General Election: Tuesday, November 4 2008. more voting information

Re-Elect Mayor John Hieftje

Awards for Ann Arbor:
  • Heathiest Hometown in America, July 2008 — AARP Magazine
  • 3rd Best City to Walk In, 2008 — Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Association
  • 5th Best City to Live In, 2007 — Cities Ranked and Rated, a comprehensive study of more than 400 North American Cities.
  • Top 21 in the Nation for Bicycling, 2006 — Bicycle Magazine

Mayor Hieftje:
  • Environmental Leadership Award, 2008 — Michigan League of Conservation Voters

In previous years:

  • Local Official of the Year — Michigan Parks and Recreation Association.
  • Conservation Leadership Award — Greater Detroit Audubon Society
  • Preservationist of the Year — Washtenaw Land Trust

In a time of historic challenges on the energy front Ann Arbor is fortunate to have a leader with the vision, knowledge and courage to position the city to succeed in this new environment.
—Lana Pollack, President, Michigan Environmental Council, former State Senator