Hollow Hype Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hollow-hype Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most educated communities in the country, but its local government was taken in by a twice convicted felon. In California, Heidi went to prison for fraud. In West Virginia, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and narrowly avoided prison. Beginning in 2020, elected leaders and City staff in Ann Arbor promoted Heidi's businesses and embraced her as a community partner. Former Ann Arbor City Council Member Elizabeth Nelson shares what happened in Michigan. She digs through local archives and government records to understand how other communities fell victim to HOLLOW HYPE. ©2026 Ann Arbor Democracy LLC 10ae04e2-e1b7-582f-832e-f1c7d2d4c176 yes en Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:28:45 -0400 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:29:20 -0400 http://hollowhype.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/f1s9DZ2RFr2J2FEn2kGKqM9ENn4a6pbbcJZbo-YHwN0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OGU0/Y2IwNmQ4YTE5ZDY0/ZmE5NGEwZjRmMTU1/MTYyMy5wbmc.jpg Hollow Hype http://hollowhype.com serial Elizabeth Nelson Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most educated communities in the country, but its local government was taken in by a twice convicted felon. In California, Heidi went to prison for fraud. In West Virginia, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and narrowly avoided prison. Beginning in 2020, elected leaders and City staff in Ann Arbor promoted Heidi's businesses and embraced her as a community partner. Former Ann Arbor City Council Member Elizabeth Nelson shares what happened in Michigan. She digs through local archives and government records to understand how other communities fell victim to HOLLOW HYPE. Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most educated communities in the country, but its local government was taken in by a twice convicted felon. Elizabeth Nelson No No “Don’t you know? Developers lie” 1 1 1 1 “Don’t you know? Developers lie” full 0ec3e1b3-6548-4cb6-a5fc-27e3933989b6 https://hollowhype.com/s1/1 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 first conversation, Heidi didn’t tell the truth.

Heidi’s Henry Street project in Ann Arbor:
https://www.nuveen.com/greencapital/the-henry

MLive/Ann Arbor News coverage of the Henry Street project:
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/02/group-living-with-co-working-space-for-young-professionals-coming-to-ann-arbor.html

1980 Pioneer High School yearbook:
https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/docfiles/yearbook-pioneer_high_school-1980.pdf

Michigan Daily (1982)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754704/182

Michigan Daily (1983)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754720/603

Michigan Daily (2025): ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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]]> 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 first conversation, Heidi didn’t tell the truth.

Heidi’s Henry Street project in Ann Arbor:
https://www.nuveen.com/greencapital/the-henry

MLive/Ann Arbor News coverage of the Henry Street project:
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/02/group-living-with-co-working-space-for-young-professionals-coming-to-ann-arbor.html

1980 Pioneer High School yearbook:
https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/docfiles/yearbook-pioneer_high_school-1980.pdf

Michigan Daily (1982)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754704/182

Michigan Daily (1983)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754720/603

Michigan Daily (2025): ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:36:04 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1218 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 first conversation, Heidi didn’t tell the truth.

Heidi’s Henry Street project in Ann Arbor:
https://www.nuveen.com/greencapital/the-henry

MLive/Ann Arbor News coverage of the Henry Street project:
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/02/group-living-with-co-working-space-for-young-professionals-coming-to-ann-arbor.html

1980 Pioneer High School yearbook:
https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/docfiles/yearbook-pioneer_high_school-1980.pdf

Michigan Daily (1982)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754704/182

Michigan Daily (1983)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754720/603

Michigan Daily (2025): ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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]]> No “Investors are pocketing the difference” 1 1 2 2 “Investors are pocketing the difference” full c229e10c-a48a-40b0-afb6-6e28b5a6fb9d https://hollowhype.com/s1/2 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 rentals (Airbnb).

Burns Park & Lower Burns Park (Ann Arbor)
https://annarborobserver.com/guide/burns-park-4/

Heidi’s portfolio
https://www.staysby4m.com/our-listings

Meet Kurt Berggren
https://aadl.org/N127_0056_073
https://www.legalnews.com/Home/Articles?DataId=1002784

Ann Arbor City Council resolution calling for study of short term rentals (March 2019)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3888770&GUID=856D2FBF-DDA8-4431-89B7-6FB33E60C3F9

South Pasadena home (2013)
https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/boards-and-commissions/documents/cultural-heritage-commission/chc-min-121913.pdf

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]]> 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 rentals (Airbnb).

