Officials said the goals of the ordinance are to reduce greenhouse gases, protect residents from pollutants and promote the city’s sustainability goals.

The electric board proposed by Ann Arbor for Public Power would have power from the City of Ann Arbor to create, maintain and administer a public power utility system.

City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. will give his recommendation during the next Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday.

Residents of Tree Town can now set out gently used items on the curb for other community members to take and use.

Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously voted to officially adopt a new ordinance limiting the ability of police to stop drivers.

Tree Town leaders have worked to secure $1 million in funding for the development of a splash pad at Southeast Area Park.

Awards are given to community members who maintain properties that preserve the building’s historical, cultural or architectural value for a decade or more.

The Driving Equality Ordinance bars police from pulling over drivers for minor violations unless the violations pose an immediate danger.

Eight members of Ann Arbor City Council penned a letter in support of striking graduate students at the University of Michigan.

The City of Ann Arbor will be marking the launch of its first-ever shared e-bike program with a “roll out” event on Monday at 1 p.m.

Ann Arbor City Council has approved a resolution to kickstart negotiations with DTE and other utilities as it works to transition the city's heating to clean energy in the coming years.

The City of Ann Arbor is currently installing new “No Turn on Red” signs throughout the downtown area.

Starting March 15, residents are asked to turn off late-night lights and shut window blinds after 11 p.m. to help birds migrating through Ann Arbor.

“Jenn’s broad ties in our community, her solid track record of fundraising for a range of nonprofit organizations, her ability to build partnerships, and her passion for ensuring Ann Arbor is a vibrant, cultural destination made her the stand-out candidate for this role,” said A2AC board of directors chair Anne Cooper in a release.

Radina, who was elected to the city council in 2020, will be the first openly gay mayor pro tem in the past 20 years.

Ann Arbor City Council has approved a study that will examine the feasibility of a municipal utility.

Three days have passed since Monday’s storms, and DTE reports 68,000 customers remain without power.

Here are the results for the Aug. 2 Primary in Ann Arbor.

Cynthia Harrison (D) is running to represent Ward 1 on Ann Arbor City Council.

Angeline Smith (D) is running to represent Ward 1 on Ann Arbor City Council.

Jenn Cornell (D) is running to represent Ward 5 on Ann Arbor City Council.

Here's a guide to the Aug. 2 Primary Election in Ann Arbor.

Ali Ramlawi (D) is running for re-election to Ann Arbor City Council as a Ward 5 representative.

Dharma Akmon (D) is running to represent Ward 4 on Ann Arbor City Council.

Ayesha Ghazi Edwin (D) is running to represent Ward 3 on Ann Arbor City Council.

Elizabeth Nelson (D) is defending her seat as Ward 4 Ann Arbor City Councilmember.

Running between June 5-11, the week-long event will have education activities, movies, farm tours, dance parties and demonstrations courtesy of the CIty of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations.

On Wednesday, June 1, Tree Town residents can tell the city how to spend $500,000 in federal money set aside for the arts.

We want to know, are you participating in No Mow May?

Share your thoughts with the city about creating a Sustainable Energy Utility.

“No Mow May” encourages residents to not cut their grass until May 31 in order to promote local populations of pollinators and other environmentally helpful creatures.

Downtown residents are needed to fill open positions on Ann Arbor’s Citizens Advisory Council.

Ann Arbor City Council members voted unanimously on a resolution condemning the demonstrations outside of Beth Israel Congregation and antisemitism.

Christopher Taylor announces he will run again in Ann Arbor's mayoral race later this year.

City of Ann Arbor officials are seeking community input on what to do with $24.1 million allocated to Tree Town from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

See which businesses are participating in Ann Arbor's new social district.

Tree Town joins a list of cities around the world recognized for their ambitious climate leadership and transparency with environmental action.

All public restrooms in Ann Arbor, including in bars and restaurants, must offer toilet paper, soap, paper towels, tampons and menstrual pads starting Jan. 1.

The 10 a.m. rally, at 310 S. Division St., will include speakers and a two-mile walk around downtown Ann Arbor ending with refreshments at the shelter association’s Delonis Center Building.

Tree Town voters said yes to ranked choice voting, “best value” bidders, emergency purchases and increased purchasing power.

Jenn Cornell Queen (D-Ward 5) has announced her run for Ann Arbor City Council.

The City of Ann Arbor is holding a public discussion about creating a new, publicly-owned energy utility.

