Appeals court upholds decision to toss challenge to Ann Arbor public power initiative

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 648

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The proponents of a ballot question that aims to push Ann Arbor toward adopting a publicly-owned electrical utility are celebrating after two Michigan Court of Appeals judges concurred with a lower court’s decision to dismiss a related lawsuit filed against the city and the city clerk.

In its initial Washtenaw County Circuit Court challenge, the Ann Arbor Responsible Energy Coalition questioned a decision by Ann Arbor City Clerk Jacqueline Beaudry to certify petitions …

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