Burns Park & Lower Burns Park (Ann Arbor)
https://annarborobserver.com/guide/burns-park-4/

Heidi’s portfolio
https://www.staysby4m.com/our-listings

Meet Kurt Berggren
https://aadl.org/N127_0056_073
https://www.legalnews.com/Home/Articles?DataId=1002784

Ann Arbor City Council resolution calling for study of short term rentals (March 2019)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3888770&GUID=856D2FBF-DDA8-4431-89B7-6FB33E60C3F9

South Pasadena home (2013)
https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/boards-and-commissions/documents/cultural-heritage-commission/chc-min-121913.pdf

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]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:47:34 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1137 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 rentals (Airbnb).

Burns Park & Lower Burns Park (Ann Arbor)
https://annarborobserver.com/guide/burns-park-4/

Heidi’s portfolio
https://www.staysby4m.com/our-listings

Meet Kurt Berggren
https://aadl.org/N127_0056_073
https://www.legalnews.com/Home/Articles?DataId=1002784

Ann Arbor City Council resolution calling for study of short term rentals (March 2019)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3888770&GUID=856D2FBF-DDA8-4431-89B7-6FB33E60C3F9

South Pasadena home (2013)
https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/boards-and-commissions/documents/cultural-heritage-commission/chc-min-121913.pdf

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]]> No “I don’t mean a bribe” 1 1 3 3 “I don’t mean a bribe” full 041099f3-9469-431a-9351-bda4aa88ce30 https://hollowhype.com/s1/3 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 Nelson.

Public meetings re: short term rentals (October 2019)
https://a2elnel.com/post/city-to-hold-public-meetings-in-october-about-short-term-rental-regulation/

Resolution directing regulation (January 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4286174&GUID=7FF5FC94-EED2-4D64-99C3-901D0AD3CE8D

Ordinance approved with six-month delay in enforcement (September 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4589957&GUID=7ACF876A-8A8A-407A-8023-314BB78026F5

MLive reporting on short term rentals in Ann Arbor (June 2026)
​​https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/ann-arbor-has-nearly-300-short-term-rental-units-they-fetch-up-to-9999-per-night.html

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]]> 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 Nelson.

Public meetings re: short term rentals (October 2019)
https://a2elnel.com/post/city-to-hold-public-meetings-in-october-about-short-term-rental-regulation/

Resolution directing regulation (January 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4286174&GUID=7FF5FC94-EED2-4D64-99C3-901D0AD3CE8D

Ordinance approved with six-month delay in enforcement (September 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4589957&GUID=7ACF876A-8A8A-407A-8023-314BB78026F5

MLive reporting on short term rentals in Ann Arbor (June 2026)
​​https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/ann-arbor-has-nearly-300-short-term-rental-units-they-fetch-up-to-9999-per-night.html

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HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:28:25 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1337 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 Nelson.

Public meetings re: short term rentals (October 2019)
https://a2elnel.com/post/city-to-hold-public-meetings-in-october-about-short-term-rental-regulation/

Resolution directing regulation (January 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4286174&GUID=7FF5FC94-EED2-4D64-99C3-901D0AD3CE8D

Ordinance approved with six-month delay in enforcement (September 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4589957&GUID=7ACF876A-8A8A-407A-8023-314BB78026F5

MLive reporting on short term rentals in Ann Arbor (June 2026)
​​https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/ann-arbor-has-nearly-300-short-term-rental-units-they-fetch-up-to-9999-per-night.html

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]]> No “Emergent Industry” 1 1 4 4 “Emergent Industry” full d0339dc8-dfd9-49dc-b3b6-fac66b8d82d9 https://hollowhype.com/s1/4 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 her concerns, the FBI visits her at home.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (January 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=737701&GUID=2D1F0EB0-3191-498A-A936-E08ED71D51DE

Ann Arbor City Council Resolution sponsored by Mayor Taylor (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4733989&GUID=7AA9862B-49AD-4541-9831-4FE461B4AF9E

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=749425&GUID=F3C77550-F87F-45C4-B558-3183D4A831D3

Elizabeth Nelson Blog Post "Housing, Profits, and Hypocrisy" (December 27, 2020)
https://a2elnel.com/post/housing-profits-and-hypocrisy/

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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]]> 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 her concerns, the FBI visits her at home.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (January 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=737701&GUID=2D1F0EB0-3191-498A-A936-E08ED71D51DE

