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Next step on city electric utility headed to Ann Arbor voters in November
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Khalil Maycock, Jacob Nagel , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Voters in Ann Arbor will have a say in the matter in November.
A decision on the city's electric utility is approaching. Voters in Ann Arbor will have a say in the matter in November. This comes after a petition garnered significant support from residents.
The outcome of the vote will determine the city's next steps. If approved, a board will be established to investigate the possibility of a municipal electric utility. This board will comprise both elected and appointed members.
Further details on the proposal and its potential impact are available from local sources, including statements from the president of Ann Arbor for Public Power.
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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