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  • “The most diverse Council we’ve had in Ann Arbor history”

    “The most diverse Council we’ve had in Ann Arbor history”
    2026/08/25

    Local news outlets ignore the Michigan Daily story about Heidi. She offers excuses and others in the community defend her. Heidi has built valuable relationships with elected leaders allied with the Mayor.


    If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
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    Dear Evanston: “Equity, campaign finance reform, and options for change” (April 2018)
    https://youtu.be/R8GkNV5edrE

    Fox 2 Detroit (October 18, 2024)
    https://youtu.be/K3HHVNlAo1w

    WEMU radio (October 3, 2024)
    https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2024-10-03/proposal-d-in-ann-arbor-faces-considerable-opposition

    Fundraiser for State Rep Jason Morgan at Venue (October 20, 2023)
    Click on Committee, search for Committee Name "Jason Morgan for State Representative", click the Fundraisers tab
    https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeCommitteePublicSearch

    Recommendation, allocation of federal funds (October 18, 2021)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5160594&GUID=AFA44345-7B18-41F6-B1BE-EBA065EF64C2

    Final approval, allocation of federal funds (April 4, 2022)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5534294&GUID=E5B3011D-DF6A-474F-A18E-AC754BA50E6E

    MLive: “Big share of Ann Arbor stimulus goes to solar panels, unarmed responders” (April 5, 2022)
    https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/04/big-share-of-ann-arbor-stimulus-goes-to-solar-panels-unarmed-responders.html

    Reallocation of federal funds (July 1, 2024)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6737753&GUID=8904FECE-9A96-4F9A-A4C7-8AD23735ACB2

    Linh Song political donations (state level, only)
    https://www.transparencyusa.org/mi/contributor/linh-song/?cycle=2017-to-now
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  • “I get a lot of calls from NIMBYs”

    “I get a lot of calls from NIMBYs”
    2026/08/18

    Ann Arbor residents discover Heidi’s criminal record, but local news outlets won’t report on it. Elected leaders defend the money that got them elected and organize against campaign finance reform. After weeks of delay, student journalists at the Michigan Daily finally publish a story about Heidi.


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    Ann Arbor City Council approves exclusive negotiations to sell property (June 3, 2024)
    https://youtu.be/guFi0K3e7CY

    State Senate candidate Peter Eckstein (August 6, 1974)
    https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754571/680

    Heidi donates $5,000 to Mayor Taylor’s PAC (October 5, 2023)
    https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf

    Taylor re-directs Heidi’s $5,000 to charity (July 12, 2024)
    https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33387.PDF

    Heidi donates $1000 to anti-reform campaign (September 6, 2024)
    https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF

    MLive: Fake Trump ads are latest twist in debate over Ann Arbor ballot proposals (October 25, 2024)
    https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/10/fake-trump-ads-are-latest-twist-in-debate-over-ann-arbor-ballot-proposals.html

    Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
    https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

    Mackinac policy conference (May 28, 2024)
    https://youtu.be/7-zNbkEt0GQ

    SXSW Conference (March 2024)
    https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
    https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM
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    29 分
  • “I understand, like, less than 50% of it”

    “I understand, like, less than 50% of it”
    2026/08/11

    Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and City Council approve a new plan for Southtown. Dr. Missy Stults (director of Sustainability and Innovations for the City) relies on Heidi’s promises for cleaner fuel. Local environmentalists question the plan. Heidi’s former architect says it won’t work.

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    A2 New Tech meeting at The Henry (September 21, 2021)
    https://youtu.be/YuwBl-iTTLw

    A2 New Tech meeting at Venue (August 16, 2022)
    https://youtu.be/TrweBvLFlWs

    Ann Arbor City Planning Commission approves new plan for Southtown (May 7, 2024)
    https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-may-7-2024/

    Ann Arbor City Council approves new plan for Southtown (June 18, 2024)
    https://youtu.be/MWj5B5ZKGxY

    Ken Garber quoted in headline (July 2024)
    MLive: ‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
    https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/07/never-seen-anything-like-this-ann-arbor-development-will-generate-its-own-power.html

