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How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.

Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.

The Library: Too Confusing, Too Extreme #a2council

Food: $200
Live music: $100
AV setup: $250
Illegal political mailers: $59,000
Decadome rental: $500
someone who is good at the love economy please help me budget this. my park is dying. #a2council

In 2018, we promised voters we would fund a park on the library lot without taxpayer dollars. Instead, we spent our 501c3's money on mailers opposing proposals that'd fund the park for free. Here's why it's everyone else's fault that the parking lot has remained desolate and uninviting. #a2council

Mr. "Freeze the Parking Lot in Perpetuity" teams up with a wealthy villain.

Library Grievance Conspiracy has teamed up with Pause the Plan and spent a ton of money to mail postcards full of lies about selling parkland.

#A2council

This is the grassroots YIMBY organization we've been waiting for. Join in if you haven't yet, #A2Council. 👇

YUP. She's the Real Deal.

A parking lot with a large cement planter full of plants that are gone by, are invasive, or have died. In front of it is a dead tree.

Just saw all the cool events that @aadl.org has scheduled (in addition to the Summer Game!) and compared that to what the Center of the City/Commons group has going on. Seems as if they can’t even keep a planter looking good. Vote yes on A & B, for crying out loud. This is embarassing. #A2Council

No no, we aren't pausing the plan, we are just on "aspiration hiatus"

This new #A2council comprehensive plan resolution talks a lot about being sensitive to "neighborhood context"

Haven't we heard a phrase like that used as justification to say no to development before...

I am having trouble understanding why City Council members think they should intervene at this time to appropriate many thousands of additional dollars to delay the work of the planning commission. Did the consulting firm request this? #a2council

Watching all of this #a2council stuff has reinforced my preference to make my move from A2 to Ypsi permanent. When folks worry more about their property values than welcoming neighbors, well, that's not a place I want to live.

It's manipulative and gross.

Yes On Ann Arbor Props A And B look man i just want it to be not a parking lot

Guess what? @mgoblog.bsky.social has entered the chat #a2council mgoblog.com/content/yes-...

Residents of this liberal Midwest college town are justifiably panicked about rising fascism in the United States. But we talked to the CEO of an infamous private security firm who asks—could more fascism actually be the answer? #a2council

The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets.

So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?

#micro-mobilty FTW!

Oh, I know you did.

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Good god, that didn't take long. #a2council, I hope everyone responsible for this feels like shit. This was entirely predictable.

"mayor"
I didn't vote for him!

Turning into a single issue voter for 2028, where the issue is which Democratic candidate will vow to nominate the most rabidly partisan, vengeful and hate-filled AG you can possibly imagine

“I would like to have the option to actually live in Ann Arbor one day rather than outside it. No city should be a luxury good that is only available to the wealthy or long-time residents who simply had the good fortune of not looking for housing amidst a housing crisis."

This is who we fight for.

My new favorite sign pairings in Ann Arbor are "Pause the Plan" signs next to "Black Lives Matter" signs. Exclusionary zoning practices have a long tie to racist policies and redlining.

(by favorite I mean the most enraging) #a2council

If #a2council would have just done things, instead of wasting time with an expensive and useless comprehensive land use plan, then John U. Bacon wouldn’t be able to post boomer misinformation about it.

Opinion | The Rent Is Too Damned Low! #a2council

by Ken Land (lord)

We are finally here on Bluesky, too! Follow us to help build an Ann Arbor for All.

Over 600 Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti students were homeless last year, data shows There were over 900 homeless students across Washtenaw County school districts.

About 300 students in Ann Arbor Public Schools were homeless last year, roughly the same number of children at Angell Elementary School. Homelessness and housing supply are directly correlated. #a2council www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

You should! We are nearly caught up on deliveries.

Two signs in a yard: Sign #1: In our America, all people are equal, love wins; black lives matter; immigrants and refugees are welcome; disabilities are respected; women are in charge of their bodies; people and planet are valued over profit; diversity is celebrated. Sign #2: Did you know? Your neighborhood is being rezoned? Pause the Plan. Let's get it right! Context: The City of Ann Arbor has begun its long overdue Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and the Planning Commission is recommending zoning for missing middle housing in neighborhoods that are currently only zoned for single family housing.

#A2Council So much cognitive dissonance here. How do we welcome diversity while working to prevent duplexes, triplexes, townhomes and small apartment buildings in neighborhoods currently zoned for exclusionary single family housing? 🤔

A cheerful blue yard sign that says “VOTE YES ON A & B for your downtown library. August 5 2025.” except the ampersand is a check box

Yard signs are here! Show your neighbors you dream of a new downtown library on both the current site and the parking lot next door with one of these nifty signs! Sign up to get a sign, volunteer, and/or donate at supportaadl.com #a2council