Arbor South Redevelopment Brownfield Plan

Spoke on behalf of IBEW Local 252 in strong support of the Arbor South development and jobs it will create.

Supported the 200 affordable housing units in Arbor South, noting the critical need to reduce homelessness.

Expressed support as a local business owner for the walkability and revitalization of the south side.

Expressed formal objection on behalf of Ann Arbor Public Schools to tax captures impacting school sinking funds and special education.

Supported the project as a local business owner, citing housing needs and walkability.

Supported transforming parking lots into a dense, walkable neighborhood near Briarwood Mall.

Urged a 'no' vote, highlighting revenue impacts on Washtenaw Community College.

Opposed the project as a massive public bailout and corporate subsidy for a private developer.

Expressed strong support for the Arbor South development addressing housing and transportation challenges.

Opposed the $350 million public tax subsidy to a private developer and revenue loss to Washtenaw Community College.

Supported the project for generating tax revenue and much-needed housing on underutilized land.

Questioned the economic necessity and massive scale of the tax subsidy for Arbor South.

Requested a no vote based on policy funding violations, sewer capacity limits, and lack of transparency.

Argued the project does not meet legal brownfield eligibility criteria and serves as a developer subsidy.

Supported Arbor South as a small business owner in the 777 building, citing housing and community benefits.

Raised concerns about public subsidies versus private developer financial distress.

Explained the Ann Arbor Housing Commission's role in securing affordable housing units at Arbor South.

Urged commissioners to reject the tax subsidy and protect public funds from corporate welfare.

Expressed concern as an AAPS trustee regarding millions in lost sinking fund and special education revenue.

Spoke in opposition to the Arbor South brownfield plan, criticizing the size of the tax subsidy.

Urged commissioners to postpone the Arbor South brownfield vote due to outdated environmental data.

Challenged the tax capture figures and eligibility data presented for the Arbor South project.

Asked the board to reject the Arbor South project and consider long-term community impacts.

Asked commissioners to vote no or postpone the Arbor South brownfield plan.