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"What is happening to property in your neighborhood?” Flyer
This flyer from the Human Relations Commission warns Ann Arbor residents about multiple schemes designed to push residents to sell their properties and offers resources for getting accurate financial advice. One ploy mentioned involved a local landlord who was increasingly buying houses in the North Central Area, an act of gentrification which began changing the value of homes in the neighborhood (see “Related Item(s)” for more).
Letter from John Llewellyn
Written from Ann Arbor resident John Llewellyn to then Mayor Cecil O. Creal, this letter provides a racist argument against the potential passing of a city-wide fair housing ordinance. Of note is a mentioned housing facility at 307 N. State St. in Ann Arbor, where a racist landlord described to Llewellyn her use of a dog to intimidate potential Black residents. Attached to this letter is a response from Mayor O. Creal, which assures Llewellyn that his concerns are heard and will be taken into consideration by city government.