With the 2024 primary election occurring on Aug. 6, The Eastern Echo has compiled a list of information regarding those running for local government in the City of Ypsilanti. Information on previous experience, campaign goals, and more can be found below, which was pulled from the websites of candidates. If no additional information was found regarding a candidate, they were simply listed.
Candidates
Ward 1 City Council Member, four-year term, vote for no more than one
• Roland Tooson, Democratic, incumbent
Ward 2 City Council Member, four year term, vote for no more than one
• Steve Wilcoxen, Democratic, incumbent
Ward 2 City Council Member, partial term ending Nov. 9, 2026, vote for no more than one
• Patrick McLean, Democratic, incumbent
Ward 3 City Council Member, four year term, vote for no more than one
• Evan Sweet, Democratic, incumbent
• Amber Fellows, Democratic
Fellows has experience chairing a Community Benefits Agreement commission, in which she has led negotiations to reduce the cost of homes for Ypsilanti residents. If elected, she aims to advocate for funding toward community-based solutions of public safety, including poverty reduction programs, unarmed response, and more.
A list of the candidates running for Washtenaw County and state positions, in addition to a list of the Washtenaw County proposals, can be accessed through the Washtenaw County website.
