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Ryan Bartholomew is a resident of Ann Arbor. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Michigan State University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. 

Ryan is currently a senior associate for the Center for Effective Philanthropy. He previously was a policy research fellow and a community organizer.

Ryan's campaign for city council member is his first run for office.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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As of May 4, 2026, Ryan Bartholomew’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Prioritizes the completion of the sidewalk gap program and the expansion of protected bike lanes.

Supports ending exclusionary zoning and encouraging "missing middle" housing (duplexes, townhomes) along transit corridors

- Prioritizes the completion of the sidewalk gap program and the expansion of protected bike lanes.
- Supports ending exclusionary zoning and encouraging "missing middle" housing (duplexes, townhomes) along transit corridors

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Advocates for reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 through building electrification and expansion of the city’s renewable energy programs.

- Advocates for reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 through building electrification and expansion of the city’s renewable energy programs.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Ethics & Conduct

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Ryan Bartholomew

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- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members 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 council members 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.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.