Chip
@fauxtownie.bsky.social
Urban Planner and committed urbanist, Dad, husband. former A2 city council member
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ICE has now carried out two summary executions of innocent people in the streets of an American city.
If you work for ICE, there's no denying that's the mission you're supporting now. You don't get to claim in one year or ten or twenty that you didn't know what ICE was doing. You're complicit.
If you work for ICE, there's no denying that's the mission you're supporting now. You don't get to claim in one year or ten or twenty that you didn't know what ICE was doing. You're complicit.
January 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM
ICE has now carried out two summary executions of innocent people in the streets of an American city.
If you work for ICE, there's no denying that's the mission you're supporting now. You don't get to claim in one year or ten or twenty that you didn't know what ICE was doing. You're complicit.
If you work for ICE, there's no denying that's the mission you're supporting now. You don't get to claim in one year or ten or twenty that you didn't know what ICE was doing. You're complicit.
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From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
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aidan's great, #a2council would be lucky to have him
I am running for #A2Council in the Fourth Ward! Please support our people-powered campaign and help us lead Ann Arbor forward. secure.actblue.com/donate/sova2...
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
aidan's great, #a2council would be lucky to have him
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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This one rankles a lot of leftist protesters but we absolutely should do this. We are in a fight to define what our nation should be and claiming its symbols to represent those things has power.
January 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
This one rankles a lot of leftist protesters but we absolutely should do this. We are in a fight to define what our nation should be and claiming its symbols to represent those things has power.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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"Murdering a mother of a 6-year-old child, you're in the wrong place in your soul. God help you! Her son's name is Emerson; Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday!" -Minneapolis ICE protester scolds line of ICE agents ⬇️
January 8, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"Murdering a mother of a 6-year-old child, you're in the wrong place in your soul. God help you! Her son's name is Emerson; Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday!" -Minneapolis ICE protester scolds line of ICE agents ⬇️
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Please fill out this survey to tell the Michigan Department of Transportation to make safety paramount and center Vision Zero principles in their designs and operations.
#A2Council #VisionZero #Michigan
#A2Council #VisionZero #Michigan
MDOT is updating the current Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment, which set the direction for improving transportation safety across the state.
Share your input at survey123.arcgis.com/share/bdffa5... by March 15 to help identify key safety needs & priorities.
Share your input at survey123.arcgis.com/share/bdffa5... by March 15 to help identify key safety needs & priorities.
January 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Please fill out this survey to tell the Michigan Department of Transportation to make safety paramount and center Vision Zero principles in their designs and operations.
#A2Council #VisionZero #Michigan
#A2Council #VisionZero #Michigan
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#a2council A friend expressed concern about the loss of single-family neighborhoods in Ann Arbor once the Comprehensive Land-Use Plan and associated zonings are adopted. I made some calculations based on the Portland experience. Here was my response: tinyurl.com/portlandtoa2
Dear friend
Dear friend -- I'm glad you followed up, and I always enjoy talking with you about these issues. You asked about the future of single-family neighborhoods over the next few decades, once the Comprehe...
tinyurl.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#a2council A friend expressed concern about the loss of single-family neighborhoods in Ann Arbor once the Comprehensive Land-Use Plan and associated zonings are adopted. I made some calculations based on the Portland experience. Here was my response: tinyurl.com/portlandtoa2
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Red wings D needs a goalie. Gibson is done. .815 save % doesn’t cut it. Last 3 goals were all shots he should have stopped. Cannot let all those in. #LGRW
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Red wings D needs a goalie. Gibson is done. .815 save % doesn’t cut it. Last 3 goals were all shots he should have stopped. Cannot let all those in. #LGRW
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
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We are so fortunate in the Fighting Five. Please empty to your pockets to keep Jenn our CM! #a2council
Oh, hey, #a2council, here we go again. I have been fortunate to represent Ward 5 since 2022 and am asking you to elect me to represent you for another four years starting in 2026. a2jenn.org for more info, to support my campaign secure.actblue.com/donate/reele...
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We are so fortunate in the Fighting Five. Please empty to your pockets to keep Jenn our CM! #a2council
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"Paint, cones, and bollards may not be permanent, but they save lives. Low-cost, rapid interventions let staff test improvements and build momentum for longer-term fixes without depleting their budget."
