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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 1d

Several people commented that due to the early 5:30 start time, they had not been able to grab dinner beforehand. They were grateful for the food. Coming out swinging against snacks is certainly a choice.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 1d

This is the objection (from last night’s Planning Commission packet): a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

a2gov.legistar.com

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 1d

Commenter: I have a question! What does blah blah blah?
Commissioners: *dutifully scribbling down the question*
Commenter: Why are you looking down instead of making eye contact with me?!?
Commenter: *leaves before hearing the answer*

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Ann Arbor Pitchbot @a2pitchbot.bsky.social · 3d

As a Trump donor who tried to buy a local election, I have a unique perspective on fascism. So when I saw that a beloved local publication had found a long-term home at the library, I knew that we had truly crossed the rubicon. #a2council

by Strozzapreti Linguine Rotini

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 19d

I had not thought of the angle of reduced insurance premiums due to fewer crashes and injuries. Makes sense.

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SE Strongman @strongman.bsky.social · 19d

MORE exciting events tonight for Neighborhood Week! And there might even be more cookies 👀 #a2council

Image advertising “dream big: shaping your community org vision into reality” tonight at 7pm in the Rackham amphitheater. The flyer features headshots of the four speakers and their topics. Lihn Song, “Building a Movement for change”; Donnell Wyche, “Imagining Ann Arbor’s Future”; Gaurav Kulkarni, “Why this work matters”; and Adam Goodman, “Reassessing vision zero”

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 21d

Should be on CTN’s YouTube feed.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 21d

Last night Ann Arbor’s Transportation Commission saw a presentation from Toole about the multilane reconfiguration study. I really like their methodology. “Rightsizing” these roads will dramatically improve safety. It was an excellent presentation and I look forward to the results! #A2council

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jeneyer.bsky.social @jeneyer.bsky.social · 22d

The nonunion Associated Builders & Contractors came for Ann Arbor during Lansing's debate over best value procurement. My response. #a2council

Eyer: Lansing’s responsible contractor ordinance gets best value for taxpayers

Under Lansing’s new policy, while price is still the largest factor, safety, training, and a contractor’s track record are also considered.

www.lansingstatejournal.com

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 21d

It’s great to see other cities consider adopting this. Not surprising to see nonunion contractors against this. They don’t want it to spread and be seen as municipal best-practice.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 23d

@jnthnlvn.bsky.social put together a document that addresses some of this. It isn’t a rebuttal but it lays out the Pro case well.

Ann Arbor Comprehensive Land-Use Plan:
The Importance of Policies Allowing for Greater Compactness

tinyurl.com/a2clup

tinyurl.com

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 23d

The Thursday Neighborhood Week event (Neighborhood Fundamentals: Housing, Transportation, and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan) might be good for you to check out: www.moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhood...

Neighborhood Week | Neighbors for More Neighbors A2

www.moreneighborsa2.org

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 24d

I’m sorry for his family’s loss. I think they deserve empathy, whatever Charlie’s feelings were on the matter.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 24d

I’m not going to celebrate his death, but I won’t shed a tear for him.

Whatever the confusing power struggles within and between the various bizarre right-wing factions, it’s disturbing that they are so comfortable with violence.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 24d

But the hagiography, the sanitizing of his legacy, bothers me. This was a man who wanted my friends and family stoned to death, who felt that empathy “does a lot of damage” and that gun violence is “worth it” in the name of freedom. He certainly was not a good or moral person.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 24d

Charlie Kirk

I never thought much of the guy, though to be honest I never thought much about the guy at all.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 25d

Putting overly-restrictive height and unit count limits on Low-rise Residential in Ann Arbor means much of our new apartments will be constrained to our car sewers. #A2Council

Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 27d

Confining new apartments to lots facing loud, polluted, high-traffic arterial streets is profoundly inequitable. www.sightline.org/2021/10/19/c...

Confining Rental Homes to Busy Streets Is a Devil’s Bargain | Sightline Institute

This shouldn't need to be said: nobody’s home should be a “buffer” against traffic noise and pollution for someone else’s.

www.sightline.org

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 26d

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 27d

They really should have a carbide tip.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 27d

I thought that was the idea of the latest “we hear you and promise we are doing something about the problem” ordinance. But here we are.

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boo-randon is spooky now @dimcheff.wtf · 29d

seriously #a2council folks listen to this. It's broadly relevant to recent events, not just transportation issues.

"Courage is contagious" in particular.

The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEW: @bradlander.bsky.social joins us to talk political courage, from defending bike lanes early in his career to his efforts to rein in reckless drivers to his cross endorsement of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. We are thrilled to welcome Brad to The War on Cars!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 28d

🫡 #A2Council

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 28d

New paper:

"Our results indicate that correcting stereotypes about affordable housing and misperceptions about its effects increase support for affordable housing."

You can reduce NIMBYism with good information! Posting matters! Never stop posting!

www.cambridge.org

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 28d

What should have been a solemn day for remembrance quickly became a day for nationalism, hatred, xenophobia, and revenge.

It’s time for a reset. Let’s use this day as a day to remember and honor the lives of every victim of terror, throughout the world.

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Adam Jaskiewicz @ajjaskie.bsky.social · 28d

September 11 thoughts as we approach a quarter century.

24 years ago my generation watched it happen live on TVs in our high school classrooms. We won’t forget, just like we won’t forget the aftermath. 20 years of war. 70 9/11s of death. For what?

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Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 28d

"This isn't who we are" says country that removed all evidence to the contrary from its history books

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