Ann Arbor City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Sandy Aldrich
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Sandy Aldrich is running for Ann Arbor City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Leads the consulting firm Aldrich & Associates Group after working in marketing for Intel and T-Mobile.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democratic
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Mayor Christopher Taylor, eight current council members, state Rep. Jennifer Conlin, the Ann Arbor Education Association, the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters and University Staff United, among others. Sandy Aldrich campaign
- How the press groups them
- MLive reported that Mayor Christopher Taylor backed her in the August Democratic primary. MLive · Aug 4, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.votesandyaldrich.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 2 seat is open: Sandy Aldrich and Teesha Montague ran in the primary to replace Council Member Chris Watson. The Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Where Sandy Aldrich stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing1 sourced position
Supports a mix of market-rate supply, public-private partnerships, and vouchers and land trusts for lower-income residents.
“A public safety net of vouchers and land trusts is vital for neighbors making 60% or less AMI, where the market fails.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Housing density1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Said mixed-use zoning along transit and commercial corridors is where the city could look first to add density.
“I think that’s where you potentially look first for opportunities like that, where you can increase the density without impacting neighborhoods dramatically.”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
Infrastructure1 sourced position
Would push for a capital improvement plan that funds water and sewer systems before they reach a crisis.
“I would push for a proactive Capital Improvement Plan to fund water and sewer systems before they hit a crisis”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Council debate1 sourced position
as reported by The Michigan Daily
Said she would not agree with the mayor on everything and that 11-0 votes may mean too little discussion.
“The vote shouldn’t be 11-0; that means that maybe there’s not enough discussion, or maybe this is a great thing and everybody agrees — however, I won’t agree on everything.”
Own statementThe Michigan Daily · Jul 30, 2026
University of Michigan1 sourced position
Led a neighborhood campaign as co-president of the Northeast Ann Arbor Community Coalition against a proposed industrial facility.
“As co-president of the Northeast Ann Arbor Community Coalition, I led the campaign that blocked an unwanted $38.5M industrial facility from our neighborhood”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)
Also running for City Council Ward 2
No one else is running for this seat.
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