Establish Municipal Electric Utility Initiative is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What it does
Require the city to establish a municipal electric utility
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports this ballot initiative to:
require Ann Arbor to establish a municipal electric utility governed by a nine-member board, with five elected members and four City Council appointees, and authorize the board to oversee utility operations and set rates subject to council approval.
require the utility board to adopt policies to "enable a just transition for workers," "strive to quickly end reliance on fossil fuels," "focus on sustainable alternatives," "seek new opportunities for producing and distributing renewable energy," and "promote ratepayer equity in its operations."
