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Each of Ann Arbor’s 5 wards are represented by 2 City Council members. Together with the Mayor, they develop and vote on policies that affect Ann Arbor. They serve 2-year terms.
Ann Arbor’s Mayor serves as a member of the City Council and has the power to veto most council decisions. They serve 4-year terms.
Our County Commissioner is responsible for all decisions on spending and services provided by Washtenaw County.
Wayne State’s Board of Governors are 8 elected officials who are responsible for the budget, policy decisions, and faculty appointments — including the university president.
MSU’s Board of Trustees are 8 elected officials who are responsible for the budget, policy decisions, and faculty appointments — including the university president.
U-M’s Board of Regents are 8 elected officials who govern U-M’s three campuses. They are responsible for the budget, policy decisions, and faculty appointments — including the university president.
Board members supervise all K-12 public education in the state of Michigan.
State Representatives represent their districts in Lansing for 2-year terms. There are 110 state house districts total.
State Senators represent their district in Lansing for 4-year terms. There are 38 state senate districts total.