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Alan is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in labor and industrial relations from Michigan State University. He also has a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Alan is a managing partner at Ackerman & Ackerman PC, a law firm specializing in eminent domain law. He also works as an adjunct professor at Michigan State School of Law. 

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Alan T. Ackerman's campaign for Bloomfield Hills City Council is his first run for public office. 

Bloomfield Hill City Commission

Supports fiscal responsibility and ensuring taxpayer funds are spent responsibly.

- Supports fiscal responsibility and ensuring taxpayer funds are spent responsibly.

Economy

As of August 12, 2025, Alan T. Ackerman did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports the use of Zoom for commission meetings, saying "transparency is mandatory for our local government."

- Supports the use of Zoom for commission meetings, saying "transparency is mandatory for our local government."

Public Services

Said, "I want to make sure our residents can enjoy their property and lifestyle, while also requiring the city’s public contracting and services are provided in a fiscally responsible manner. Respecting the environment and providing good governance, grounded in local concerns, are both critically important and mutually supportive goals of mine."

- Said, "I want to make sure our residents can enjoy their property and lifestyle, while also requiring the city’s public contracting and services are provided in a fiscally responsible manner. Respecting the environment and providing good governance, grounded in local concerns, are both critically important and mutually supportive goals of mine."

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alan T. Ackerman

Believes small commercial businesses are disproportionately affected by property condemnations, disrupting various industries from auto dealerships to retail businesses.

Believes in challenging discriminatory zoning laws that hinder affordable housing construction.

Believes public agencies should have the ability to seize private utility land to transfer to public utilities.

Alan T. Ackerman is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in urban planning from Michigan State University, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He also has an honorary degree from William & Mary Law School.

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.