Nicole has a bachelor’s degree in communication and social work and a master’s degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University.

Nicole Brown has a bachelor’s degree in communication and social work and a master’s degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University.

Nicole A. Brown is currently the Mayor of Ypsilanti. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Nicole currently serves on the Ypsilanti City Council and as Mayor Pro Tem. She was elected in 2014. 

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Supports prioritizing infrastructure and economic development.

- Supports prioritizing infrastructure and economic development.

Economy

As mayor, established the Ad-Hoc Tenants’ Rights Subcommittee to promote safe renting and address housing instability.

Established the Ad-Hoc Tenants’ Rights Subcommittee to promote safe renting and address housing instability.

- Established the Ad-Hoc Tenants’ Rights Subcommittee to promote safe renting and address housing instability.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports destigmatizing mental health challenges and providing resources for those in need.

Prioritizes public safety and violence interruption. 

- Prioritizes public safety and violence interruption. 
- Cares about re-entry support.

Public Safety

- Supports destigmatizing mental health challenges and providing resources for those in need.
- Supports harm reduction.

Healthcare

Supports increasing transparency, community engagement, and communication with residents.

- Supports increasing transparency, community engagement, and communication with residents.

Public Services

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Energy & the Environment

Prioritizes infrastructure and climate resiliency.

- Prioritizes infrastructure and climate resiliency.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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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.