Alice Ralph for Washtenaw
District 11 County Commissioner


More than a map

Use the interactive map to find your street.  If you are inside the purple boundary, you can VOTE for Alice in the August 3 Election.
For more information, see the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Elections webpage.
Mostly composed of the northern half of Ann Arbor Ward 3, and a large area of Ward 2, District 11 also encompasses some precincts or partial precincts of Wards 1,4 and 5. No matter where you live, you can donate and volunteer, 
Just out on the Allen Creek Greenway  connection to the Washtenaw B2B
Recent happenings / More to know
July 4th Parade
For an image of Alice and others in the parade, see the annarborchronicle.com set on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30488687@N03/4761214759/in/set-72157624421421064/ 
Ann Arbor candidates for county commissioner are now listed on the City Clerk's Elections pages , thanks to Alice!
More county and elections info is at ewashtenaw.org
County Commissioners on  Washtenaw Co DP  Executive Committee
(There are no organizational DP county District chairs)
Contact Ann Arbor Democratic Party ward chairs about candidate forums
Contact the Michigan DP to help re-elect Michigan  Mark Schauer (D) to Congress

Washtenaw County

Are you wondering what Washtenaw County does for you? 
Discover the Healthy Community Portal. You might be amazed.
Washtenaw County is the part of government that provides local services mandated by the State of Michigan and Federal Government. Washtenaw County administers Public Health programs and also uses voter-approved millages to deliver locally mandated services, such as Parks.
Residents of 11 Washtenaw County districts elect one County Commissioner and 5 other county-wide officials
The Board of Commissioners makes policy that directs tax dollars, to services and projects that fundamentally affect the quality of life in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County.
Major general fund appropriations go courts administration and to areas directed by five additional officials. They are elected county-wide for 4-year terms and include--
Clerk/Register Lawrence Kestenbaum
Treasurer Catherine McClary, CPFO
Water Resources Cmmr Janis Bobrin
Prosecuting Atty Brian Mackie
Sheriff Jerry Clayton

Ann Arbor -- City / County Seat

"The city doesn't do anything in health," said a [former] city employee when asked about the role of parks in healthful living. She was partially right. Only the County supports well-baby programs, monitors epidemics, inspects restaurants, etc. We still value parks!

Ann Arbor -- District 11

Neighborhoods. We all have our own definitions of "Neighborhoods". This hit home when Alice volunteered last year to be an annarbor.com community contributor for the Burns Park Neighborhood.
In fact, neighborhood definition was the topic of her first post. The recent annarbor.com format now refers to combined neighborhoods in a major area as "Central Ann Arbor". This area includes a little more than Washtenaw County District 11.
Alice participates in another Ann Arbor community online at annarborchronicle.com


Schools, Colleges and Universities

Although they are one of the most important sectors of our society, local and county governments have little direct control of schools, colleges and universities. These important institutions depend on state appropriations and direct support of the public. Their elected governing boards can also levy taxes through ballot issues.
Further, the University of Michigan is one of five public universities in the State which are granted autonomy by the Michigan State Constitution.

Provided and paid for by 'Friends for Alice Ralph' / Vivienne Armentrout, Treasurer