Annie Somerville
@anniesomerville.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat. Washtenaw County Commissioner for District 6 serving the City of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and Superior Township.
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Hi 👋 I'm new here. I'm a local and state gov't nerd. I'll mostly be sharing all things #Ypsilanti.
Fun Ypsilanti fact: we were once home to the Detroit Lions training site: aadl.org/ypsigleaning...
Happy Thanksgiving & and let's go Lions! 💙🏈 @detroitlions.bsky.social
Fun Ypsilanti fact: we were once home to the Detroit Lions training site: aadl.org/ypsigleaning...
Happy Thanksgiving & and let's go Lions! 💙🏈 @detroitlions.bsky.social
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Did a thing here in my low-density city of Ann Arbor. Thanks for coming out and hearing me speak to how being neighborly can be anti-racist work, and how when we oppose density we oppose people we should know and care about.
September 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did a thing here in my low-density city of Ann Arbor. Thanks for coming out and hearing me speak to how being neighborly can be anti-racist work, and how when we oppose density we oppose people we should know and care about.
For many reasons, Avalon Housing's new 206 N. Washington project in Ypsilanti City means so much to me and our entire community.
August 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
For many reasons, Avalon Housing's new 206 N. Washington project in Ypsilanti City means so much to me and our entire community.
Celebrated another year of Parkridge Summer Camp!
The kids taught us that the best way to save money is to not spend it, LOL, and that math ain't scary.
The kids taught us that the best way to save money is to not spend it, LOL, and that math ain't scary.
August 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Celebrated another year of Parkridge Summer Camp!
The kids taught us that the best way to save money is to not spend it, LOL, and that math ain't scary.
The kids taught us that the best way to save money is to not spend it, LOL, and that math ain't scary.
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I’ve known Commissioner @anniesomerville.bsky.social for years, first as a legislative chief of staff then taking that knowledge and drive into her work on the commission as one of the foremost champions of smart housing policy at the county level here in Michigan.
July 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’ve known Commissioner @anniesomerville.bsky.social for years, first as a legislative chief of staff then taking that knowledge and drive into her work on the commission as one of the foremost champions of smart housing policy at the county level here in Michigan.
The Washtenaw County Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony! 💙❤️
June 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Washtenaw County Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony! 💙❤️
The cat's out of the bag! I am so grateful for the opportunity to expand emergency housing for families in Washtenaw County!
June 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The cat's out of the bag! I am so grateful for the opportunity to expand emergency housing for families in Washtenaw County!
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Right here in Washtenaw County people are standing up and speaking out.
How have you fought the Trump regime today?
How have you fought the Trump regime today?
"Residents packed a meeting of the Washtenaw County (Michigan) Board of Commissioners Wednesday night.
"Many became emotional as they pleaded with county officials to protect immigrants...
'We don’t want you to cave from the pressure you are under'...”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
"Many became emotional as they pleaded with county officials to protect immigrants...
'We don’t want you to cave from the pressure you are under'...”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Residents make emotional pleas to support immigrants, as feds demand information on county ID program
Residents shared fears, anger with Washtenaw County officials at a packed Wednesday meeting, as federal immigration enforcement demands information on county ID program.
www.mlive.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Right here in Washtenaw County people are standing up and speaking out.
How have you fought the Trump regime today?
How have you fought the Trump regime today?
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WOW! AOC and Bernie Sanders just held the Biggest political event in Denver since Obama 2008.
March 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
WOW! AOC and Bernie Sanders just held the Biggest political event in Denver since Obama 2008.
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I'm on air right now to support WEMU. If you love great local news and music programming, call in to 734-487-2229 or visit wemu.org and make a donation to keep public broadcasting in Ypsilanti strong.
March 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I'm on air right now to support WEMU. If you love great local news and music programming, call in to 734-487-2229 or visit wemu.org and make a donation to keep public broadcasting in Ypsilanti strong.
Raise your hand if you started sobbing during the acceptance speech for No Other Land for best documentary film. 🙌😭
March 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Raise your hand if you started sobbing during the acceptance speech for No Other Land for best documentary film. 🙌😭
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FAA says a military helicopter collided with the American Airlines passenger jet from Wichita near DCA.
There must be immediate hearings on how the federal government/Department of Defense allowed this to happen and if removal of safety protocols and recent personnel changes led to this incident.
There must be immediate hearings on how the federal government/Department of Defense allowed this to happen and if removal of safety protocols and recent personnel changes led to this incident.
January 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
FAA says a military helicopter collided with the American Airlines passenger jet from Wichita near DCA.
There must be immediate hearings on how the federal government/Department of Defense allowed this to happen and if removal of safety protocols and recent personnel changes led to this incident.
There must be immediate hearings on how the federal government/Department of Defense allowed this to happen and if removal of safety protocols and recent personnel changes led to this incident.
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Stop Trump's reckless and illegal funding freeze.
YouTube video by Jeff Irwin
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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If this all seems confusing and poorly planned, that's because it is. The Trump administration doesn't care about the Americans who will be hurt. To them, that's the cost of doing business to score political points.