Ann Arbor City Council Resolution sponsored by Mayor Taylor (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4733989&GUID=7AA9862B-49AD-4541-9831-4FE461B4AF9E

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=749425&GUID=F3C77550-F87F-45C4-B558-3183D4A831D3

Elizabeth Nelson Blog Post "Housing, Profits, and Hypocrisy" (December 27, 2020)
https://a2elnel.com/post/housing-profits-and-hypocrisy/

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:26:04 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1396 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 her concerns, the FBI visits her at home.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (January 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=737701&GUID=2D1F0EB0-3191-498A-A936-E08ED71D51DE

Ann Arbor City Council Resolution sponsored by Mayor Taylor (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4733989&GUID=7AA9862B-49AD-4541-9831-4FE461B4AF9E

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (December 21, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=749425&GUID=F3C77550-F87F-45C4-B558-3183D4A831D3

Elizabeth Nelson Blog Post "Housing, Profits, and Hypocrisy" (December 27, 2020)
https://a2elnel.com/post/housing-profits-and-hypocrisy/

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

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]]> No “They’re owed their dues, right? Risk, reward” 1 1 5 5 “They’re owed their dues, right? Risk, reward” full 8f86f526-7e7b-4a64-8d9b-5cdd146b3ef6 https://hollowhype.com/s1/5 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 covering an entire block. Heidi’s wife Marge takes the lead in promoting a rebranded business.

2021 amendments to Ann Arbor short term rental ordinance (May 3, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4892427&GUID=B937507A-2A1C-4FEB-8F94-9692ED9EBB88&FullText=1

Lisa Sauve joins Ann Arbor Planning commission (July 17, 2018)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=613336&GUID=71AD6B79-E991-465A-92F0-82F5D044D196

4M podcast with Lisa Sauve (April 23, 2021)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XZRrmeeJnRo9bMsGMoXrW

“All About Ann Arbor” promotion of Venue (November 16, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQlMsjRUtfM

“Live in the D” promotion of Venue (September 6, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7mT4lgh5Wk

Marge Poscher promotes Venue & Southtown (April 25, 2023)
https://annarborobserver.com/imagining-southtown/

Heidi’s “Tech Talk” for Ann Arbor SPARK (October 24, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwaX-DFKPFM

Ann Arbor Planning commission postpones Southtown (May 16, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1069300&GUID=522DC576-C1A2-446E-B788-4A07AD4EA209

Lisa Sauve responds to postponement (May 21, 2023)
https://annarboraf.com/episode-71-civic-therapy-wtf-planning-with-lisa-sauve-and-scott-trudeauepisode-71/

Michigan State Representative Felicia Brabec endorses Southtown (June 21, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12109053&GUID=B8B6B9A7-79B6-4FC2-B66C-4C125F62318C

MLive: Police investigation into death of Margaret Poscher (November 14, 2025)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/11/police-investigating-death-of-ann-arbor-developer-known-as-caretaker-at-heart.html

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> 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 covering an entire block. Heidi’s wife Marge takes the lead in promoting a rebranded business.

2021 amendments to Ann Arbor short term rental ordinance (May 3, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4892427&GUID=B937507A-2A1C-4FEB-8F94-9692ED9EBB88&FullText=1

Lisa Sauve joins Ann Arbor Planning commission (July 17, 2018)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=613336&GUID=71AD6B79-E991-465A-92F0-82F5D044D196

4M podcast with Lisa Sauve (April 23, 2021)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XZRrmeeJnRo9bMsGMoXrW

“All About Ann Arbor” promotion of Venue (November 16, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQlMsjRUtfM

“Live in the D” promotion of Venue (September 6, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7mT4lgh5Wk

Marge Poscher promotes Venue & Southtown (April 25, 2023)
https://annarborobserver.com/imagining-southtown/

Heidi’s “Tech Talk” for Ann Arbor SPARK (October 24, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwaX-DFKPFM

Ann Arbor Planning commission postpones Southtown (May 16, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1069300&GUID=522DC576-C1A2-446E-B788-4A07AD4EA209

Lisa Sauve responds to postponement (May 21, 2023)
https://annarboraf.com/episode-71-civic-therapy-wtf-planning-with-lisa-sauve-and-scott-trudeauepisode-71/

Michigan State Representative Felicia Brabec endorses Southtown (June 21, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12109053&GUID=B8B6B9A7-79B6-4FC2-B66C-4C125F62318C

MLive: Police investigation into death of Margaret Poscher (November 14, 2025)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/11/police-investigating-death-of-ann-arbor-developer-known-as-caretaker-at-heart.html

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:10:43 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1658 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 covering an entire block. Heidi’s wife Marge takes the lead in promoting a rebranded business.

