Ann Arbor Proposal E: Creation and Governance of a Municipal Electric Utility
Ann Arbor city, Michigan
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Ann Arbor would be required to create its own city-run electric utility and add rules for governing it to the city charter. The city would have to start building a public electric utility to serve residents, though this vote sets no rates or timeline.
Proposed by: Citizen petition by Ann Arbor for Public Power (nonprofit, executive director Brian Geiringer)
A nonprofit led by executive director Brian Geiringer. It wants a city-owned electric utility to replace DTE Energy. DTE funds the group fighting the measure.
Source: michiganpublic.org
A YES vote means
The city must set up a public electric utility.
A NO vote means
The charter does not require a city-run electric utility.
Campaign Finance Information
Campaign Finance Information
Largest donors supporting
- Tides Foundation · CASan Francisco foundation that passes on donor gifts$20,000
- Brian GeiringerDirector of the public power nonprofit; donated staff time$13,077
Largest donors opposing
- DTE Energy CoDetroit electric and gas utility that serves Ann Arbor$1,800,000
- Edison Electric Institute · DCTrade group for investor-owned electric utilities$25,000
- Mark S. Helsel Jr.Dexter, Michigan resident; job not named in filings$25,000
- Asplundh Construction LLC · PAUtility line construction contractor$25,000
Filings as of September 19, 2026 · Sources: campaignfinance.us2