Local parents and elected officials will hold a discussion about the state of childcare in Washtenaw County on Oct. 29.

Atleen Kaur is the finalist in the search for a new city attorney.

Ann Arbor City Council unanimously voted to hire Milton Dohoney as the new interim city administrator.

Elected officials and activists spoke from the steps of the Hatcher Graduate Library, addressing decriminalization, legislation, personal stories, healing and of the future.

Interviews will stream live at 4 p.m. on CTN.

On Sunday, Sept. 19, community members will gather on the University of Michigan Diag for the inaugural Entheofest, a festival highlighting psychedelic plants and fungi.

Ann Arbor City Council members unanimously voted to ban the sale of new fur products within the city.

More than 70 municipalities in Michigan have established a social district over the past year.

Organizers of the Taste of Ann Arbor announced it has been canceled this year.

Tom Crawford formally resigned after City Council voted to terminate his employment over racially insensitive comments.

The Ann Arbor Marathon has received city approval to take place in October.

A group of local parents is trying to find a solution for families in need of childcare this upcoming school year.

Dug and Linh Song have launched a new matching campaign to support Packard Health's work within the community.

Here's what is happening for Juneteenth around Ann Arbor.

Several city of Ann Arbor municipal offices at Larcom City Hall will be closed Friday to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

More than 20 family-friendly in-person and virtual events are scheduled from June 1-6 to commemorate the event, highlight sustainability and educate the community.

Ann Arbor councilman Jeff Hayner (D-Ward 1) has been stripped of all Council committees through the end of the year.

In an open letter, the owner of Detroit Street Filling Station and The Lunch Room Bakery & Cafe implored city leadership to stop nonessential activity.

Known as the “Deer Doctor,” Baker is an author, conservationist and consultant to the Humane Society of the United States. The city of Ann Arbor has spent $750,000 on deer management since 2015, when the Ann Arbor City Council approved a four-year deer management plan, according to the HSHV. “Scientists and wildlife biologists confirm that Ann Arbor does not have an overpopulation of deer. Within those responses, 700 reported not taking deer-preventative measures and 73% stated their enjoyment of seeing deer in Ann Arbor, HSHV said. AdThose interested in the free seminar with the “Deer Doctor” can visit hshv.org/gardenwithdeer.

ANN ARBOR – During the spring and fall migrations, more than 250 birds migrate at night over Michigan. Brightly-lit tall buildings disorient the birds and some will circle these buildings until their either die from colliding with the structure or from exhaustion. According to scientists, hundreds of millions of birds die annually as a result of these encounters with tall buildings. AdProperty owners of tall buildings as well as residents or office workers are encouraged to turn off their lights or close their shades after 11 p.m. during Safe Passages Great Lakes Days. Those who work in tall buildings at night are also encouraged to use desk lamps or other dim lights to minimize perimeter lighting at night.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Community members can now share their thoughts on the city of Ann Arbor’s Healthy Street program. The city is collecting community input through a public survey on which streets should and should not be included in the 2021 program. Implemented in April 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the program closed sections of select streets around Tree Town to help residents remain safe and physically distanced while walking and cycling. For the survey, community members can tell the city which streets to include (or not) by dropping pins on an interactive map. Public input and factors such as cost, safety, jurisdiction and feasibility will be considered by the city decision-makers, according to the Healthy Street website.

ANN ARBOR – In a rare move, Mayor Christopher Taylor and several members of City Council have sent a letter to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education urging them to stick to their plan of returning to a hybrid learning model. “Ann Arbor students and families are stretched to the breaking point,” reads the letter. If the science shifts, or a virus variant changes everything, Ann Arbor will understand. If the science shifts, or a virus variant changes everything, Ann Arbor will understand. AdThe City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Public Schools have a long and successful history of working together to promote our children’s education, community, and health.

