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AADL Talks To: Janis Bobrin

Janis Bobrin
Janis Bobrin

Janis Bobrin came to the University of Michigan in 1969 to study urban planning and quickly became politically active in environmental issues with a particular interest in water resource management. She eventually served six terms as Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Since retiring as Drain Commissioner in 2012, Janis has served on numerous regional boards including the Huron River Watershed Council, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Dawn Farm. Janis talks with us about some of the projects she undertook as Drain Commissioner and the many challenges she and her staff faced over the years. She also talks with us about Ann Arbor's ongoing efforts to address the Pall-Gelman dioxane spill and issues surrounding urban planning and density.

Read more about Janis Bobrin in historical articles from the Ann Arbor News and Ann Arbor Observer.

 

George A. Davis, Retiring Ann Arbor Park Department Employee, Paints A Bench, March 1949 Photographer: Eck Stanger

George A. Davis, Retiring Ann Arbor Park Department Employee, Paints A Bench, March 1949 image
Year:
1949
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 18, 1949
Caption:
Church groups which hold their annual picnics at West Park will miss the help of George A. Davis, veteran Park Department employe, this summer. Davis (above) is retiring today after 25 years of service with the city. He is pictured on his last day at work, painting one of the West Park benches for summer use.

George A. Davis

George A. Davis image
Parent Issue
Day
4
Month
October
Year
1955
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