Thanks @strongtowns.org for the Rochester shout out! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Thanks @strongtowns.org for the Rochester shout out! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
How Cities Can Make Streets Safer Before a Crisis Hits | Strong Towns
With limited budgets and staff time, cities often reserve their safety interventions for the most dangerous locations. But that doesn't mean other areas are safe.
www.strongtowns.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Paint, cones, and bollards may not be permanent, but they save lives. Low-cost, rapid interventions let staff test improvements and build momentum for longer-term fixes without depleting their budget."
Thanks @strongtowns.org for the Rochester shout out! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Thanks @strongtowns.org for the Rochester shout out! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
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I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak
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"More than one in four new vehicle owners owe more on their cars than they are worth and carry more than $10,000 in debt..."
Average new car price hits $50,000, a record high, data shows
New data published Wednesday shows that car prices and vehicle debt have reached record levels.
abcnews.go.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"More than one in four new vehicle owners owe more on their cars than they are worth and carry more than $10,000 in debt..."
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The government shutdown shows no signs of ending soon. Social Security & Medicaid benefits will keep going out, but, people could be w/o other benefits, like SNAP & WIC very soon. AAPD created a resource that explains what’s at stake if the shutdown doesn’t end soon. www.aapd.com/explainer-wh...
Explainer: What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs - AAPD
On Wednesday, October 1, at 12:01 AM, part of the federal government shut down because Congress could not agree on a funding plan. As of now, the government has been shut down for two weeks. Congress...
www.aapd.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The government shutdown shows no signs of ending soon. Social Security & Medicaid benefits will keep going out, but, people could be w/o other benefits, like SNAP & WIC very soon. AAPD created a resource that explains what’s at stake if the shutdown doesn’t end soon. www.aapd.com/explainer-wh...
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There's been a collapse in the number of kids riding their bikes to school over the last 50 years, and it's harming our children in so many ways. But there are some things we can do to change it.
Great video by @shifter.info www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqz6... #BikeBus #BiketoSchool
Great video by @shifter.info www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqz6... #BikeBus #BiketoSchool
What happened to kids biking to school? (5 solutions that actually work)
YouTube video by Shifter
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
There's been a collapse in the number of kids riding their bikes to school over the last 50 years, and it's harming our children in so many ways. But there are some things we can do to change it.
Great video by @shifter.info www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqz6... #BikeBus #BiketoSchool
Great video by @shifter.info www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqz6... #BikeBus #BiketoSchool
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Fascinating study. Note that this is 1 in 10 adults. Factor in children and the percentage of non-driving Americans is much higher. Cities and towns need to account for their mobility needs too.
1 in 10 Americans rarely or never drive a car
Among U.S. adults, those who live in the Northeast (17%) are more likely than those in the South (10%), West (8%) and Midwest (7%) to be nondrivers.
www.pewresearch.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Fascinating study. Note that this is 1 in 10 adults. Factor in children and the percentage of non-driving Americans is much higher. Cities and towns need to account for their mobility needs too.
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Spread the word - the Dunbar Tower development will be accepting applications next month!! Pass along these info sessions to anyone looking for housing in the area #a2council #ypsi
ICYMI, the Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Avalon are planning 2info sessions on applying for housing at the Dunbar Tower project on Catherine St.: Sept. 23, Riverside Arts Center (shorturl.at/FpEq4) & Sept. 25, Pittsfield AADL branch (shorturl.at/supMn). For more: www.a2gov.org/.../dunbar-t...
Dunbar Tower Application Info Session
Come learn about how to apply to live in Ann Arbor's newest affordable housing development, Dunbar Tower.
shorturl.at
September 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Spread the word - the Dunbar Tower development will be accepting applications next month!! Pass along these info sessions to anyone looking for housing in the area #a2council #ypsi
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Ann Arbor when? #a2council
LADOT is testing concrete “Toronto barriers” in lieu of plastic bollards along 3rd Street between Main & Spring in DTLA.This could lead to concrete barriers for all protected bike lanes in the city. Let them know you support concrete bike lane barriers over plastic! mailchi.mp/streetsforal...
September 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Ann Arbor when? #a2council