ANN ARBOR – The fourth year of the Ann Arbor Community Academy will kick off on March 10, and the program is currently seeking community members interested in participating. Formerly named the Ann Arbor Citizens Academy, the free program offers community members 18 years old or older a broad view of local government. Due to Ann Arbor Public Schools spring break, the academy will not meet on March 31. Graduates from the program have gone onto serve on City Council, the Public Art Commission, the Planning Commission, Water System Advisory Board and more. According to the city of Ann Arbor, preference will be given to city residents over nonresidents depending on program capacity.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Have experience with financial leadership and looking for a new job? The City of Ann Arbor is looking to hire a new Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the City Administrator, the new CFO will be responsible for overseeing the Financial and Administrative Services Area for the City, which provides services through different offices and departments, according to the job ad. Additional duties of the CFO include being the primary financial advisor to the Ann Arbor City Council, leading a staff of around 35 employees, capital planning, rating agency relationships and develop the citywide $450 million budget. To learn more about the job or to apply, click here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, City of Ann Arbor offices will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closures will include Larcom City Hall customer service center and 15th Judicial District Court. Instead of meeting that Monday, Ann Arbor City Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 19, according to a notice from the city. Monday is also the last day for residents to dispose of undecorated Christmas trees for free at four drop-off locations around Ann Arbor. Read: Here’s how you can volunteer with Ann Arbor Parks in February

Julie Weatherbee, who works by day in the University of Michigan’s IT department and live tweets City Council meetings by night, began tweeting photos of people’s lost things six years ago. Here are just some of her “Lost Things” posts:If you lost your commemorative wedding mugs, they are on this chair on Koch Street. #AnnArbor pic.twitter.com/b95nZR8dXc — Julie Weatherbee (@juliewbee) December 7, 2020If you lost your soybeans, they are scattered along the Ann Arbor Railroad tracks (presumably from Ann Arbor to Toledo). #AnnArbor pic.twitter.com/tphJCeCfts — Julie Weatherbee (@juliewbee) May 23, 2020If you lost your keys, they are on this electric pole near Main and Hill! #annarbor pic.twitter.com/cRWMxT8HaC — Julie Weatherbee (@juliewbee) August 30, 2019If you lost your tiny car by the Stadium, well, I have some bad news.

ANN ARBOR – City Council unanimously approved on Monday night the extension of downtown street closures for businesses to continue operating outdoors through Nov. 30. The closures were originally set to end on Nov. 1. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures will continue to be in effect from 2 p.m. on Fridays through 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Maynard Street closure will move to a weekend-only closure on Nov. 2. Ramlawi said city administrator Tom Crawford can end the closures at any time if they are deemed unsafe due to weather events.

The city of Ann Arbor released a new Priority Based Budgeting Survey on Monday which seeks to gauge public opinion on city spending. On Oct. 5, City Council approved to employ The National Research Center to conduct the survey. Though city officials plan for multi-year budgets, City Council are limited to adopting one fiscal year at a time. City officials are asking all residents to share their insights through the online-only survey. The survey’s results will be shared by City Council members in December and will be made visible to the community on the city’s budget public process website.

ANN ARBOR – On Friday evening, two resolutions to dissolve the Downtown Development Authority were added to Monday’s city council meeting agenda. “If you don’t have a resolution on the agenda, it’s very hard to have a discussion at council,” said Griswold. We’re in the midst of a pandemic and downtown businesses are on their knees and DDA is working hard to find strategies. Pollay said that during the winter months, downtown businesses will face their toughest test yet. “The DDA is the only City entity that has offered and provided support through this pandemic.”Monday’s city council meeting will take place virtually at 7 p.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – City Council members voted unanimously this week to decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor is a college town that prides itself in a more relaxed approach to drug enforcement. “They are non-addictive chemicals,” Ann Arbor City Council member Anne Bannister said. The Council voted 11-0, saying Ann Arbor police should stand down enforcing possession. In its resolution, the Ann Arbor City Council also asked the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to cease prosecution of those involved in entheogenic plant use.

