Christopher Taylor

2025 marks the 25th year of the Green Fair in Ann Arbor. The event was initially called "The Mayor's Green Fair." Now, it is called the A2Zero Green Fair to reflect the city's initiative aimed at reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2030. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discuss the impact of a quarter-century of Green Fairs and the path forward to a healthier and more sustainable community.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to approve the next phase of building housing on the Kline’s Parking Lot site and on 415 West Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Ann Arbor is displaying its pride. On Thursday morning, it unveiled an historical marker in front of City Hall commemorating the first openly gay people in the U.S. elected to public office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A lawsuit challenging the ballot language used to promote Proposals A and B in Ann Arbor has been dropped. But the lawyer in the case does not rule out future lawsuits if the library officials renege on their promises. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor have passed two proposals that will change the future of what many call the "Library Lot." The city-owned property will eventually house a mixed-use development with housing and retail, a new library and about 10,000 feet of open space. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor has been a strong proponent of the plan and advocated for passage of Proposals A and B. He joined WEMU's David Fair to share his takeaways and how the plan will move forward from here.

Ann Arbor voters have approved Proposals A and B and changed the future of the downtown library site and parking lot. Proposal A passed with over 58% voter approval. Proposal B earned just under 58%. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor will render a final decision on two ballot proposals on August 5th. Proposals A and B would approve the sale of city owned land for a new downtown library. Opponents say the city is reneging on its promise to turn the land into an urban park and civic commons called the “Center of the City.” And now, a lawsuit accuses the City of “perpetrating a fraud upon the electorate” through misleading ballot language. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor explores what has become a contentious issue in an off-year summer election.

The Ann Arbor City approved a resolution Monday night with its recommendations for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. But what was billed as a fair compromise didn’t appease either faction. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to vote on a resolution with requests for the Planning Commission regarding the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Opponents of Ann Arbor’s Proposals A and B on the August ballot say the city has conceded the measures are non-binding and will not produce the benefits being promised. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.