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The Ann Arbor mayoral primary is heating up as absentee voting begins and Rabhi and Taylor keep trading blows at forums. Rabhi has picked up notable endorsements, including Bernie Sanders and a labor federation, while the candidates remain sharply divided on local policy issues. The Sanders endorsement and labor backing for Rabhi may modestly strengthen his position. The forum clashes keep the race competitive and suggest continued uncertainty.
Tensions flared as Ann Arbor mayoral candidate Yousef Rabhi and Mayor Christopher Taylor debated a wide range of issues Wednesday night.
The progressive candidate from Ann Arbor has snatched what could be a key endorsement in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
“From taking on ICE to leading the fight for single-payer healthcare in Michigan, Yousef Rabhi has had the courage to stand up for working people and challenge powerful interests,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Hear Mayor Christopher Taylor and challenger Yousef Rabhi debate city issues ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election.
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Ann Arbor mayoral candidate Yousef Rabhi and Mayor Christopher Taylor went head to head Saturday, disagreeing on how the city should be responding to aggressive federal immigration enforcement.
Mayor Christopher Taylor is pledging to oppose any new city property taxes as Ann Arbor wrestles with the fact that it has become unaffordable for many people.
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Yousef Rabhi and Mayor Christopher Taylor will face off in the Democratic primary in August.
MIRA, the local Movement for Immigrant Rights Action, is inviting community members to the forum at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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