2021 amendments to Ann Arbor short term rental ordinance (May 3, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4892427&GUID=B937507A-2A1C-4FEB-8F94-9692ED9EBB88&FullText=1

Lisa Sauve joins Ann Arbor Planning commission (July 17, 2018)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=613336&GUID=71AD6B79-E991-465A-92F0-82F5D044D196

4M podcast with Lisa Sauve (April 23, 2021)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XZRrmeeJnRo9bMsGMoXrW

“All About Ann Arbor” promotion of Venue (November 16, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQlMsjRUtfM

“Live in the D” promotion of Venue (September 6, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7mT4lgh5Wk

Marge Poscher promotes Venue & Southtown (April 25, 2023)
https://annarborobserver.com/imagining-southtown/

Heidi’s “Tech Talk” for Ann Arbor SPARK (October 24, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwaX-DFKPFM

Ann Arbor Planning commission postpones Southtown (May 16, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1069300&GUID=522DC576-C1A2-446E-B788-4A07AD4EA209

Lisa Sauve responds to postponement (May 21, 2023)
https://annarboraf.com/episode-71-civic-therapy-wtf-planning-with-lisa-sauve-and-scott-trudeauepisode-71/

Michigan State Representative Felicia Brabec endorses Southtown (June 21, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12109053&GUID=B8B6B9A7-79B6-4FC2-B66C-4C125F62318C

MLive: Police investigation into death of Margaret Poscher (November 14, 2025)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2025/11/police-investigating-death-of-ann-arbor-developer-known-as-caretaker-at-heart.html

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]]> No “We can sell that together” 1 1 6 6 “We can sell that together” full 9beed899-b697-490e-9949-4afbafb41b16 https://hollowhype.com/s1/6 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. Twenty years earlier, Heidi’s broadband scheme was endorsed by members of Congress from both Ohio and West Virginia.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (May 3, 2021)
https://youtu.be/MYwyZAJsZO4

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (August 7, 2023)
https://youtu.be/OdWTqtEnrds

Public engagement meeting for Southtown (September 21, 2022)
https://a2elnel.com/post/public-meeting-for-southtown-by-4m-development-sept-21-2022/

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Elizabeth Nelson video re: Southtown - A2Council Update: Airbnb in Ann Arbor "The absence of community"
https://youtu.be/5LLslDzWkOg

Dr. Missy Stults presentation (March 2023)
https://youtu.be/FklTmEP-UMw

News recording (2000)
https://youtu.be/yez875CL2Zo

Ohio Broadband video (2012)
https://youtu.be/wvC3EbRd2b8

Mountain State College promotion (2012)
https://youtu.be/ovfFD73YCko

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> 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. Twenty years earlier, Heidi’s broadband scheme was endorsed by members of Congress from both Ohio and West Virginia.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (May 3, 2021)
https://youtu.be/MYwyZAJsZO4

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (August 7, 2023)
https://youtu.be/OdWTqtEnrds

Public engagement meeting for Southtown (September 21, 2022)
https://a2elnel.com/post/public-meeting-for-southtown-by-4m-development-sept-21-2022/

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Elizabeth Nelson video re: Southtown - A2Council Update: Airbnb in Ann Arbor "The absence of community"
https://youtu.be/5LLslDzWkOg

Dr. Missy Stults presentation (March 2023)
https://youtu.be/FklTmEP-UMw

News recording (2000)
https://youtu.be/yez875CL2Zo

Ohio Broadband video (2012)
https://youtu.be/wvC3EbRd2b8

Mountain State College promotion (2012)
https://youtu.be/ovfFD73YCko

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:19:57 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1227 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. Twenty years earlier, Heidi’s broadband scheme was endorsed by members of Congress from both Ohio and West Virginia.

