 1963, Clara Owens established the Ypsilanti Greek Theater in Ypsilanti, Michigan for the performance of Greek theater productions. It is unthinkable that 26% of YCS students are homeless, and more are insecure. The Ann Arbor News ceased publication on July 23, 2009; it was replaced by a new Internet-based news operation, AnnArbor.com, which also produces print editions on Thursdays and Sundays. What does Mayor Brown love about Ypsilanti? The City of Ypsilanti The City of Ypsilanti (ip-s'-ln-t) was incorporated as a village in 1832 and as a city in 1858. How would you describe your leadership style and how will that help the City of Ypsilanti become a better place? There were 9,215 housing units at an average density of 2,094.0 per square mile (808.5/km2). I am open to changing my mind when presented with new information. Ypsilanti is served by daily newspapers from Detroit. It's the comment that sparked community outrage, protests and now her resignation. Read our full guidelines here. There will be virtual access at the Historic District Commission meeting 2/14/23. Roland Tooson will join her in representing the First Ward, and Desirae Simmons was elected from the Third Ward. "We didn't want to see the city have to go through a long drawn out process you know. As a former salesperson Ive learned the art of negotiation and closing the deal. 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 has played an important role in the automobile industry. My way is not always the right way nor is it the only way to get things done and I am open to other ways of thinking. My leadership style is participative and I seek to be inclusive in decision making. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. So we're grateful that the Mayor has done the right thing and at the end of the day this wasn't a hate campaign against the Mayor. Good morning. Ypsi Pride will host a large pride celebration on June 2 to kick off the start of pride month. June 25, 2020 / 10:28 AM I am open to changing my mind when presented with new information. During her time as an undergraduate student at EMU, Brown was a volunteer coordinator for VISION, overseeing all of the volunteer programs out of Diversity and Community Involvement. "De Niro flick films in Ypsilanti". "It feels very much like a community and somewhere that is not so big that like you get lost in the sauce.. It will be awarded to a full or part-time junior or senior EMU student majoring in journalism and working for the Eastern Echo. We know that specifically in Black and brown communities, when the police show up, theres immediately tension. 01049 -- EMU Echo Editor Endowed Scholarship: Provides financial support for the current EMU Echo Editor. In addition, I have been a member of city council since 2014 and have the experience necessary to serve in the capacity of Mayor of Ypsilanti. Brown also wants to increase Ypsilantis affordable housing and ability to bring in new businesses, as well as keep the city accessible to residents who want to stay here. There will be a Historic District Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, Council Chambers. Community violence is also an issue that is plaguing our city. Harriette Arnow's book The Dollmaker, which was made into a film starring Jane Fonda, focused on the lives of these "Ypsituckians. It doesnt have to be this way. Ypsilantis greatest asset is its people. YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) A Michigan mayor resigned Tuesday, a week after she said she supported the appointment of a human relations commissioner only . Who will. Heres whats changing for voters, Washtenaw County board race pits incumbent against Ypsilanti City Council member, 3 Ypsilanti leaders join race for mayor with city council seats also up grabs, Heres whos running for new Michigan House seat in Ypsilanti area, Ypsilanti City Council candidate drops out of race, but will still appear on ballot. The Ypsilanti City Council is comprised of a Mayor, who is elected by voters in the city at-large, and 6 Council Members elected from the City's 3 voting wards. from Stowes Teachers College in St. Louis. Brown was involved in many student organizations including Young Beautiful Black Women and NAACP, as well as sorority Delta Sigma Theta, which she still advises. I think that its important for us to really be tight knit and work for the greater good of everyone.. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Hamilton St between Harriet and Michigan Ave will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, 5/2, for YCUA work. Additionally, Ypsilantis high taxes are partially due to a 38-acre piece of undeveloped land on Water Street, which the mayor has hope to develop on in the near future. Ypsilanti voters have selected Nicole Brown to serve as the city's next Mayor. Images from top to bottom, left to right: Ypsilanti Performance Space, "Ann Arbor Votes $5 Fine For the Use of Marijuana,", Iggy Confidential June 12, 2015 50 mins 30 seconds. I am excited to see what we will bring with this new culture that council will have, and I hope that we will be able to work together on issues for the community, Simmons said. The study researched the effects of preschool on the later lives of low income children from the area. The Democrat will soon replace sitting mayor Lois Allen-Richardson. With Ypsilanti being a heavily Democratic area, the primary winner often runs unopposed in the November general election. "I felt like a lot of people in the community were appreciative of my time being a council member and were really supportive.. I wanna know whats going on and I want students and staff and faculty to know that they can reach out to me if theres something happening that they want the citys involvement or presence there and I will do my best to make that happen, Brown said. Help Improve Pedestrian Safety in Our Community! As a community organizer Ive learned the process of informing and empowering the public about serious issues and seeking creative solutions to benefit the community. Through some of these experiences, Brown was able to recognize her connection to service. Nicole Brown will be the next Mayor of Ypsilanti. 