“Don’t you know? Developers lie”

In her first few months on Ann Arbor City Council, Elizabeth Nelson met Heidi, a twice convicted felon who was eager to influence policy at City Hall. In their very fi...

“Investors are pocketing the difference”

Heidi was still on probation when she bought her first property in Ann Arbor. Local residents noticed that she was converting homes and apartments into short term rent...

“I don’t mean a bribe”

Ann Arbor City Council considers a regulation that would impact Heidi’s short term rental business. She makes a desperate phone call to then Council Member Elizabeth N...

“Emergent Industry”

A new Ann Arbor City Council majority wants to weaken the STR ordinance, in order to protect Heidi’s businesses. When then Council Member Elizabeth Nelson publicizes h...

“They’re owed their dues, right? Risk, reward”

Heidi hires a member of the City Planning Commission in Ann Arbor to design her next projects: a former grocery store and more short term rentals in a development cove...

“We can sell that together”

Residents question Heidi’s plan for more Airbnb near the stadium. Heidi reinvents herself as a sustainability expert to align with power players at Ann Arbor City Hall...

“Stop being part of the lies”

Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approves Heidi’s plan for Southtown. City staff recommend negotiating the sale of public property to Heidi’s company, 4M. When resid...