January 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If this all seems confusing and poorly planned, that's because it is. The Trump administration doesn't care about the Americans who will be hurt. To them, that's the cost of doing business to score political points.
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The Constitution is clear that Trump cannot freeze this funding passed by Congress.
This illegal scheme undermines Congress’s power of the purse and is a blatant attack on our system of checks and balances.
So much for the party of law and order.
January 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Constitution is clear that Trump cannot freeze this funding passed by Congress.
This illegal scheme undermines Congress’s power of the purse and is a blatant attack on our system of checks and balances.
So much for the party of law and order.
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So it turns out government grant funding is actually very critical for public safety, protecting our environment, the health & well-being of Americans, our neighborhoods, making sure people have food, job programs, infrastructure and a whole lot more.
You know, basic functioning of our society.
You know, basic functioning of our society.
January 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
So it turns out government grant funding is actually very critical for public safety, protecting our environment, the health & well-being of Americans, our neighborhoods, making sure people have food, job programs, infrastructure and a whole lot more.
You know, basic functioning of our society.
You know, basic functioning of our society.
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Now, Trump wants to raise the price of your coffee (and more).
Another Trump temper tantrum and another tax increase for Americans.
Another Trump temper tantrum and another tax increase for Americans.
Now we begin the journey to pariah state. — Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombia over rejection of deportation flights apnews.com/article/colo...
Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombia over rejection of deportation flights
Trump made the announcement Sunday on his social media platform Truth Social.
apnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Now, Trump wants to raise the price of your coffee (and more).
Another Trump temper tantrum and another tax increase for Americans.
Another Trump temper tantrum and another tax increase for Americans.
THIS LAND WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME!
Donate 👇
The Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR)
wicir.org/get-involved...
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)
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Donate 👇
The Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR)
wicir.org/get-involved...
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)
secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...
January 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
THIS LAND WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME!
Donate 👇
The Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR)
wicir.org/get-involved...
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)
secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...
Donate 👇
The Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR)
wicir.org/get-involved...
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)
secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...
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well I was angry that they keep trying to be bipartisan and continue to pretend like things are normal, so I sent this
January 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The Inspector General Act of 1978 was a key anti-corruption policy passed by Democrats.
Trump is trying to eliminate honest inspector generals to make it easier for him and his donors to steal from the American people.
Trump is trying to eliminate honest inspector generals to make it easier for him and his donors to steal from the American people.
Inspectors General are fighting back, collectively. Thank goodness.
January 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Inspector General Act of 1978 was a key anti-corruption policy passed by Democrats.
Trump is trying to eliminate honest inspector generals to make it easier for him and his donors to steal from the American people.
Trump is trying to eliminate honest inspector generals to make it easier for him and his donors to steal from the American people.
Are we using bluesky to spam post our pets like we do on Instagram?
January 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Are we using bluesky to spam post our pets like we do on Instagram?
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The Michigan Senate just passed a resolution authorizing legal action against the House Speaker for violating the Michigan Constitution.
By holding back these bills, the Republicans not only violate our Constitution, they also raise costs for hundreds of thousands of families in Michigan.
By holding back these bills, the Republicans not only violate our Constitution, they also raise costs for hundreds of thousands of families in Michigan.
January 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Michigan Senate just passed a resolution authorizing legal action against the House Speaker for violating the Michigan Constitution.
By holding back these bills, the Republicans not only violate our Constitution, they also raise costs for hundreds of thousands of families in Michigan.
By holding back these bills, the Republicans not only violate our Constitution, they also raise costs for hundreds of thousands of families in Michigan.
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Republicans are trying to turn back the clock to the 50's...
the 1850's.
the 1850's.
January 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Republicans are trying to turn back the clock to the 50's...
the 1850's.
the 1850's.
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In Lansing, Republicans are still holding up 9 bills that already passed the House and Senate. They should be on the Governor's desk. This is unconstitutional & illegal.
These bills reduce costs for teachers, improve benefits for corrections officers, and more:
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
These bills reduce costs for teachers, improve benefits for corrections officers, and more:
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
January 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In Lansing, Republicans are still holding up 9 bills that already passed the House and Senate. They should be on the Governor's desk. This is unconstitutional & illegal.
These bills reduce costs for teachers, improve benefits for corrections officers, and more:
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
These bills reduce costs for teachers, improve benefits for corrections officers, and more:
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Michigan Republicans are starting out 2025 by attacking teachers, firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, and every public employee.
They are holding back bills to lower healthcare costs, allow COs to get a pension, and more.
The Speaker doesn't get to veto bills already passed.
They are holding back bills to lower healthcare costs, allow COs to get a pension, and more.
The Speaker doesn't get to veto bills already passed.
January 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Michigan Republicans are starting out 2025 by attacking teachers, firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, and every public employee.
They are holding back bills to lower healthcare costs, allow COs to get a pension, and more.
The Speaker doesn't get to veto bills already passed.
They are holding back bills to lower healthcare costs, allow COs to get a pension, and more.
The Speaker doesn't get to veto bills already passed.