Good morning, Ypsilanti.

Consumers Energy will raise natural gas rates by 6.8% starting November 1, meaning a typical customer will pay about $4.44 more each month after regulators approved a $157 million rate hike.

The Michigan Public Safety Commission also approved over $200 million for pipeline upgrades + investments for low to moderate income customer support.

The City of Ypsilanti Election Commission will hold a special meeting on October 10 at 10:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers at One South Huron to approve past meeting minutes and select election officers for the November 4 special election—residents may submit public comments, join virtually via Zoom, and persons with disabilities should contact City Clerk Tracey Boudreau by 5:00 p.m. on October 9.

The City of Ypsilanti will conduct a Public Accuracy Test at City Hall—One South Huron Street—at 2:00 p.m. on October 13 to verify the optical scan voting tabulators, equipment, and accessible voting devices for the November 4 Special Election.

The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a closed session on October 7 at 6:30 p.m.—to discuss pending litigation involving VTP River Woods LLC and VTP Arbor One LLC.

The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

OmniAir Michigan Plugfest & Mobility Workshop

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — American Center for Mobility — No refunds — Engage with V2X experts at the premier testing event for connected vehicles.

Cahoots Cafe Book Club

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Cahoots Cafe — Free to attend — Gather with fellow book lovers for coffee, snacks, and shared reading time.

Happy Hour Concert with Frog Island Power Boat

5:30-6:30 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring an indie rock project with country and folk influences.

Depot Town Cat Crawl 2025

5-7 p.m. — Depot Town Cats and Dogs — Free entry — Explore the charming feline community of Ypsilanti in this fun-filled community event.

Haunts for Hunger

11 PM — Prospect Pointe West by Lombardo Homes — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a spooky trail with family fun while supporting a great cause.