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Elizabeth Nelson

@a2elnel.bsky.social

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Evacuee of Ann Arbor City Council (2018-2022), working to promote accountability & transparency in local government. Watching $$ drown our democracy. Sarah Palin calls me "a certain ex-Councilmember trying to manufacture a “gotcha” moment"

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

HOLLOW HYPE podcast-- the story of a convicted felon who committed crimes in three states and ended up in Ann Arbor, partnering with elected leaders and city staff. How did she do it? hollowhype.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most educated communities in the country, but its local government was taken in by a twice convicted felon. In California, Heidi went to prison for fraud. In West Vir...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Episode 11 of Hollow Hype is posted! hollowhype.com/s1/11

Hollow Hype | “Compelling equity investment opportunity”

Southtown needs investors. After Marge’s death, Heidi leads the Southtown bankruptcy. The development is appraised at such a high value that money from investors could pay off all creditors. If you...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Episode 10 of HOLLOW HYPE podcast dropped this morning! Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. More information at hollowhype.com

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I've added another ball in the air to juggle: HOLLOW HYPE, a podcast that tells the story of how Ann Arbor city government embraced a convicted felon. How did it happen? Start with Episode 1 and catch up to Episode 9 (wherever you listen to podcasts). hollowhype.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most educated communities in the country, but its local government was taken in by a twice convicted felon. In California, Heidi went to prison for fraud. In West Vir...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Watch the Washtenaw County Commission revisit the vote to divert $350 million in tax revenue to a private developer and discuss a possible healthcare millage youtu.be/kQnoGMAUmAI?...

Washtenaw County Edition: Conflict of Interest questions, Aging Services, Healthcare Milllage

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Last night in Ann Arbor: Probate Judge candidates Alethia Battles and Jennifer Lawrence participated in a forum. Watch it here! youtu.be/gHJyd4UeKXU?...

Ann Arbor Probate Judge Candidate Forum - Battles/Lawrence (June 8, 2026)

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ann Arbor City Council Ward 1 candidates participated in a forum last night-- watch it here! youtu.be/2LsOp2F9TdY?...

Ann Arbor City Council Ward 1 Candidate Forum - Harrison/Arends (June 8, 2026)

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Watch Washtenaw County approve $370 million tax giveaway to a private developer. Public schools lose millions. One commissioner lied about getting money from the company, another commissioner had a conflict of interest through his employer. See the receipts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FpD...

Washtenaw County Edition: $370M for Arbor South, County Bicentennial sponsors, Senior Services

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Catch up on the latest Ann Arbor City Council meeting-- $35 million in bonds to build affordable housing, increased utility fees, and "interim solution" to cleanup downtown youtu.be/WkBVVM6xTQE?...

A2Council Update: May 4, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Short A2 City Council meeting this week-- catch up on the South Wagner rezoning (a home will be demolished to make way for a duplex), plans for more of that, plus "Arbor South 2.0" youtu.be/PGE5wEZ5XAE?...

A2Council Update: April 6, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Learn about a Washtenaw County millage for healthcare, see where the UM plans to build a data center in Ypsilanti township and more in County Edition: youtu.be/gnGeMdu17p0?...

Washtenaw County Edition: Health Care Millage, A2 DDA Expansion Opt Out, Ypsi Twp Data Center

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Catch up on the latest Ann Arbor City Council meeting! A2 Council Update is posted! youtu.be/4EJvVw8GSYk?...

A2Council Update: March 16, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

See what Ann Arbor City Council is voting on tomorrow - newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (March 15, 2026) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

This week, Ann Arbor City Council will host two public hearings: one on an annexation of township property and another on the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This week's consent agenda includes amend...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Ann Arbor fact check: the long road to EPA intervention for the Gelman Plume pollution and how it almost didn't happen a2elnel.com/post/epa-sup...

EPA Superfund Cleanup of Gelman Plume: Fact Check - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

This week, it was announced that the Ann Arbor 1,4 dioxane pollution has officially been added to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Watch what happened at the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners: youtu.be/3LZQvCGLtfU?...

Washtenaw County Edition: UM Data Center, Affordable Housing TIFs, Werkner Road Widening

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

@bridgemi.com When are you going to address the misinformation that you helped spread? a2elnel.com/post/when-ai...

When AI Pitches Propaganda About Ann Arbor Politics - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

Last week, the nonprofit news source Bridge Michigan republished an article about Ann Arbor City Council. That article included a large amount of AI generated analysis from a company called Hamlet, ba...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Hamlet AI hallucinates data about Ann Arbor. Read the fact check: a2elnel.com/post/when-ai...

