David Byrne will perform at the Michigan Theater October 24

No ticket info has been announced other than Mr Byrne will be at the Michigan on October 24th. Byrne has been working with former Roxy Music member Brian Eno on his/their latest album called 'Everything That Happens Will Happen Today'. Byrne's website doesn't make it sound like you're gonna go get to hear Talking Heads music so be ye warned.

Post Primary YCD Hangover Edition

First off, we're glad we'll have a new sheriff. We were never THAT impressed with Dan Minzey. We got the definite idea he never wanted to hear from any voters unless he was putting up a sign in their yard (and the commenter on the Ann Arbor News who said the signs would win the day and that they were all put up by request legally, we simply give a big Nelson Muntz 'ha ha'). We hope Jerry Clayton brings a renewed vigor to the Washtenaw County Sheriff position. Judging from the numbers you have a mandate Mr. Clayton, don't waste it.

In Ypsilanti, we were happy to see old warhorse Pete Murdock win the Democratic nomination in Ward 3. You can say what you want to about Mr. Murdock but he understands this city, he knows what needs to be done and brings a consensus building ability with him. In the Second Ward, the Water Street Project claimed John Gawlas who lost to Michael Bodary. Mr. Gawlas, we wish you well but that Water Street Project will claim a lot of people before it's done. The biggest loser on the night was our Mayor, Paul Schreiber who wasn't on the ballot per se, but backed not one, not two but three losing city council candidates. His work as mayor looks to be all the more difficult now. We also think his time as mayor might well be up next time he runs. Between the Water Street Project and the OBVIOUS throw the bums out mood of Washtenaw County yesterday, folks aren't shy about a house cleaning.

In Ann Arbor, John Hieftje not only won reelection to the Mayor's office but the candidates he supported won the night. He looks to have council on his side going into the next year. Sandi Smith in the 1st Ward, Tony Derezinski in the 2nd Ward, Christopher Taylor in the 3rd Ward, Carsten Hohnke in the 5th Ward all won.

In Ypsi Township, besides the big win by Brenda Stumbo, the three incumbent trustees, Jean Hall Currie, Dee Sizemore and Stan Eldridge and Mike Martin, got the most votes.

Pittsfield Township was in the mood for change in a big way, tossing out the incumbents and voting for Mandy Grewal, clerk candidate Alan Israel, treasurer candidate Patricia Scribner and trustee candidates Stephanie Hunt, Gerald Krone, Tom Sherony and Chol Yi.

In the 15th District Judge race, the two who plastered their faces on transportation, came in 3rd and 4th respectively. The two top vote getters, Chris Easthope and Eric Gutenberg will face off in November while Joan Lowenstein and Margaret Connors. the faces on the busses, lost.

Results as we get 'em

Oakland 3
Toronto 1

All unofficial but it looks like Brenda Stumbo has defeated Ruth Ann Jamnick in Ypsi Township tonight comfortably, and Karen Lovejoy-Roe was out ahead of David Ostrowski in the Clerk's race.

The Ann Arbor News will take it from here (like they were doing anyhow) ...

Time for Ypsilanti, After Dark

Big rush hour accident on US 23 between Washtenaw Ave. and Geddes

Quite the backup this afternoon, going northbound as few as 15 minutes ago traffic was at a dead stop. Traffic traveling southbound had a gawker delay. State Police and ambulances were on scene.

YCD is Election Central for Washtenaw County

Johnny voted early, or like he calls it, he put the hay in the barn early, and we can now concentrate on YOU, the Washtenaw County voter.

Were there long lines when you voted? Candidates gladhanding? Any gossip you'd like to share with us? Don't touch that dial, we'll go with one long election day thread today with results as they are known...

Late night open thread

Valuable information to help you get your vote on tomorrow can be found HERE. Best of luck to all candidates.

Time for Ypsilanti, After Dark

Sadly, another construction death on the U-M campus (UPDATED 1:37PM)

A construction worker fell five stories to his death this morning at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. This is the second death this year at a construction site on U-M property. Last February, a worker died in a fall at the U-M Museum of Art site.

Hopefully a full investigation is done. In the tragic February fall the Michigan branch of OSHA fined the masonry company some 60K for knowingly disregarding proper safety procedures.

Update: (AP) 31-year-old David J. Smith of Jackson fell down an empty elevator shaft about 6:30 a.m. Monday. He worked for Schindler Elevator Corp.

Last chance to post your thoughts on the primaries

Before we vote tomorrow. If you'd like to, say it anonymously...

Late night open thread

His real name is Vincent Furnier, but you may know him by his stage name. Answer HERE

Time for Ypsilanti, After Dark

Sunday afternoon before the primaries--speak your mind

Like we said at the beginning of this venture to keep the city ill informed and share a good chuckle, we weren't going to endorse candidates for offices. We'll tell you what happened and why we think it did but do the research and make up your own minds. They're Johnny's neighbors and this obviously isn't a serious news laden CNN type site. So, we'll call out those we think deserve a scolding or high praise, but, we love you all equally. We don't play favorites. Don't listen to your father's new girlfriend...

So, what say you? Who are you supporting and why?

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