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (May 3, 2021)
https://youtu.be/MYwyZAJsZO4

Ann Arbor City Council meeting (August 7, 2023)
https://youtu.be/OdWTqtEnrds

Public engagement meeting for Southtown (September 21, 2022)
https://a2elnel.com/post/public-meeting-for-southtown-by-4m-development-sept-21-2022/

Ann Arbor City Council meeting minutes (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Elizabeth Nelson video re: Southtown - A2Council Update: Airbnb in Ann Arbor "The absence of community"
https://youtu.be/5LLslDzWkOg

Dr. Missy Stults presentation (March 2023)
https://youtu.be/FklTmEP-UMw

News recording (2000)
https://youtu.be/yez875CL2Zo

Ohio Broadband video (2012)
https://youtu.be/wvC3EbRd2b8

Mountain State College promotion (2012)
https://youtu.be/ovfFD73YCko

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

]]> No “Stop being part of the lies” 1 1 7 7 “Stop being part of the lies” full bfd75773-e6ee-4cc9-9dc3-f6fbecef0bf4 https://hollowhype.com/s1/7 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 residents question the non-competitive deal and the fact that Heidi is a campaign donor to City leaders, she lashes out.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Public engagement meeting at Venue (April 4, 2024)
https://a2council.com/cranbrook-village-resident-participation-meeting-april-4-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves Southtown rezoning (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Heidi’s political donations (city level)
Council Member Jen Eyer (2019, 2023, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/C-2019-0130003.pdf#page=5
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32273.PDF#page=4
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33029.PDF#page=14

Council Member Dharma Akmon (2021)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/30699.PDF#page=2

Mayor Christopher Taylor (2022)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/29426.PDF#page=65

Mayor Taylor’s Political Action Committee (2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf#page=8

Council Member Travis Radina (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33033.PDF#page=5

Council Member Lisa Disch (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/36137.PDF#page=12

Opposition to election/campaign finance reform (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33546.PDF#page=7
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF#page=7

Redevelopment of 415 W. Washington (July 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4414274&GUID=FF0FFBAD-E26E-4148-985B-4CC210477EEC

PUD zoning for 415 W. Washington (March/April 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6054963&GUID=41B151CE-10DE-4380-811B-79A5ADFADB3E

Offer from 4M to buy 415 W. Washington (March 19, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12979957&GUID=5403E3E3-8DDE-4FFA-A1C6-239777A0DF57

Resolution to negotiate with 4M for sale of 415 W. Washington(June 3, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6702495&GUID=3D3CACBD-3295-476D-9A9A-6FC3EB058FAE

Elizabeth Nelson blog post: 415 W Washington: A “Unique Opportunity” for a Campaign Donor
https://a2elnel.com/post/415-w-washington-a-unique-opportunity-for-a-campaign-donor/

Video, Ann Arbor City Council meeting  (June 3, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFi0K3e7CY

Southtown 4M Bankruptcy
https://cdn.pacermonitor.com/pdfserver/SCAFTHY/221900929/South_Town_by_4M_LLC__miebke-26-40805__0001.0.pdf

]]> 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 residents question the non-competitive deal and the fact that Heidi is a campaign donor to City leaders, she lashes out.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Public engagement meeting at Venue (April 4, 2024)
https://a2council.com/cranbrook-village-resident-participation-meeting-april-4-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves Southtown rezoning (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Heidi’s political donations (city level)
Council Member Jen Eyer (2019, 2023, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/C-2019-0130003.pdf#page=5
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32273.PDF#page=4
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33029.PDF#page=14

Council Member Dharma Akmon (2021)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/30699.PDF#page=2

Mayor Christopher Taylor (2022)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/29426.PDF#page=65

Mayor Taylor’s Political Action Committee (2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf#page=8

Council Member Travis Radina (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33033.PDF#page=5

Council Member Lisa Disch (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/36137.PDF#page=12

Opposition to election/campaign finance reform (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33546.PDF#page=7
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF#page=7

Redevelopment of 415 W. Washington (July 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4414274&GUID=FF0FFBAD-E26E-4148-985B-4CC210477EEC

PUD zoning for 415 W. Washington (March/April 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6054963&GUID=41B151CE-10DE-4380-811B-79A5ADFADB3E

Offer from 4M to buy 415 W. Washington (March 19, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12979957&GUID=5403E3E3-8DDE-4FFA-A1C6-239777A0DF57

Resolution to negotiate with 4M for sale of 415 W. Washington(June 3, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6702495&GUID=3D3CACBD-3295-476D-9A9A-6FC3EB058FAE

