Draft 2040 Transportation Plan
The best way to have a voice on most issues is to get into the process early. That’s true with transportation as well. The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study has created the Draft 2040 Long Range Plan...
View Article413 E. Huron: how we got here, looking forward
Last Monday was a difficult night as Council voted on site plan approval for the proposed high-rise at 413 East Huron. Council faced a choice between what I believe were two bad options. If we voted...
View ArticleOutdoor smoking regulations
Ever have to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke to get to where you are going? Or wait for a bus in a smoke-filled shelter? Those are some of the complaints I’ve been hearing from constituents...
View ArticleHow can we improve pedestrian safety?
The City’s Pedestrian Safety Ordinance, which requires drivers to stop for pedestrians waiting to cross the street, has been quite controversial. Sometimes the best way to deal with controversies like...
View ArticleChat with Chuck November 9
Emails and phone calls are great ways to get in touch with me (email especially since I can answer that at 11pm), some things are best discussed face-to-face. So, I’ll be hosting a Chat with Chuck...
View ArticleChat with Chuck RESCHEDULED to January 8
Traffic? Zoning? Winter snow removal? What’s on your mind? I want to hear. I’ll be hosting a “Chat with Chuck” session on Wednesday, December 11 January 8 from 8:30 to 10:00am at Stars Cafe, 2575...
View ArticleApply to be on the Pedestrian Safety Task Force, deadline December 2
Last week City Council approved the creation of a 9-member Pedestrian Safety and Access Task Force. The goal here is to take a holistic look at what we can do to improve pedestrian safety. It’s...
View ArticleA Win for Affordable Housing
At the last City Council meeting in January, I successfully championed a measure to significantly increase available funds for affordable housing by allocating all net proceeds from the sale of the old...
View ArticleDeer Herd Management: A vote for the ecosystem as a whole
There has been significant discussion of the City Council vote to endorse a deer management plan that includes a deer cull. First of all, I recognize that this is an issue that is deeply felt. Some are...
View ArticleSnow removal thoughts
At tonight’s City Council meeting we have a proposed change to our snow removal ordinance. There are multiple goals that we are trying to manage here. On the one hand, we clearly want sidewalks that...
View ArticleEnsuring public participation during religious holidays
To ensure that City Council meetings are accessible to people observing major religious holidays I will be proposing the following rule at the December 7 City Council meeting. It’s not perfect–the...
View ArticleMLive Litter
I try to spend most of my time on Council addressing constituent service and the big issues facing the city, things like transportation infrastructure and safety, affordable housing, and environmental...
View ArticleWhat’s the Deal with Dioxane?
A brief history: 1,4 dioxane is an industrial solvent that was used by Gelman Sciences in the manufacture of medical filters. According to the EPA, dioxane is a carcinogen. Gelman disposed of the...
View ArticleChat with Chuck office hours
What’s on your mind? You can always email me at cwarpehoski@a2gov.org or call 734-972-8304. In addition I’ve scheduled the following “Chat with Chuck” office hours: Updated: Monday, March 28,...
View Article1 Sister Lake and Stormwater–Moving Ahead For Water Quality
1st Sister Lake is a delightful lake on the west side of town and a real gem for birders and nature lovers. Sadly, stormwater runoff from the neighborhood has been one of the factors speeding...
View ArticleWhat’s Going On There–Using eTRAKiT to Look Up Building and Development in...
Oren loves watching the bulldozers, cranes, and excavators as they work on a construction project in front of his daycare. But what is it going to be? Maybe you’ve had this same question when you’ve...
View ArticleVets Pool Update
Like many families on the west side of town, my kids have been sad that the Vets Park pool isn’t yet open. Bill Meeks, the staffperson in charge of the pool, shared the explanation for the closure...
View ArticleDTE Power Outages in NW Ann Arbor
UPDATE 7/30/2016: Since the initial post I’ve spent a lot more time on the phone with DTE. I’ve confirmed that since 7/26/2016 they’ve had crews in the area assessing the conditions of the equipment...
View ArticleA Downtown Park: Should we go it alone?
On the August 4, 2016 City Council meeting we will be asked to put on a resolution to ask the voters to approve a City Charter amendment to dedicate the entire of the Library Lot to be city-owned in...
View ArticleSummer/Fall 2016 “Chat with Chuck” Office Hours
What’s on your mind? You can always email me at cwarpehoski@a2gov.org or call 734-972-8304. In addition I’ve scheduled the following “Chat with Chuck” office hours: Tuesday, August 9, 4:00-6:00pm,...
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