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Sabra Briere is a long-time Ann Arbor resident and activist, most recently working to get the Lower Town Historic District created. A former Ann Arbor Democratic Party Chair (in the early 1990s) she has been active in local politics since 1978. She currently is the City Council representative for Ward 1.

Briere's political campaign was marked by her insistence that she would be an "independent voice on Council," which implied that she would decide for herself the merits of each issue. She introduced and Council passed the Citizens' Participation Ordinance, which mandates increased notification and citizen involvement in many proposed developments. This ordinance has altered the atmosphere surrounding citizen input in just a few months.

Briere has identified herself closely with neighborhood issues, but has not backed away from supporting the DDA or downtown businesses. She supported the underground parking structure proposed for the Library Lot, but opposed the Police / Courts facility (fulfilling a campaign promise). She opposed high-density student housing at 42 North, but in the end supported 601 Forest.

She brings chocolates to Council Caucus, for which she's becoming well known.

website: http://sabrabriere.org/