COMMITMENT. COMPASSION. COMMUNITY.
“As a lifelong resident, I cherish what is strong about Ann Arbor: our values. I care about the wellbeing of everyone in our community and I will fight for those of us who struggle to flourish in our city.”
- Cynthia Harrison, City Councilmember, Ward One
COMMUNITY LEADERS SUPPORTING CYNTHIA!
Thank you for your support!
Although I have had the privilege to call Ann Arbor home for decades, as a Black woman, it hasn’t always been easy. I am deeply committed to all that is vibrant and beautiful about this town, and equally committed to helping Ann Arbor accomplish what it must to make it a more inclusive space for all.
I first got involved with local issues over 20 years ago, where I focused on learning about schools and the local justice system in an effort to keep my sons from becoming statistics in the school-to-prison pipeline. That led me to early involvement with grassroots efforts after the killing of Aura Rain Rosser: focusing on police oversight, community engagement, and beneficial outcomes. When George Floyd was murdered in 2020, that was a wake-up call for me: the only way this city will truly work for everyone is if truly everyone is involved.
These are the reasons I deceived to run for City Council in Ward One. I want to do my part in making Ann Arbor better for historically marginalized communities because I know a city that works for people who struggle, works for everyone. During my time in office, I will focus on representing my family, my community, and my city, informed by my personal experiences, in the service of a more just, more inclusive future.