    Southtown in energy news (2024)
    Energy Changemakers: Going Off-Grid to Tackle Big Problems in Energy and Real Estate
    https://energychangemakers.com/going-off-grid-to-tackle-big-problems-in-energy-and-real-estate/

    Podcast with Steve Pullins (2024)
    Energy Changemakers Podcast: Off Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the Future
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-grid-and-urban-an-apartment-building-that/id1750578413?i=1000677609789

    Southtown & Trump energy policy (2025)
    Microgrids Now: How 4 Microgrid Developers Are Trying to Survive Trump Energy Policies
    https://microgridsnow.com/microgrid-developers-trump-energy-policy/

    Southtown bankruptcy (April 2026)
    MLive: Despite bankruptcy filing, SouthTown development in Ann Arbor still on with new plans
    https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html
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    24 分
  • “Stop being part of the lies”

    “Stop being part of the lies”
    2026/08/04
    Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approves Heidi’s plan for Southtown. City staff recommend negotiating the sale of public property to Heidi’s company, 4M. When residents question the non-competitive deal and the fact that Heidi is a campaign donor to City leaders, she lashes out.If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:HollowHypePodcast@gmail.comPublic engagement meeting at Venue (April 4, 2024)https://a2council.com/cranbrook-village-resident-participation-meeting-april-4-2024/Ann Arbor City Council approves Southtown rezoning (September 5, 2023)https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33Heidi’s political donations (city level) Council Member Jen Eyer (2019, 2023, 2024)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/C-2019-0130003.pdf#page=5https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32273.PDF#page=4https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33029.PDF#page=14Council Member Dharma Akmon (2021)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/30699.PDF#page=2Mayor Christopher Taylor (2022)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/29426.PDF#page=65Mayor Taylor’s Political Action Committee (2023)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf#page=8Council Member Travis Radina (2024)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33033.PDF#page=5Council Member Lisa Disch (2024)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/36137.PDF#page=12Opposition to election/campaign finance reform (2024)https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33546.PDF#page=7https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF#page=7Redevelopment of 415 W. Washington (July 6, 2020)https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4414274&GUID=FF0FFBAD-E26E-4148-985B-4CC210477EECPUD zoning for 415 W. Washington (March/April 2023)https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6054963&GUID=41B151CE-10DE-4380-811B-79A5ADFADB3EOffer from 4M to buy 415 W. Washington (March 19, 2024)https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12979957&GUID=5403E3E3-8DDE-4FFA-A1C6-239777A0DF57Resolution to negotiate with 4M for sale of 415 W. Washington(June 3, 2024)https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6702495&GUID=3D3CACBD-3295-476D-9A9A-6FC3EB058FAEElizabeth Nelson blog post: 415 W Washington: A “Unique Opportunity” for a Campaign Donorhttps://a2elnel.com/post/415-w-washington-a-unique-opportunity-for-a-campaign-donor/Video, Ann Arbor City Council meeting (June 3, 2024)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFi0K3e7CYSouthtown 4M Bankruptcyhttps://cdn.pacermonitor.com/pdfserver/SCAFTHY/221900929/South_Town_by_4M_LLC__miebke-26-40805__0001.0.pdf
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    26 分
  • “We can sell that together”

    “We can sell that together”
    2026/07/28

    Residents question Heidi’s plan for more Airbnb near the stadium. Heidi reinvents herself as a sustainability expert to align with power players at Ann Arbor City Hall. Twenty years earlier, Heidi’s broadband scheme was endorsed by members of Congress from both Ohio and West Virginia.

    Ann Arbor City Council meeting (May 3, 2021)
    https://youtu.be/MYwyZAJsZO4

    Ann Arbor City Council meeting (August 7, 2023)
    https://youtu.be/OdWTqtEnrds

    Public engagement meeting for Southtown (September 21, 2022)
    https://a2elnel.com/post/public-meeting-for-southtown-by-4m-development-sept-21-2022/

    Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (September 5, 2023)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

    Elizabeth Nelson video re: Southtown - A2Council Update: Airbnb in Ann Arbor "The absence of community"
    https://youtu.be/5LLslDzWkOg

