Ann Arbor City Council · Ward 1 · Independent Democratic Socialist

Forward As 1.

I'm Lucas King-Cochran — a student and service worker running for our City Council because Ward 1 deserves a voice for the working-class.

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Lucas King-Cochran at Bird Hills Nature Area

Our city works for corporations and developers. I'm running to change that.

Corporate interests have raised our rent, raised our taxes, and lowered our quality of life. The streets of our historic neighborhoods are crumbling while we're told luxury apartments and hotels are the solution to our housing crisis. I refuse to accept that. My campaign is a grassroots movement — no corporate money, no establishment backing, just the strength of our community.

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What I'm fighting for

My three pledges to Ward 1

01
Affordability

Public housing. Local food assistance. Renewable public power. I will lower the cost of living in Ward 1.

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02
Our Future

I will fight AI data centers, build an AI literacy program, protect our social services, and keep our tax dollars accountable.

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03
Community

I will support labor and tenant unions, help progressive organizations grow, and actually show up for my neighbors.

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