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Kristen Vander Lugt
Contacting the Renters Commission
Communications should be directed to the full Renters Commission by email: RentersCommission@a2gov.org
Renters Commission
The Renters Commission advises the City Council and the City Administrator on matters that affect renters.
Purpose
In September 2021, the Renters Commission was established by the City Council to advise the City Council and City Administrator on matters affecting renters in the City of Ann Arbor.
Renters Commission Membership
The voting membership of the commission is representative of various renter perspectives in the City, such as student, youth, low-income, LGBTQ, immigrant, persons with criminal records, persons receiving rental subsidies, cooperative or group housing, tenant advocacy groups, persons who have experienced homelessness, or historically underrepresented groups, and includes one attorney with experience representing renters and advocating renters' interests.
- Rosanita Ratcliff, Chair - Voting
- Dandan Chen, Vice Chair - Voting
- Julie Goode - Voting
- Geoffrey Lowes - Voting
- Kimberly Pitts - Voting
- Rosanita Ratcliff - Voting
- Michelle Liao - Voting
- Hanna Larcinese - Voting
- Barbara Wood - Voting
- Chris Boddy- Voting
- Vacancy - Voting
- Vacancy, Attorney, Renter's Advocate - Voting
- Faith Redwine-Otieno (HHSAB Liaison) - Nonvoting
- Jordan Else, Landlord Perspective - Nonvoting
- Robert Droppleman, Landlord Perspective - Nonvoting
- Gayle Rosen, University of Michigan Student Legal Services Liaison - Nonvoting
- Travis Radina, City Council Liaison - Nonvoting
- Cynthia Harrison, City Council Liaison - Nonvoting
Commissioners needed! Click to apply
Want to learn more about the Renters Commission before applying? Check out the recruitment page!
Work Plan
Renters Commission Work Plan 2024 (PDF)
Renters Commission Work Plan 2023 (PDF)
Please email RentersCommission@a2gov.org to suggest an idea, initiative, or educational opportunity for the Renters Commission to consider when updating their Work Plan.
Resolutions and Reports
Bylaws
Renters Commission Bylaws approved 9-6-2022 (PDF)
Renters Commission Meetings
The Renters Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
To attend a Renters Commission Meeting:
- Audio Only: Call 877.853.5247 or 888.788.0099 enter Meeting ID:935 8080 1941
- Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone: Use either link a2gov.org/RentersCommissionMeeting or https://zoom.us/join then enter Webinar ID 935 8080 1941 and passcode 703326
To Submit Comments to the Renters Commission:
- Written comments may be submitted in advance of a Renters Commission by email to RentersCommission@a2gov.org. Comments received by noon the day of the meeting will be distributed to the commission. Last name and email address will be redacted from comments received.
Meeting Agendas
By the Friday evening preceding the meeting, the Renters Commission meeting agenda is published online. The typical order of business of Renters Commission meetings is as follows:
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
- Public Comment (three minutes per speaker)
- Regular Business
- Communications
- Adjournment
Past Commission Meetings
Agendas, Minutes, and CTN Video of Commission Meetings