Michael Bodary for Ypsilanti City Council

Michael Bodary, has received the endorsement from United Auto Workers, Region 1A, and the Huron Valley Labor Council - AFL-CIO which represents 23 distinct labor unions in the area.

Longtime Westside resident Michael Bodary is running for Ypsilanti City Council as a Democrat from Ward 2. Bodary, 57, was born and raised in Ypsilanti. He has a BBA degree in Management from Cleary University and works as a Senior Buyer for the University of Michigan’s Parking and Transportation Department.

Bodary said, “I am running for Council because the city needs new leadership, new ideas, and a new voice with honesty and integrity. The City has wasted millions on Water Street. The Council spent two years advocating a City Income Tax that was defeated by voters 2 to 1. Days after this vote, Council announced a $1.3 million budget surplus.

“I will focus on rebuilding confidence in city government. We must preserve vital services like police and fire protection,” said Bodary. “We have to work to keep the Pool and Senior Center open, and we have to work with our neighboring communities and Universities to make sure we keep our public transportation rolling.””

Bodary’s website can be found at www.VoteBodary.com