Elizabeth Nelson blog post: 415 W Washington: A “Unique Opportunity” for a Campaign Donor
https://a2elnel.com/post/415-w-washington-a-unique-opportunity-for-a-campaign-donor/

Video, Ann Arbor City Council meeting  (June 3, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFi0K3e7CY

Southtown 4M Bankruptcy
https://cdn.pacermonitor.com/pdfserver/SCAFTHY/221900929/South_Town_by_4M_LLC__miebke-26-40805__0001.0.pdf

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:32:46 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1545 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 residents question the non-competitive deal and the fact that Heidi is a campaign donor to City leaders, she lashes out.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Public engagement meeting at Venue (April 4, 2024)
https://a2council.com/cranbrook-village-resident-participation-meeting-april-4-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves Southtown rezoning (September 5, 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1062180&GUID=5D95AE16-32E0-4256-A9A9-1F9D311ABF33

Heidi’s political donations (city level)
Council Member Jen Eyer (2019, 2023, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/C-2019-0130003.pdf#page=5
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32273.PDF#page=4
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33029.PDF#page=14

Council Member Dharma Akmon (2021)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/30699.PDF#page=2

Mayor Christopher Taylor (2022)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/29426.PDF#page=65

Mayor Taylor’s Political Action Committee (2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf#page=8

Council Member Travis Radina (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33033.PDF#page=5

Council Member Lisa Disch (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/36137.PDF#page=12

Opposition to election/campaign finance reform (2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33546.PDF#page=7
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF#page=7

Redevelopment of 415 W. Washington (July 6, 2020)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4414274&GUID=FF0FFBAD-E26E-4148-985B-4CC210477EEC

PUD zoning for 415 W. Washington (March/April 2023)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6054963&GUID=41B151CE-10DE-4380-811B-79A5ADFADB3E

Offer from 4M to buy 415 W. Washington (March 19, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12979957&GUID=5403E3E3-8DDE-4FFA-A1C6-239777A0DF57

Resolution to negotiate with 4M for sale of 415 W. Washington(June 3, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6702495&GUID=3D3CACBD-3295-476D-9A9A-6FC3EB058FAE

Elizabeth Nelson blog post: 415 W Washington: A “Unique Opportunity” for a Campaign Donor
https://a2elnel.com/post/415-w-washington-a-unique-opportunity-for-a-campaign-donor/

Video, Ann Arbor City Council meeting  (June 3, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFi0K3e7CY

Southtown 4M Bankruptcy
https://cdn.pacermonitor.com/pdfserver/SCAFTHY/221900929/South_Town_by_4M_LLC__miebke-26-40805__0001.0.pdf

]]> No “I understand, like, less than 50% of it” 1 1 8 8 “I understand, like, less than 50% of it” full 8104e07b-a3ab-437b-845b-66ee4b4bc85b https://hollowhype.com/s1/8 Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and City Council approve a new plan for Southtown. Dr. Missy Stults (director of Sustainability and Innovations for the City) relies on Heidi’s promises for cleaner fuel. Local environmentalists question the plan. Heidi’s former architect says it won’t work.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

A2 New Tech meeting at The Henry (September 21, 2021)
https://youtu.be/YuwBl-iTTLw

A2 New Tech meeting at Venue (August 16, 2022)
https://youtu.be/TrweBvLFlWs

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission approves new plan for Southtown (May 7, 2024)
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-may-7-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves new plan for Southtown (June 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/MWj5B5ZKGxY

Ken Garber quoted in headline (July 2024)
MLive: ‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/07/never-seen-anything-like-this-ann-arbor-development-will-generate-its-own-power.html

Southtown in energy news (2024)
Energy Changemakers: Going Off-Grid to Tackle Big Problems in Energy and Real Estate
https://energychangemakers.com/going-off-grid-to-tackle-big-problems-in-energy-and-real-estate/

Podcast with Steve Pullins (2024)
Energy Changemakers Podcast: Off Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the Future
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-grid-and-urban-an-apartment-building-that/id1750578413?i=1000677609789

Southtown & Trump energy policy (2025)
Microgrids Now: How 4 Microgrid Developers Are Trying to Survive Trump Energy Policies
https://microgridsnow.com/microgrid-developers-trump-energy-policy/

Southtown bankruptcy (April 2026)
MLive: Despite bankruptcy filing, SouthTown development in Ann Arbor still on with new plans
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html

