Hello, Neighbor!

My name is Yousef Rabhi. Born and raised in this community, I have served Ann Arbor in public office for 16 years. My wife, Katie, and I are proud to be growing our family in the city that we love.

I currently serve on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, where I started my public service in 2010 at 22 years old. In 2016, I was elected to serve as your State Representative. In my second and third terms in Lansing, I was also elected by my colleagues as Democratic Floor Leader, helping to lead the House Democratic Caucus before returning to the County Commission in 2023.

I want to be your next mayor because I care deeply about what is ahead for the community that has given us so much. I want a future that restores all power to the people of Ann Arbor, and builds solutions that work for all of us, not just out-of-town corporate interests.

I’ve learned a lot over my 16 years of service in state and local government and have always stood by the values of our community. As your mayor, I will build on this service and put your voices first every single day.

Your Neighbor,

Yousef’s Service to Ann Arbor

Michigan House of Representatives, 53rd District (2017–2022):

  • Democratic Floor Leader (2019–2022, 100th and 101st Legislatures)

  • Assistant Floor Leader (2017–2018, 99th Legislature)

  • House Appropriations Committee

  • Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education, Community Colleges, and Environmental Quality

  • Committee on Government Operations

  • House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee

  • Legislative Council

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, District 8 (2023–present):

  • Public Safety Millage Advisory Committee (current)

  • Washtenaw County Statutory Drainage Board (seven years, current)

  • Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (three years, current)

  • Washtenaw Environmental Council (three years, current)

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, District 11/8 (2011–2016)

  • Chair of the Board (2013–2014)

  • Vice Chair (2015–2016)

  • Working Session Chair (2011–2012)

  • Chair, Washtenaw Urban County Executive Committee — overseeing federal CDBG and HOME housing funds (four years)

  • Washtenaw County Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee (six years)

  • Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (six years)

  • Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (nine years, current)

  • Washtenaw Area Transportation Study Committee (six years)

  • Washtenaw County Board of Public Works (five years)

  • Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (four years)

  • Huron River Watershed Council (three years)

  • Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane (three years)

Professional Awards

  • Michigan Nurses Association Legislator of the Year Award - 2022

  • Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council Legislator of the Year Award - 2021

  • Clean Water Action Champion of the Great Lakes Award - 2019

  • Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Legislative Leadership Award - 2019

  • Ann Arbor Chronicle Bezonki Award - 2011

  • Legislative Director for the Michigan Nurses Association (2023 - present)

  • Volunteer Coordinator for Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum (2014-2016)

  • Community Outreach Assistant for the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (2012-2014)

  • Prescribed Burn Crew (2013-2014)

  • Project Coordinator for the Buhr Park Wet Meadow (2011)

Yousef’s Professional Background