Ann Arbor City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Aidan Sova
Candidate for City Council Ward 4
Aidan Sova is running for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against James Trost.
Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
President of the Ann Arbor District Library Board and a product lead at Google.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democratic
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from the Washtenaw County Democratic Party, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli Savit, the Ann Arbor Education Association and several building-trades unions, among others. Aidan Sova campaign
- How the press groups them
- MLive reported that Mayor Christopher Taylor backed him in the August Democratic primary. MLive · Aug 4, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.voteaidansova.com
In the Aug. 4 Democratic primary, Cynthia Harrison defeated Rebecca Arends (Ward 1), Sandy Aldrich defeated Teesha Montague (Ward 2), Ryan Bartholomew defeated Ashley Hall (Ward 3), Aidan Sova defeated Dave Zeglen (Ward 4) and Jenn Cornell defeated Greg Monroe (Ward 5). MLive · Aug 4, 2026
The Ward 4 seat is open: Aidan Sova and James Trost are running for the seat being vacated by Dharma Akmon. MLive
Where Aidan Sova stands: positions on the record
Housing density1 sourced position
Supports expanding missing-middle zoning for duplexes and small multifamily homes and opposes exclusionary zoning.
“I firmly oppose exclusionary zoning that locks out our essential workers and families.”
Own statementMLive
Affordable housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Supports combining public affordable housing with missing-middle housing, transit-oriented development and community land trusts.
“we must pursue a ‘yes-and’ approach — combining public affordable housing with missing-middle housing, transit-oriented development, and community land trusts to build an inclusive Ann Arbor”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Public power1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Supports the idea of public power but wants the city to expand its Sustainable Energy Utility and commission an independent feasibility study first.
“We should scale immediate solutions like the SEU while commissioning an independent, data-driven feasibility study to give our community the factual foundation required to pursue full public power responsibly.”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Did not pledge to oppose all data centers; said any proposal must put community resources and public input first.
“I will refuse to consider any data center proposal that does not operate within a framework prioritizing our community’s resources over corporate convenience”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Pedestrian safety1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Wants a focus on pedestrian safety in Ward 4, including filling sidewalk gaps and repairing aging infrastructure.
“our area uniquely requires an aggressive, targeted focus on pedestrian safety, particularly to fill our persistent sidewalk gaps and repair aging infrastructure”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
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