When AI Pitches Propaganda About Ann Arbor Politics - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

Last week, the nonprofit news source Bridge Michigan republished an article about Ann Arbor City Council. That article included a large amount of AI generated analysis from a company called Hamlet, ba...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

TONIGHT- Ann Arbor City Council will vote on a contract to pay MORE for LESS... No questions submitted about this item, Council Members seem not to have noticed? Read more about it, with links to primary sources: a2elnel.com/post/three-m...

Three Million Dollars (or more?) and Counting - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

On the March 2, 2026 agenda, City Council considers a construction contract with Bailey Excavating for Ann Street Improvements.

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

It looks like the Washtenaw County board is ignoring a court order related to litigation with the Sheriff. See that, plus updates on a materials management plan and affordable housing in Ann Arbor youtu.be/KBcE7ASNMuU?...

Washtenaw County Edition: Affordable Housing TIF, Sheriff Staff Litigation Update

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

See what Ann Arbor City Council is voting on tomorrow-- newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (March 1, 2026) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

This week, Ann Arbor City Council considers a very short agenda with only one item on the regular agenda. There will be one public hearing for final approval of a rezoning that will permit a 14 story ...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Washtenaw County Edition: funding crisis for housing and shelter, landfill expansion, trees on Werkner Rd., and data centers youtu.be/vlkdFucDy6I?...

County Edition: Shelter Funding, Arbor Hills Landfill, Werkner Road Trees

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Watch Ann Arbor City council approve an unprecedented tax subsidy for private development-- A2 Council Update is posted! youtu.be/HFqoYvlsbsg?...

A2Council Update: February 2, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Look who's brave enough to challenge the corporate dems and neoliberals in Ann Arbor! michiganadvance.com/2026/02/02/r...

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Rabhi challenges Ann Arbor’s Democratic establishment with socialist mayoral bid • Michigan Advance

Washtenaw County Commissioner and Democratic Socialists of America member Yousef Rabhi will mount a challenge from the left for Ann Arbor mayor against Democratic incumbent Chris Taylor. The Ann Arbor...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declares county properties "ICE free" zones. Discussion of that and other issues in COUNTY EDITION youtu.be/PGgtnAfgfbE?...

County Edition: ICE Free Zones, Opposition to Voter ID Proposal, Arbor Hills Landfill

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Catch up on what happened at Ann Arbor City Council last week: removing street parking next to St Andrews (Catherine), postponing public subsidy of Arbor South, and funding affordable housing at 350 S Fifth! www.youtube.com/watch?si=5ZQ...

A2Council Update: January 20, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

PUBLIC HEARING tonight (Tuesday, January 20) at Ann Arbor City Council on the issue of diverting $360 million in tax revenue to support parking decks at a private development. Learn the history of this deal and the significance of tonight's vote: a2elnel.com/post/arbor-s...

Arbor South’s End Run Around 8 Votes: Start With Brownfield - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

In November 2025, a detailed plan for public subsidy of Arbor South was presented in two parts: brownfield tax increment finance (TIF) together with a public

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Catch up on what happened last week at the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting. ALSO: an update on the legal complaint filed by Sheriff Dyer youtu.be/W92sGJ8lqLY?...

Update on Sheriff’s lawsuit and Ypsilanti police incident

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Catch up on what happened at this week's Ann Arbor City Council meeting-- A2 Council Update is posted! youtu.be/gU9A3ug2QRE?...

A2Council Update: January 5, 2026 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

See what Ann Arbor City Council is voting on this Monday-- newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (January 3, 2026) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

This week, Ann Arbor City Council has a very short agenda, including a public hearing for changes to the solid waste ordinance. One item of interest is buried on the Consent Agenda: a development agre...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Catch up on the legal complaint filed by Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer-- youtu.be/wlfeDqIeG3s?...

Sheriff Dyer files lawsuit against Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Ann Arbor investors need City approval to convert long-term rentals into STR (Airbnb)-- watch a recording where they evade questions from local residents ("Why are we talking about short term rentals?"). Info at this link, the filmed meeting is on my YouTube channel. a2council.com/ashley-mews-...

Ashley Mews (414 S Main St) Resident Participation Meeting: December 18, 2025 - A2Council

This is my recording of a resident participation meeting for a proposed PUD amendment to Ashley Mews at 414 S Main St in Ann Arbor. The meeting was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:45pm at Mun...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

There's a petition to sign, asking Ann Arbor City officials to prohibit ICE agents from accessing City facilities. Read about what happened last month, when ICE agents called local law enforcement and asked for help detaining a woman a2elnel.com/post/stop-ic...

