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8/04/10 Mayor Hieftje wins Democratic primary with 84% of the vote! Click Here to read more
"I am honored to have won the Democratic Party's nomination to continue to serve as your Mayor," said Hieftje. I look forward to working with Councilmembers and residents as we continue to make this one of the best cities in the nation in which to live, raise a family, and run a business." said Mayor Hieftje
7/28/10 Mayor Hieftje endorsed by Clean Water Action. Group lauds strong history of environmental leadership. Click Here for Press Release
7/13/10 Statewide Environmental Group Endorses Hieftje. "Michigan LCV Endorses Mayor John Hieftje for Reelection"
7/11/10 Mayor Hieftje goes door-to-door. “Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje finds widespread support campaigning in opponent's neighborhood” by Ryan Stanton
July '10 Ann Arbor Observer examines the race for Mayor. "Satan for Mayor?!" by James Leonard
7/05/10 Progressive Talk show host praises Mayor Hieftje’s leadership. “Mayor John Hieftje is doing a good job.” by Lou Perry WLBY
7/04/10 Mayor Hieftje joins volunteers to march in Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July parade. Click here to see photos
7/04/10 Mayor Hieftje joins Ann Arbor residents at a 4th of July picnic. Click here to see photos
6/28/10 Hieftje endorsed by LGBT caucus and other groups. “Gay rights groups endorse Mayor John Hieftje over Patricia Lesko in Ann Arbor mayoral race” by Ryan Stanton (annarbor.com)
Mayor John Hieftje has been endorsed by the Democratic Party LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered) Caucus. The LGBT caucus joins other groups that have endorsed Mayor Hieftje's re-election bid, including the United Auto Worker Community Action Program, and Laborers Local 499.
"I am humbled and honored to receive endorsements from this diverse group of progressive organizations, all of whom have spent decades working for local families," said Mayor Hieftje.
5/18/10 Mayor Hieftje works with Councilmembers Teall & Hohnke to stop proposed police layoffs and closure of fire station. “Deep cuts to police and fire avoided as Ann Arbor City Council approves 2010-11 budget" by Ryan Stanton (annarbor.com)