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Report: Better-than-Expected ’12 Tax Revenue

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County's annual equalization report – which is used to determine taxable values, and thus tax revenues for local governments – was presented at the county board's April 18, 2012 meeting. The report included news that the county will see $2.66... »

Preschool, Gas Station Expansions Approved

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At its April 17, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor planning commission acted on (1) zoning changes allowing an expansion of the Shell station's retail store at Ann Arbor-Saline and West Eisenhower Parkway, (2) a site plan and special exception use for the Al... »

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County Board Tackles “Fracking” Concerns

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At their April 4, 2012 meeting, Washtenaw County commissioners heard from several residents concerned about oil and gas drilling in the county that would use the technique known as “fracking.” The board plans an April 19 work session on the topic. Comm... »

Greenbelt Commission Briefed on Food Hub

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At its April 5, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor greenbelt advisory commission got an update from Richard Andres about the Washtenaw Food Hub, a new venture he's leading that aims to shore up local farmers and build community. Commissioners also got a mid-y... »

Long-Term Planning for Ann Arbor Public Art

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At its March 28, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor public art commission approved a $400,000 budget for artwork tied to the East Stadium bridges, but postponed action on an art project at the Argo Cascades. Commissioners also put finishing touches on an annu... »

County Board Updated on Public Transit Plans

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County commissioners recently were briefed on plans to form a new countywide transit authority, and several commissioners raised concerns about the process. Michael Ford, CEO of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, have the update at the c... »

Park Commission Briefed on Millage Renewal

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

At their March 20, 2012 meeting, Ann Arbor park advisory commissioners got updates on (1) the possibility of putting a major parks millage on the November 2012 ballot, (2) an environmental cleanup at the MichCon property near Broadway, and (3) mid-year... »

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Report: Better-than-Expected ’12 Tax Revenue

The Ann Arbor Chronicle

Washtenaw County's annual equalization report – which is used to determine taxable values, and thus tax revenues for local governments – was presented at the county board's April 18, 2012 meeting. The report included news that the county will see $2.66... »

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