Stop ICE Access to Ann Arbor City Facilities — Sign the Petition - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

Our community has set a very troubling precedent: if federal agents are detaining people in the City of Ann Arbor, they now have reason to expect that local law enforcement will allow them into City b...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Catch up on what happened at Ann Arbor City Council this week! A2 Council Update is posted-- youtu.be/PSU43pfpblI?...

A2Council Update: December 15, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Learn about the Washtenaw County Sheriff's first year and the challenges she's faced dealing with the Board of Commissioners (including a resolution last week, transferring four staff positions to County HR) youtu.be/wlQPV5AX6hY?...

Washtenaw County Sheriff and the Board of Commissioners

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

See what happened at Ann Arbor City Council last week-- don't miss the Moment of Zen at the end! youtu.be/5ejvS03c-20?...

A2Council Update: December 1, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Ann Arbor City Council meets on Monday, December 1-- see what they are voting on... Newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (November 28, 2025) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

Following this holiday weekend, Ann Arbor City Council will consider a fairly short agenda and host two public hearings. Commenters can weigh in on final approval for amendments to the vegetation ordi...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Last week, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners considered a budget request to fund food, medical care, and adequate staffing for the County jail. See what happened-- youtu.be/f4SYvu3ena0?...

Funding the Washtenaw County Jail: Food, medical care, & lockdowns

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

See what happened at Ann Arbor City Council this week! A2 Council Update is posted-- youtu.be/bDyZFCYE1ag?...

A2Council Update: November 17, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Next week, Ann Arbor City Council considers a massive subsidy of private development-- $300 million in diverted tax revenue, plus City-backed bonds to buy parking decks for the development. Is this just a one-off or are there plans for more? youtu.be/89T4JfmPFeM?...

Arbor South: Placemaking in Ann Arbor - Maximizing Investor Returns

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

See what happened at the November 6 meeting of Ann Arbor City Council-- update is posted! youtu.be/tn-yX6luavQ?...

A2Council Update: November 6, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Ann Arbor City Council has a meeting TONIGHT (Thursday). A short agenda, but two items are going to lead to huge taxpayer subsidy of a private development. Read the details here: a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (November 5, 2025) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

The largest topic on this week's agenda is whether or not the City will subsidize private development with public money. Agenda item DC-1 will direct $300 million in tax dollars toward supporting “Arb...

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Ann Arbor westsiders: learn about a Toll Brothers development planned for Dexter Ave (adjacent to the Abbot neighborhood). Subscribe to my YT channel to keep up with meetings like this, City Council, and deep dives into City gov't! a2council.com/3400-dexter-...

3400 Dexter Ave Resident Participation Meeting: October 27, 2025 - A2Council

This is my recording of a resident participation meeting for a proposed development at 3400 Dexter Ave in Ann Arbor. The meeting was held on Monday, July 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Park....

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Catch up on what happened at the last Ann Arbor City Council meeting- A2 Council Update is posted! youtu.be/6rkcU-3U_wo?...

A2Council Update: October 20, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Learn about the grant agreement the City of Ann Arbor had to rescind and replace because the grantee was a client of a Council Member's consulting business. youtu.be/phTaUg3vkEk?...

Few Things Considered: Eyer Consulting & the $560,000 "Mistake"

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

See what Ann Arbor City Council is voting on tomorrow, including the agreement that has to be rescinded because it implicates an ethics violation for a member who voted to approve it. Newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (October 19, 2025) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

In agenda item DC-3, Council will rescind a subrecipient grant agreement that was approved at their last meeting on October 6. A new agreement names a different grantee, so that $560,000 in federal gr...

Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Catch up on what happened this week at Ann Arbor City Council-- A2 Council Update is posted! youtu.be/O7wmVNZ_XeY?...

A2Council Update: October 6, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Learn about how priorities in Ann Arbor shifted away from affordable housing-- plans for affordable housing and public investment have been stripped away while the City leans into the market, selling assets to investors. youtu.be/hIw3Ze-g5PQ?...

Few Things Considered: Affordable Housing & "Other Initiatives"

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

It was a short meeting-- catch up on what happened at Ann Arbor city council this week! youtu.be/hC1J1c-LZoo?...

A2Council Update: August 18, 2025 Ann Arbor City Council Meeting

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Elizabeth Nelson @a2elnel.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

See what Ann Arbor City Council is voting on tomorrow-- newsletter is posted! a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb...

Ann Arbor City Council Newsletter (August 17, 2025) - Elizabeth Nelson | Promoting Ann Arbor Democracy Since 2018

This week, Ann Arbor City Council considers just two items on the regular agenda: appointments to a newly created “Sustainability Commission” (replacing Energy and Environmental commissions) and a fee...