Mayor Christopher Taylor shares latest information in new video message

City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor has shared a new video message updating residents on city operations and the budget approval process amid COVID-19 and the State of Michigan Stay Home.

To combat the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, the executive order mandates people to stay home unless they’re a part of the critical infrastructure workforce, engaged in an outdoor activity, or performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family, like going to the hospital or grocery store. For details and guidance, please visit the State of Michigan COVID-19 website.

The ​​​​City of Ann Arbor is actively collaborating with the Washtenaw County Health Department​, local hospitals, the University of Michigan and the Red Cross for the COVID-19 pandemic. This page features information from Washtenaw County Health Department​​, State of Michigan​ and Centers for Disease Control​, ​as well as other community organizations, and also includes city-specific information and recommendations as they become available. ​​​​

​On April 30, 2020, ​City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor shared a video message​ condemning discrimination against Asian Americans and others of Asian descent wrongfully assigned blame for the Covid-19 pandemic. He says, “Here in Ann Arbor we are fortunate to welcome and be strengthened by a large and vibrant community of people of Asian descent. To you, I say this: you are neighbors and friends. We are better for your presence here, heartened by your choice to make Ann Arbor your home, and absolutely committed to ensuring that in every moment of every day you are welcomed with open arms, secure in the knowledge that you are an incredibly important part of us. If you experience instances of racism and bullying, speak out, let us know, this community has your back.”
​On April 27, 2020, ​City of Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor shared a video mes​sage​ updating residents on city operations and the budget approval process amid COVID-19 and the ​Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order, extended by the State of Michigan through Friday, May 15.​

More information from the city, as well as resources available in the community, can be found on the city website at www.a2gov.org/covid19.

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