Description
Title: Communication from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding Approval of the Two Proposed Charter Amendments to Chapter 8 of the Ann Arbor City Charter for the November 2026 Ballot
Summary
On June 8, 2026, the City Clerk of Ann Arbor, Jacqueline Beaudry, received notification from Governor Gretchen Whitmer regarding the approval of two proposed charter amendments. These amendments were initially adopted by the Ann Arbor City Council on May 4, 2026, and are now set to be submitted to voters during the election on November 3, 2026. The approval follows a review by the Attorney General’s Office and is in accordance with the Home Rule City Act. The legislation is significant as it enables local governance to adapt and evolve, directly impacting residents by potentially altering city governance structures or processes. The proposed amendments will empower voters to have a say in the future of their local government.