Ad-Hoc Citizen Committee for Water Street Redevelopment Area

The Ad-Hoc Citizen Committee for Water Street Redevelopment Area will determine the community benefits that are included in the Request for Qualifications for prospective developers, along with making recommendations for qualified organizations to begin development.

The committee will evaluate the proposals based on:

  • Cultural Vitality: Enhancing Ypsilanti’s cultural identity
  • Social Equity: Benefiting underserved groups
  • Economic Prosperity: Supporting local businesses/jobs
  • Environmental sustainability: Promoting green practices

(LINK): Read more about the history and remediation of the Water Street Redevelopment Area.

Meeting Schedule

The Ad-Hoc Citizen Committee for Water Street Redevelopment Area will be holding their first meeting on March 25th, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers, 1 S Huron Street, Ypsilanti. 

The committee will meet at least six times within a 180-day period. 

The regular meeting schedule will be published once it is available.

Agendas and Minutes

(LINK): View All Agendas and Minutes

Zoom Link for Online Participation

A Zoom link will be published once it is available.

Membership

Per Resolution No. 2025-088, the Ad-Hoc Citizen Committee shall consist of three City Council members, six to eight appointed community members, and up to two non-residents with relevant expertise. 

Member
Term Ends
Katie Jones - Staff Liaison
Mayor Nicole Brown
Until Council Approval of CBA
Council Member Desirae Simmons - Ward 3
Until Council Approval of CBA
Council Member Steve Wilcoxen - Ward 2
Until Council Approval of CBA
Lenore Aerial Ojibway-Gifford 
Until Council Approval of CBA
Edward Koryzno 
Until Council Approval of CBA
Chuck Bultman 
Until Council Approval of CBA
Juanita House 
Until Council Approval of CBA
Allison Kruger 
Until Council Approval of CBA
DaRon Weatherspoon 
Until Council Approval of CBA
Dallas Ford
Until Council Approval of CBA
Diana Gonzalez
Until Council Approval of CBA


Get In Contact

Katie Jones

Manager, Strategic Communications, Economic Development & Equity

kjones@cityofypsilanti.com

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