Ann Arbor City Council Meeting 6/15/26

The Ann Arbor City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, included extensive discussions on labor contract negotiations with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 369, focusing on wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and the financial impact of union proposals on the city budget. The council approved a two-year extension of a recycling services contract with Recycle Ann Arbor, including annual inflation-based increases. Significant attention was given to affordable housing initiatives, including approval of a grant agreement for the acquisition and renovation of a 114-unit affordable housing project using innovative 501(c)(3) bond financing, with a total cost under $20 million. The council also approved a $914,865 purchase of solar photovoltaic modules from Global Solar Center LLC (Samba Energy) to support community solar energy installations, leveraging federal tax credits. Additionally, the council directed the city administrator to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement plan to complement the recently adopted comprehensive land use plan, aiming to address housing stability and prevent resident displacement amid growth. A professional services agreement not to exceed $200,000 was approved with Obsidian Research Insights LLC to conduct a harms report examining historical and current impacts of city policies on Black residents in housing and policing. Several zoning amendments and annexations were also approved to support housing development and city planning goals.