ANN ARBOR – In a unanimous vote on Monday night, Ann Arbor City Council elected Tom Crawford as the new city administrator. A longtime Ann Arbor resident, Crawford has served as the Chief Financial Officer for the city since 2004 and recently filled the role of interim city administrator following the firing of Howard Lazarus in February. Before working for the city of Ann Arbor, Crawford worked at Ford Motor Co. in the company’s product planning, lending and development units. Councilmember Jane Lumm, I-Ward 2, said Crawford is a vetted candidate for the job, having served three times as interim city administrator over the course of nearly two years. After a nationwide search, council voted between finalists Crawford and Cara Pavlicek, the current village manager of Oak Park, Illinois.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The City of Ann Arbor has announced the next steps in its search to find and hire a new city administrator. Candidates will record their answers which will be available to view until Sept. 9 through the city administrator candidate webpage. The fourth city administrator candidate, Joyce Parker, withdrew from further consideration. Four days later, a special city council session was held to discuss finalists and the next steps towards hiring a city administrator. In June, Ann Arbor City Council began searching for a replacement for former city administrator Howard Lazarus, who was fired without cause in February through a vote of 7-4.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Starting Friday, you wont be able to lazily float along Argo Cascades in your tube, according to Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. The department made an announcement Wednesday afternoon that tubing will no longer be permitted in the Argo Cascades section of the Huron River, which wraps around the northeast part of downtown Ann Arbor. The decision was made to support ordinances and orders made by the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Health Department. The City of Ann Arbor ordinance, effective as of Monday, Aug. 24, limited outdoor social gatherings to 25 people and indoor gatherings to 10. But individuals with their own tubes continue to use the Argo Cascades creating crowds that are not consistent with the current orders.Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation staff will work with Ann Arbor Police Department to enforce the new ordinance.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. With more students headed back to Ann Arbor, an emergency ordinance has been put in place to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. On Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously passed the temporary emergency ordinance, which limits social gatherings and requires face coverings. Wash your hands frequently and do your part to keep our community safe.Supporting both state and Washtenaw County orders, the ordinance states indoor gatherings cannot exceed 10 individuals from different households. Outdoor gatherings can not exceed 25. Related:Washtenaw County restricts outdoor gatherings in Ann Arbor, Ypsi to 25 peopleUniversity of Michigan students begin moving into dorms amid COVID-19 pandemicAnn Arbor Police Department announces University of Michigan partnership for fall term

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Four candidates have been selected by Ann Arbor City Council to be interviewed for the position of City Administrator. Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of Ann Arbor City Council members, community members and city staff. On Aug. 24, a special city council session will be held to discuss finalists and the next steps towards hiring a city administrator. In June, Ann Arbor City Council began searching for a replacement for former city administrator Howard Lazarus, who was fired in February without cause through a vote of 7-4. The following information about the four candidates comes from the City of Ann Arbor:Tom Crawford is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Ann Arbor, since 2004.

ANN ARBOR Erica Briggs (D) is running for the Ward 5 city council seat. Briggs grew up in Ann Arbor and returned to the city in 2000, and then again in 2009 after moving to Germany. I currently serve on the Ann Arbor Planning Commission and previously served on the Ann Arbor Energy Commission and in leadership positions on the boards of the Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition and League of Michigan Bicyclists. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Travis Radina (D) is running for the Ward 3 city council seat. He first moved to Ann Arbor in 2004 to study at the University of Michigan and then returned in 2014. Ann Arbor residents deserve better than factional bickering and name-calling from their elected officials. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Jack Eaton (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 4 city council seat. Voters tell me they want City Council to listen to them when making decisions. I believe it is the job of City staff and City Council to be responsive to the needs and preferences of city residents. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Jen Eyer (D) is running for the Ward 4 city council seat. She has served on various committees with United Way, the A2Y Chamber of Commerce, the Ann Arbor Art Center and Ann Arbor Public Schools. We are a progressive community, but many of the decisions by city council in the past two years havent reflected that. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR – Mozhgan Savabieasfahani (D) is running for the Ward 4 city council seat. An Ann Abror resident since 2001, she regularly demonstrated in front of Ann Arbor City Council on several issues before running for the Ward 4 seat. I am the only candidate to actually spell out my legislative agenda to deal with the issues facing Ann Arbor. For decades, Ann Arbor City Government has favored the well-being of private development over the needs of its working people. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews.

ANN ARBOR Jane Lumm (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 2 city council seat. Lumm previously served on City Council as a Republican from 1993 to 1998. It is also a very important time for Ann Arbor City government with several key issues and policy questions to be decided. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbor voters will decide whether to raise millions of dollars through a new property tax to build or acquire housing for people with certain incomes. Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan, has one of the strongest economies in Michigan, although that also means higher housing costs compared to other communities. Council member Zachary Ackerman, a Democrat, said the millage could keep service workers and public employees in Ann Arbor. It would get unhealthy.Council member Jack Eaton, a Democrat, said rents could increase if the millage passes and landlords pass the tax to tenants. We need to be careful not to create a community where only the very wealthy and those eligible for housing subsidies can afford to live, Eaton said.