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. Brown is a social worker by trade but is not new to city politics. Solutions can be short term, mid term or durable enough to be long term. Black and Indigenous residents have long standing roots in Ypsilanti, have made this city what it is, and are owed debts on municipal-level systemic racism in its many forms, including redlining, the destruction of Black neighborhoods and businesses to build I-94, urban renewal, over-policing, a neglectful Covid-19 response that devastated Black residents here in particular, and various forms of land grabs from Indigenous groups that include Water Street. The City of Ypsilanti has elected a black woman Mayor for the first time in city history. [1], The Huron River flows through Ypsilanti with Ford Lake on the southern edge of the city. You can support the Echo by donating through the EMU Foundationand selecting to apply your gift to a specific fund. Her position as an outreach coordinator placed her right back in Ypsilanti, often around organizers, nonprofit leaders, and government officials. Read on. And in Ward 1, Democrat Roland Tooson was elected for a partial two-year term in the seat currently held by Jones-Chance. A look inside Geoff Larcoms lifelong career in journalism and media and his iconic tenure at Eastern Michigan University, Podcast: Gov. Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should NOT be considered as an endorsement. Painter Fay Kleinman moved to Ypsilanti in the late 1980s with her husband, pianist Emanuel Levenson. Ypsilanti is the historic site of Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, the fourth normal school established in the United States, and the historical campus of Cleary Business College, now Cleary University. After two terms on city council, Nicole Brown recited the oath to officially become the first Black woman to be elected mayor of Ypsilanti. Some of my goals, if elected, are to work to develop an unarmed crisis response team within the City of Ypsilanti to assure that the basic needs of community members are met by individuals most appropriate to serve them. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We have a diverse population of workers, professionals, business owners and students. Nicole Brown received 76% of the vote in defeating nonpartisan challenger Amber Fellows and Libertarian Mark Alan King. He graduated with a B.A. The city is bounded to the north by Superior Township and on the west, south, and east by Ypsilanti Township. Incumbent Lois Allen-Richardson has been unseated. Make your donation to WEMU todayto keep your community NPR station thriving. David Edwards 1867-68. The Ypsilanti City Council declared Lee Osler's "Back To Ypsilanti" the city's official song in 1983. 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. No Republican filed to run for mayor in the November general election, but nonpartisan candidates have until July 21 to enter the race. "We are literally trained and educated around 'How do you connect people? 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We're grateful that she acknowledged her racism," said Community Activist Trische Duckworth. Brown graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in social work and communications in 2011, and a master's in social work in 2022. Create an annual staff appreciation event with a proclamation Seek more federal funding to augment operations such as Fire, Police, and Parks and Recreation. Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States City Council Member I will work with the rest of the counsel to find what millages the city can remove and lower the taxation of our property owners. Former Ypsilanti Firefighters Attend the Graduation of Student they Delivered seventeen years ago Due to YCUA water main work, parking in the North Adams parking lot will be limited, beginning Monday 5/29. The Ypsilanti City Council she will work with on those priorities will look significantly different under Browns tenure, with at least three new faces joining the city governing body. We are second to none (compared to cities of our size and demographic) in solar tech power and energy. Bashert said in a meeting last week she'd be "crucified" if she voted against putting any black person on a city commission. As a coach, my goal is to get buy it from those that I will be shoulder to shoulder with in doing the work. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Develop vacant properties as appropriate such as Water Street. While becoming entwined with government can be intimidating, Brown said to not let anybody box you out of the conversation. Ask every question that you need to ask and research whats going on and hold people accountable to giving you the information. We are really a community thats concerned about each other and even though things are not always easy to come to a decision about, its because so many people care and you can hear the voices of the people who live here loudly and proudly and thats really dope because you dont see that in every place.. Recruiting and sustaining people with vision, compassion, ethic and know how are ways to get closer to Solutions. The City of Ypsilanti employs a council-manager form of government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. For over 20 years Ive served as an elected leader representing Ypsilanti. YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti votes will likely decide who serves as the citys mayor for the next four years during the primary election on Aug. 2. Today, the former dealership is the site of the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection. My experience with working on the city budget, goal setting, connecting with community members, interfacing with key stakeholders, and working with my colleagues to pass legislation have prepared me for this role. She defeated Non-partisan candidate Amber Fellows and Libertarian Mark Alan King. Everyday unique citizens taking the time and consideration to become Commission members, volunteers and helpers to the city and staff are excellent ways to utilize the human spirit and efforts as a resource. The municipal government of today does not serve the interests of the vast majority of Ypsilantians. 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. Arden H. Ballard 1859-60. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The award provides for an economic development consultant to assist Ypsilanti in developing a growth and job creation strategy for the downtown area. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Some of my goals, if elected, are to work to develop an unarmed crisis response team within the City of Ypsilanti to assure that the basic needs of community members are met by individuals most appropriate to serve them. / Facebook Nicole Brown, winner of the Democratic Primary race for Mayor of Ypsilanti. I wrote a repeal of the state-wide ban on rent control adopted by the MI Democratic Party platform. In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph W. Frazer bought the nearby Willow Run B-24 Liberator bomber plant from Ford Motor Company, and started to make Kaiser and Frazer model cars in 1947. I believe in being a delegator over a regulator, which allows accountability and ownership over micro management. 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. Brown says the historic nature of the election win is not lost on her. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. The City of Ypsilanti officially has new leadership after last night's reorganization meeting. I believe Im the best candidate because of my insight, problem solving ability and connectivity to citizens of all ages. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [17] The same organization that coordinates the Ypsilanti First Friday event series coordinates Ypsi Pride, established in 2017, and the Festival of the Honey Bee. The primary is August 2, 2022. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Tridge connects Riverside Park, Frog Island Park, and Depot Town.[20][21]. 17)", "A dirty word you might not have heard: Ypsitucky", "Planned "YpsiTucky" music festival draws criticism over event's name", "Updated: Depot Town group will drop "Ypsitucky" from name of music festival planned in Ypsilanti", "Ypsilanti, a city of Washtenaw county, Michigan, U.S.A.", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ypsilanti,_Michigan&oldid=1155704338, 1809 Trading post established by French-Canadian Gabriel Godfroy from Montreal, 1825 April 21, Plat recorded under the name Ypsilanti, 1832 June 19, Woodruff's Grove re-organized and incorporated as the Village of Ypsilanti, 1858 February 4, the Village of Ypsilanti reincorporated as a city, 1929 Miller Motors Hudson opens, it eventually becomes the last Hudson dealership in the world, 1959 Eastern Michigan becomes a university, 1990 Eastern Michigan University achieves its highest student enrollment of 26,000. Being a social worker makes me an extremely qualified candidate for the position of Mayor. Ypsilanti once had its own daily newspaper, the Ypsilanti Press, but that paper closed June 28, 1994, after 90 years in business. YPSILANTI, MI One Michigan mayor is out of a job after making racial comments during a June 16 city council meeting. We have such talented, diverse, creative, amazing folks throughout these 4 square miles. Democrat Nicole Brown, a two-term City Council. The student should be working to self-finance their education and not be eligible for need-based grants. The agenda of city hall has followed too closely with the desires of capital owners, with too few making decisions that impact thousands. and Gracie Thompson. People typically do not need someone behind their backs at all times to get what they need done. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. I will also support the local initiatives of homegrown members of our community, like the Supreme Felons, to address the issues of violence in the City. Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. 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. Make your donation to WEMU todayto keep your community NPR station thriving. I think everyone needs at least one good, safe, strong, supportive adult, supportive mentor, so that when you have questions about these big life choices you have someone that you trust to go to and talk about and kind of chart your path, Brown said. It was mostly staffed by graduate students who attend Eastern Michigan University and runs several database websites and mailing lists.[62]. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. Brown will serve a four-year term as mayor. Ypsilanti Mayor Pro-Tem and Ward 1 Council Member Nicole Brown, first elected in 2014, and former Ward 3 City Council Member Anthony Morgan are also each vying for the office. Please click here to access the link for all City Council Meetings. [8], On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced that Ypsilanti, along with the cities of Caro and Clio, was chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to take part in the Blueprints for Michigan's Downtowns program. "Really, thats exactly what your elected officials should be doing as well: educating folks on whats going on, keeping them in the loop, teaching them and empowering them to use their voice about what their needs are in the community.". This summer I helped secure affordability and first-time Ypsi homebuyer priority for the new N Park development, and outlined a path for future housing justice in the city. View the City's current employment opportunities and submit an online application. Lucas Smolcic Larson | lsmolciclarson@mlive.com, decisive triumph in a three-way primary race in August. It means everything, Brown said of the historic nature of her win. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. In 1966 the Ypsilanti Greek Theater opened at the EMU Baseball field. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 20,648. Males had a median income of $30,328 versus $26,745 for females. It is also the location of the first Domino's Pizza. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. That's the first order of business and then the greater city, I had some responsibility for that also. A major goal Brown has for Ypsilanti is to create a non-police crisis intervention team to aid response to mental health and crisis calls, many of which are handled by the police and fire departments. In the running are Democrat Nicole Brown, nonpartisan candidate Amber Fellows and Libertarian Mark Alan King. Ypsilanti is also the location of the last Hudson automobile dealership. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. David Edwards 1864-65. Ballard will be closed at Washtenaw on Monday 11/7. My goals are to get a better understanding of how to bring sustainable Financial Commerce to the city and also how to retain the best of the staff but we have for future viability. As a 20 year resident of Ypsilanti, EMU alum, and with 18 years experience as a renter in a majority renter community I am committed to expanding the peoples voice through direct democracy, reparations, and housing justice on the municipal level and beyond. What are the most serious problems facing the City of Ypsilanti and how will you work to solve them? The candidates expressed similar priorities, including boosting housing accessibility and reducing youth violence, in a candidate forum on June 22, while also each describing unique approaches to leadership and policies they would pursue. In 2006 the adjacent DTE building was renovated with "Cool Cities Initiative" money and is in the process of being incorporated into the center's activities. I think I have something different to bring to the table.. To reach out with questions and feedback, or to invite Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown to attend or speak at an event, email nbrown@cityofypsilanti.com, call or text 313-888-4044 or follow @mayornicolebrownon social media. After two terms on city council, Nicole Brown recited the oath to officially become the first Black woman to be elected mayor of Ypsilanti. 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