Steve Kunselman: Courage of His Convictions
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Steve Kunselman: Courage of His Convictions
By Dana Barton
POW! endorsed one of Steven Kunselman’s opponents in his first race for council in the 3rd Ward two years ago. However, POW! enthusiastically endorses him this election cycle.
Steven Kunselman is a breath of fresh air on City Council. While the “veteran” council members often vote in “lock-step” on most issues, Steve is not afraid to challenge the majority. POW! respects that he is willing to take unpopular stands and pay the price of sometimes being ridiculed by his own colleagues. Such was the case when he proposed that Ann Arbor citizens have the right to keep two hens in their back yards for fresh egg laying purposes. The uproar was palpable. And, a lesser person might have caved into the political pressure. But, Steve stood by his principles and the constituency that asked him to bring this measure forward. And, finally, with community support, he prevailed. POW! applauds his courage!
While POW! doesn’t always agree with Kunselman’s positions on issues, we do endorse his stands on transparency in government, the need for downtown affordable housing, the importance of preserving funding for parkland maintenance and his strong support of keeping recreational opportunities affordable for all Ann Arbor families.
Here’s to you, Chicken Man!
(Dana Barton is looking forward to having two hens in the backyard and fresh eggs for her omelets.)