ANN ARBOR Lisa Disch (D) is running for the Ward 1 city council seat. Ann Arbor has been working its way through a transition from college town to small city for some time now. More importantly, however, it isnt just the scenery that makes Ann Arbor great, but the people. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR Anne Bannister (D) is running for re-election for the Ward 1 city council seat. There has also been a lot of development in Ann Arbor, and much of that has been in Ward 1. I enjoy using all of my abilities in making Ann Arbor an inclusive, great place to live, work, and retire. All About Ann Arbor reached out to all of the city council candidates for interviews. For more information about the Aug. 4 primary, read:Aug. 4 primary: Whos running in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR With the Aug. 4 primary just over a week away, Ann Arbor voters are looking to see who will represent them locally, statewide and beyond. Although many residents may have voted absentee already, many are still in the process of reviewing candidates and making decisions. 3rd District county commissionerJacob Ehrman (R)Ken Siler (R)4th District county commissionerDarcy Berwick (D)Daryl Campbell (D)Adam Cecil (D)Paul Jakabcsin (D)Caroline Sanders (D)5th District county commissionerJustin Hodge (D)Denise Kirchoff (D)Karen Lovejoy Roe (D)Michael White (D)Pittsfield Charter Township borders the southern part of Ann Arbor. Some parts have an Ann Arbor address and some students in the area are serviced by Ann Arbor Public Schools. PittsfieldTownship supervisorMandy Grewal (D)Christina Lirones (D)Pittsfield Township treasurerFeliziana Meyer (D)Patricia Tupacz Scribner (D)Pittsfield Township trustee (four seats available)Jonas Berzanskis (D)Linda Edwards-Brown (D)Yameen Jaffer (D)Gerald Krone (D)Jason Meier (D)Janet Nevaux (D)George Ralph (D)Andrea Urda-Thompson (D)Sean Zera (D)Pittsfield Township park commissioner (five seats available)

ANN ARBOR Starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, several streets in the downtown area will be closing to cars to allow for expanded shopping and patio services for bars, restaurants and retail businesses. Ann Arbor City Council recently approved the closures to help businesses facilitate safer physical distancing practices during the health crisis. The street closures will last until 8 p.m. on Sunday and will be put into place every weekend until Aug. 23. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (closure is seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures to begin on Friday, June 19 include:Church Street from South University to Willard StreetDetroit Street from East Kingsley Avenue to North Fifth AvenueForest Street alley Like what youre reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Tuesday, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a resolution that would allow Ann Arbor restaurants and bars in the downtown area to extend their outdoor patios into closed streets. Andrade said the association gathered input from business owners and residents block-by-block when working with the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority on the resolution. Four blocks in the Main Street area will be closed: Main Street between Williams Street and Liberty Street; Main Street from Liberty to Washington Street; Washington Street from Ashley Street to Main Street; and Washington Street from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue. The resolution was worked on by all four Ann Arbor downtown associations and the DDA. According to Andrade, some streets have been intentionally left open in the downtown area so that restaurants can continue to offer curbside services, which have been vital to many of the downtown restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ANN ARBOR During its June 1 meeting, Ann Arbor City Council unanimously adopted the A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan aimed at helping the entire community achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The plan stems from a climate emergency declaration by City Council on Nov. 4, 2019 that asked staff to craft a comprehensive carbon neutrality plan to be achieved in partnership with the community. It necessitates bold, ambitious and immediate action," Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor said in a statement. Over the last several months, our amazing staff came together with community members, organizations and experts to craft the A2Zero Carbon Neutrality Plan. With todays vote, Ann Arbor has committed to do its part, to do the hard, transformative work to meet our carbon neutrality goals."

ANN ARBOR As the city of Ann Arbor reports a decrease in vehicular traffic by more than 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials are considering implementing changes to residential streets so that residents can practice safe social distancing requirements. City Council passed on May 4 a resolution to promote safe distancing outdoors, which includes street or lane re-configurations on residential streets with the publics input. Heres a Q&A from the city of Ann Arbor on the process:What does street re-configuration" mean? Residential street closures and reconfigurations will be prepared as an action plan for implementation, as soon as possible. Any changes to streets within the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district will include input from Ann Arbor merchant associations.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbors deer cull will not happen this winter as the city takes steps to reduce its budget for the next fiscal year. Deer management related expenses, like data collection and the cull, costs the city $140,000. A highly debated topic within Ann Arbor, there have previously been five culls in order to manage the citys deer population. In January, 109 deer were lethally removed by sharpshooters from designated parks, nature areas, University of Michigan properties, Concordia University properties and selected private properties in Ann Arbor. The City Council approved a $466 million city budget during its May 19 meeting but is in the process of creating an economic recovery plan to counteract current and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.