Ypsilanti Election Commission approves poll workers for August primary; Water Street committee reviews developer qualifications

Election Commission appoints Chairs and Inspectors for August 4 primary

The most consequential decision this week came from the Election Commission on July 1, which approved Resolution No. 2026-001 appointing Chairs and Inspectors to serve during the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The resolution passed 3-0. The commission also approved minutes from its October 10, 2025 meeting, also by a 3-0 vote.

Water Street redevelopment committee reviews developer qualifications

The Ad Hoc Citizens Committee for the Water Street Redevelopment Area met June 24 to review the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document for developer selection. The committee also examined new environmental contamination maps from AKT Peerless and discussed a 100-year vision narrative for the Water Street site. Members were scheduled to approve minutes from March, April, and May 2026 meetings. A public comment period was set at 3 minutes per speaker. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Police Advisory Commission approves agenda and receives department report

The Police Advisory Commission met June 25 and approved its meeting agenda 5-0 and the May 28, 2026 minutes 5-0. The commission received the Police Department's monthly statistics report. No policy changes or budget items were on the agenda.

Human Relations Commission to consider removing commissioners for absenteeism

The Human Relations Commission met June 22 to discuss planning an August town hall meeting and to consider removing commissioner seats due to absenteeism, per the commission's bylaws. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting and a public comment period. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not known what actions, if any, were taken.

Tenants Rights Subcommittee discusses rental inspection ordinance

The Tenants Rights Subcommittee met June 29 to discuss updates to the City Rental Inspection Ordinance and review a 2020 report on housing affordability and accessibility. The subcommittee also proposed a meeting schedule of the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. Minutes have not yet been published.

Administrative Hearings Bureau handles code violations

The Administrative Hearings Bureau held routine property code violation hearings on June 25, presided by Officer Hector Schmidt. The docket included four cases at 550 First Ave, three cases at 320 E Michigan St, two cases at 517 Washtenaw Ave, and hearings for 123 N Adams St and 731 W Cross St. A July 2 session was canceled with no cases scheduled.

Coming up

The Administrative Hearings Bureau will meet July 9 to hear 23 pending code violation cases, including multiple violations at 550 First Ave (Godwin Ighodaro) and 856 Harriet St (Kenyetta Lindsey). Property owners will have the opportunity to respond to citations.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Election Commission appoints poll workers for Aug. 4 primary; other boards meet

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