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28 years in Ann Arbor, 6 years renter and 22 year ward 2 home owner. 19 year AAPS parent and mom of 3. 30+ years business management experience.
DISTRICT
Ann Arbor City Council Ward 2
PHONE
7344891898
WEBSITE
votesandyaldrich.com
Campaign Phone
7344891898
Number of years as resident
28 years (6 as UM student and 22 as Ward 2 Resident)
I am a “Double Wolverine” (BA and MBA from U-M) and 19 year AAPS mom with 30 years in the corporate, non-profit, and start-up worlds. I am running for City Council in Ward 2 to bring some real-world operational and management rigor to City Hall to make the most of our city’s $600M+ budget. I know trust is earned through action, not speeches. As co-president of the Northeast Ann Arbor Community Coalition, I led the campaign that blocked an unwanted $38.5M industrial facility from our neighborhood, and organized the effort that raised $12,000 to save MD Bagel Fragel.
As your next City Council member, I will work to offer diverse housing options in Ann Arbor; maintain and modernize the infrastructure that makes daily life work; and restore genuine accountability to residents. With limited resources, that means being disciplined about priorities. I would push for a proactive Capital Improvement Plan to fund water and sewer systems before they hit a crisis, partner closely with city staff and experts, and treat the budget process as the accountability tool it should be. I will be honest with Ward 2 about what is possible, and fight for our neighborhood’s needs while stewarding city finances responsibly.
I am running because Ann Arbor is at a crossroads. We have become unaffordable for young families, teachers, city staff and seniors who would like to downsize. An effective housing policy requires a multi-pronged strategy. Market-rate supply acts as an engine to absorb high-earner purchasing power, preventing them from bidding up older homes. Public-private partnerships serve as a resource lever to unlock land. A public safety net of vouchers and land trusts is vital for neighbors making 60% or less AMI, where the market fails. I am ready to learn, listen and make the hard decisions to meet our community's current needs and future goals.
I support the infilling neighborhoods vision, especially when it comes to adding smaller, more manageable units that are perfect for workers, seniors, and young families. Different types of housing can give people affordable options. I believe we can grow without losing the soul of our neighborhoods. Through mindful growth, we will get the diverse housing we desperately need while respecting the neighborhood vibe and aesthetic we all love. I am concerned about how these zoning changes are going to play out. A successful rollout needs two-way accountability. Homeowners are key stakeholders, not obstacles to bypass. Ann Arbor is tackling the crisis with the comprehensive land use plan and I am excited to help lead public input for Ward 2.
I will plan monthly in-person Lunch and Learns rotating through Ward 2 neighborhoods, alternating with Zoom sessions so participation isn’t limited by schedule or geography. Weekly coffee shop office hours (by appointment) for substantive conversation. An active social media presence for real-time updates. A bi-weekly or monthly newsletter with honest reporting on City Hall. And most importantly: I will return emails and calls. When a neighbor reaches out, they will hear back from me and not a form letter.