    Dr. Missy Stults presentation (March 2023)
    https://youtu.be/FklTmEP-UMw

    News recording (2000)
    https://youtu.be/yez875CL2Zo

    Ohio Broadband video (2012)
    https://youtu.be/wvC3EbRd2b8

    Mountain State College promotion (2012)
    https://youtu.be/ovfFD73YCko

    SXSW Conference (March 2024)
    https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
    https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

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    20 分
  • “They’re owed their dues, right? Risk, reward”

    “They’re owed their dues, right? Risk, reward”
    2026/07/21

    Heidi hires a member of the City Planning Commission in Ann Arbor to design her next projects: a former grocery store and more short term rentals in a development covering an entire block. Heidi’s wife Marge takes the lead in promoting a rebranded business.

    2021 amendments to Ann Arbor short term rental ordinance (May 3, 2021)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4892427&GUID=B937507A-2A1C-4FEB-8F94-9692ED9EBB88&FullText=1

    Lisa Sauve joins Ann Arbor Planning commission (July 17, 2018)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=613336&GUID=71AD6B79-E991-465A-92F0-82F5D044D196

    4M podcast with Lisa Sauve (April 23, 2021)
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XZRrmeeJnRo9bMsGMoXrW

    “All About Ann Arbor” promotion of Venue (November 16, 2022)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQlMsjRUtfM

    “Live in the D” promotion of Venue (September 6, 2024)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7mT4lgh5Wk

    Marge Poscher promotes Venue & Southtown (April 25, 2023)
    https://annarborobserver.com/imagining-southtown/

    Heidi’s “Tech Talk” for Ann Arbor SPARK (October 24, 2022)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwaX-DFKPFM

    Ann Arbor Planning commission postpones Southtown (May 16, 2023)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1069300&GUID=522DC576-C1A2-446E-B788-4A07AD4EA209

    Lisa Sauve responds to postponement (May 21, 2023)
    https://annarboraf.com/episode-71-civic-therapy-wtf-planning-with-lisa-sauve-and-scott-trudeauepisode-71/

    Michigan State Representative Felicia Brabec endorses Southtown (June 21, 2023)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12109053&GUID=B8B6B9A7-79B6-4FC2-B66C-4C125F62318C

    MLive: Police investigation into death of Margaret Poscher (November 14, 2025)
    https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/11/police-investigating-death-of-ann-arbor-developer-known-as-caretaker-at-heart.html

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    28 分
  • “Emergent Industry”

    “Emergent Industry”
    2026/07/14

    A new Ann Arbor City Council majority wants to weaken the STR ordinance, in order to protect Heidi’s businesses. When then Council Member Elizabeth Nelson publicizes her concerns, the FBI visits her at home.

    Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (January 6, 2020)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=737701&GUID=2D1F0EB0-3191-498A-A936-E08ED71D51DE

    Ann Arbor City Council Resolution sponsored by Mayor Taylor (December 21, 2020)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4733989&GUID=7AA9862B-49AD-4541-9831-4FE461B4AF9E

    Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (December 21, 2020)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=749425&GUID=F3C77550-F87F-45C4-B558-3183D4A831D3

    Elizabeth Nelson Blog Post "Housing, Profits, and Hypocrisy" (December 27, 2020)
    https://a2elnel.com/post/housing-profits-and-hypocrisy/

    Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
    https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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    23 分
  • “I don’t mean a bribe”

    “I don’t mean a bribe”
    2026/07/06

    Ann Arbor City Council considers a regulation that would impact Heidi’s short term rental business. She makes a desperate phone call to then Council Member Elizabeth Nelson.

    Public meetings re: short term rentals (October 2019)
    https://a2elnel.com/post/city-to-hold-public-meetings-in-october-about-short-term-rental-regulation/

    Resolution directing regulation (January 2020)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4286174&GUID=7FF5FC94-EED2-4D64-99C3-901D0AD3CE8D

    Ordinance approved with six-month delay in enforcement (September 2020)
    https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4589957&GUID=7ACF876A-8A8A-407A-8023-314BB78026F5

    MLive reporting on short term rentals in Ann Arbor (June 2026)
    ​​https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/ann-arbor-has-nearly-300-short-term-rental-units-they-fetch-up-to-9999-per-night.html

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    22 分