Michigan-based Ann Arbor for Public Power said it will continue pursuing the goal of a publicly owned electric utility that would serve the entire city after a related proposal fell just short in the Nov. 3 election.
With all precincts fully counted, the vote on Proposal E was 26,411 yes to 28,414 no, 48.2% to 51.8%.
Voter approval of Proposal E would have amended the City Charter to establish a municipal electric utility and a process for selecting its governing board in 2028. But it would not have authorized any action against the investor-owned DTE, the current power provider for the city. Such action would require future approval by City Council or the voters.
Ann Arbor for Public Power, a nonprofit grassroots citizen group, has been leading the municipalization effort since 2020.
APPA offers a wide range of municipalization resources on its website.
