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Christopher Taylor has a law degree from the University of Michigan. 

Christopher is the mayor of Ann Arbor. He works at the Ann Arbor law firm of Hooper Hathaway, where his practice focuses on estate planning and representing small businesses. He previously served three terms as a city councilmember representing Ward 3 for the city of Ann Arbor.

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Christopher is the mayor of Ann Arbor. He works at the Ann Arbor law firm of Hooper Hathaway where his practice focuses on estate planning and representing small businesses. 

Christopher Taylor is currently the Mayor of Ann Arbor, serving his fourth term. He was first elected mayor in November 2014. Before that, he served three terms representing Ward 3 on the Ann Arbor City Council, having first won election in 2008.

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Christopher Taylor is currently the Mayor of Ann Arbor. He was elected in November 2014 and serving his 4th term. Before that, he served three terms representing Ward 3 on the Ann Arbor City Council, having first won election in 2008.

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Economy

Believes the lack of affordable housing results from historical practices like redlining and zoning laws.

Believes that a lack of affordable housing results from historical practices like redlining and zoning laws.

As mayor, increased rental unit inspections to over 6,000 per year and passed the Green Rental Housing Ordinance to promote energy efficiency and establish minimum standards for 23,000 rental properties.

- Believes that a lack of affordable housing results from historical practices like redlining and zoning laws.
- As mayor, increased rental unit inspections to over 6,000 per year and passed the Green Rental Housing Ordinance to promote energy efficiency and establish minimum standards for 23,000 rental properties.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission, which provides civilian review of police policies and complaint resolutions.

- Supports the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission, which provides civilian review of police policies and complaint resolutions.

Public Safety

Healthcare

As mayor, expanded Ann Arbor's recycling and composting services.

As mayor, ensured Ann Arbor is the only city in Michigan to have curbside recycling for multifamily structures, year-round curbside composting, and a zero-waste Materials Recovery Facility.

- As mayor, expanded Ann Arbor's recycling and composting services.
- As mayor, ensured Ann Arbor is the only city in Michigan to have curbside recycling for multifamily structures, year-round curbside composting, and a zero-waste Materials Recovery Facility.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

As mayor, increased local road funding, improving quality, with over 60% rated "Good or above" and nearly 75% "Fair or above," despite Michigan's low per capita road spending ranking.

- As mayor, increased local road funding, improving quality, with over 60% rated "Good or above" and nearly 75% "Fair or above," despite Michigan's low per capita road spending ranking.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Supports accessible recycling and composting services.

Supports sustainable public services, noting Ann Arbor's unique achievements in Michigan with curbside recycling for multifamily homes, year-round composting, and a zero-waste Materials Recovery Facility.

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- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.