AADL Talks To: Janis Bobrin
Janis Bobrin came to the University of Michigan in 1969 to study urban planning and quickly became politically active in environmental issues with a particular interest in water resource management. She eventually served six terms as Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Since retiring as Drain Commissioner in 2012, Janis has served on numerous regional boards including the Huron River Watershed Council, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Dawn Farm. Janis talks with us about some of the projects she undertook as Drain Commissioner and the many challenges she and her staff faced over the years. She also talks with us about Ann Arbor's ongoing efforts to address the Pall-Gelman dioxane spill and issues surrounding urban planning and density.
Read more about Janis Bobrin in historical articles from the Ann Arbor News and Ann Arbor Observer.
Brater boots Jernigan
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Democrats Celebrate Liz Brater's Election Victory, April 1991 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
Year:
1991
Ann Arbor News, April 2, 1991
Caption:
Democrats Larry Hunter, Robert Eckstein, Nelson Meade and Kurt Zimmer lead a cheer for new mayor Liz Brater.
Newly Elected Mayor Liz Brater Celebrates Her Victory With Ellen Offen, April 1991 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
Year:
1991
Ann Arbor News, April 2, 1991
Caption:
Campaign manager Ellen Offen and newly elected Ann Arbor mayor Liz Brater at a crowded Democrat party at the Bird of Paradise club in Ann Arbor.
Brater switched platform
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Newly Elected Ann Arbor Mayor Liz Brater Celebrates Her Victory With Her Family, April 1991 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
Year:
1991
Ann Arbor News, April 3, 1991
Caption:
Liz Brater, her husband, Enoch, daughter Jessica, 12, and son Jonathan, 7, embrace at the news of Brater's victory in the Ann Arbor mayoral race Monday.
Mayor balances caution with aggressive agenda
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Council, mayor take oaths of office
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Mayor Liz Brater At Opening Of South Maple Housing Project's Community Center, February 1993 Photographer: Benjamin Rusnak
Year:
1993
Kirk Dodge doesn't live in 2nd Ward
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