Why Do I Want to Be an Ann Arbor City Council Member? 

The answer is simple: Because I love the City of Ann Arbor, and I think it is time for a "fresh voice" and a fresh agenda on City Council that resonates with Ward 2 residents. I am a Democrat with an MBA, albeit a somewhat unusual combination, and one that does not exist on City Council today. I aspire to bring my business and non-profit leadership experience coupled with specific training in "Voice of the Customer" measurement and management to resolve the City's issues and challenges. 

Thank You Committee Members, Endorsers, Supporters, Donors & Voters 
for Ensuring the Win in the August 7th Primary! 

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, October 3rd, 9-11am
Q&A with Our New Downtown Library Campaign Chair Ellie Serras and Ann Arbor District Library Director Josie Parker
At my home: 2976 Hickory Lane, 48104
Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to timsally@comcast.net

Thursday, October 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Q&A with Our New Downtown Library Campaign Chair Ellie Serras and Ann Arbor District Library Director Josie Parker
Carson's American Bistro Restaurant on Plymouth Road (Address: 2000 Commonwealth Avenue)
Please RSVP to Mary Schuman at owatonna@aol.com or call 734-668-6449.

Recent Communications to Friends and Supporters

Friday, September 28th 2012
Topic: Endorsement of the Art in Public Places Millage
file:///Users/SallyPetersen/Desktop/Communication_9_28_2012.html

Saturday, September 15, 2012
Topic: Campaign Update and Enquiry Regarding Art in Public Places
file:///Users/SallyPetersen/Desktop/Communication_9_15_2012.html

Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Topic: Thank you Campaign Supporters
file:///Users/SallyPetersen/Desktop/Communication_8_7_2012.html

Ward 2 Challenges:

Ann Arbor City Council must implement bottom-line, fiscally sustainable solutions to the City’s challenges. During my years of both business and not-for-profit leadership service, I implemented innovative, yet affordable solutions to serve customers and stakeholders. Our City is indeed a great place to live and work. I want to ensure that the voices of Ward 2 constituents are heard and that our concerns are addressed by the City with practical and feasible solutions. My passion is to serve the community in which I live and which I love. I have spent the last few months meeting with Ward 2 residents and hearing your concerns. Click on the "More About the Issues" tab to learn more. 

Survey Says....

Key to my campaign is my desire to represent the Voices of Ward 2 Constituents. As I go door to door, I have started asking residents to rank your top 3 issues. To come up with the scores below, I've assigned 3 points to every #1 priority, 2 points for every #2 priority, and 1 point for every #3 priority. The top scoring issues to date are shown below. Check back for frequent updates!

Issues

Total Points

Percent of Points

Improve Financial Sustainability, Taxes, Budget, Economy

106

21.3%

Improve Collaboration with U of M and AAPS

85

17.1%

Improve Constituent Services - Roads, Sidewalks, Recycling, Leaf Pick Up, Trash Removal, Sewers

83

16.7%

Preserve Huron Hills Golf Course & Improve Park Services

55

11.1%

Improve Pedestrian Safety

31

6.2%

Improve Public Safety

Meet the Petersens


Jack, Sally, Jane and Tim Petersen

I moved here from Massachusetts in 1996 with my husband Tim and 5-week old baby Jack. Tim convinced me that it would be possible to live and work and raise a family all in Ann Arbor. And he was right. 

I became a volunteer in this community from the start. I joined the Significant Others and Spouses (SOS) Club at the University of Michigan Business School (now Ross) and chaired a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. Later, I served as President and Co-President of the Angell PTO and Tappan PTSO. I have been a Board Member of the Ann Arbor Art Center, the Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association, and the Racquet Club of Ann Arbor. I am a Past President of the Junior League of Ann Arbor, Inc. and am currently a Board Member of the Neutral Zone and the Huron high School Athletic Booster Club. 

We have now lived in the Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood of Ward 2 for 15 years. Tim has successfully launched his own company in Ann Arbor, and we are the parents of two teenagers; Jack now 16 and Jane, 13.  I've become increasingly intrigued by the challenges and issues this city faces. I am not a career politician, but I feel my business and community leadership experience prepares me well to be an effective leader in this city. 


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