]]> Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and City Council approve a new plan for Southtown. Dr. Missy Stults (director of Sustainability and Innovations for the City) relies on Heidi’s promises for cleaner fuel. Local environmentalists question the plan. Heidi’s former architect says it won’t work.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

A2 New Tech meeting at The Henry (September 21, 2021)
https://youtu.be/YuwBl-iTTLw

A2 New Tech meeting at Venue (August 16, 2022)
https://youtu.be/TrweBvLFlWs

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission approves new plan for Southtown (May 7, 2024)
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-may-7-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves new plan for Southtown (June 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/MWj5B5ZKGxY

Ken Garber quoted in headline (July 2024)
MLive: ‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/07/never-seen-anything-like-this-ann-arbor-development-will-generate-its-own-power.html

Southtown in energy news (2024)
Energy Changemakers: Going Off-Grid to Tackle Big Problems in Energy and Real Estate
https://energychangemakers.com/going-off-grid-to-tackle-big-problems-in-energy-and-real-estate/

Podcast with Steve Pullins (2024)
Energy Changemakers Podcast: Off Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the Future
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-grid-and-urban-an-apartment-building-that/id1750578413?i=1000677609789

Southtown & Trump energy policy (2025)
Microgrids Now: How 4 Microgrid Developers Are Trying to Survive Trump Energy Policies
https://microgridsnow.com/microgrid-developers-trump-energy-policy/

Southtown bankruptcy (April 2026)
MLive: Despite bankruptcy filing, SouthTown development in Ann Arbor still on with new plans
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:47:19 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1437 Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and City Council approve a new plan for Southtown. Dr. Missy Stults (director of Sustainability and Innovations for the City) relies on Heidi’s promises for cleaner fuel. Local environmentalists question the plan. Heidi’s former architect says it won’t work.

If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

A2 New Tech meeting at The Henry (September 21, 2021)
https://youtu.be/YuwBl-iTTLw

A2 New Tech meeting at Venue (August 16, 2022)
https://youtu.be/TrweBvLFlWs

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission approves new plan for Southtown (May 7, 2024)
https://a2council.com/ann-arbor-city-planning-commission-may-7-2024/

Ann Arbor City Council approves new plan for Southtown (June 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/MWj5B5ZKGxY

Ken Garber quoted in headline (July 2024)
MLive: ‘Never seen anything like this.’ Ann Arbor development will generate its own power
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2024/07/never-seen-anything-like-this-ann-arbor-development-will-generate-its-own-power.html

Southtown in energy news (2024)
Energy Changemakers: Going Off-Grid to Tackle Big Problems in Energy and Real Estate
https://energychangemakers.com/going-off-grid-to-tackle-big-problems-in-energy-and-real-estate/

Podcast with Steve Pullins (2024)
Energy Changemakers Podcast: Off Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the Future
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-grid-and-urban-an-apartment-building-that/id1750578413?i=1000677609789

Southtown & Trump energy policy (2025)
Microgrids Now: How 4 Microgrid Developers Are Trying to Survive Trump Energy Policies
https://microgridsnow.com/microgrid-developers-trump-energy-policy/

Southtown bankruptcy (April 2026)
MLive: Despite bankruptcy filing, SouthTown development in Ann Arbor still on with new plans
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html

]]> No “I get a lot of calls from NIMBYs” 1 1 9 9 “I get a lot of calls from NIMBYs” full eabcb8d3-86c9-4a64-93df-f12ac0f0820d https://hollowhype.com/s1/9 Ann Arbor residents discover Heidi’s criminal record, but local news outlets won’t report on it. Elected leaders defend the money that got them elected and organize against campaign finance reform. After weeks of delay, student journalists at the Michigan Daily finally publish a story about Heidi.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Council approves exclusive negotiations to sell property (June 3, 2024)
https://youtu.be/guFi0K3e7CY

State Senate candidate Peter Eckstein (August 6, 1974)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754571/680

Heidi donates $5,000 to Mayor Taylor’s PAC (October 5, 2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf

Taylor re-directs Heidi’s $5,000 to charity (July 12, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33387.PDF

Heidi donates $1000 to anti-reform campaign (September 6, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF

MLive: Fake Trump ads are latest twist in debate over Ann Arbor ballot proposals (October 25, 2024)
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/10/fake-trump-ads-are-latest-twist-in-debate-over-ann-arbor-ballot-proposals.html

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

Mackinac policy conference (May 28, 2024)
https://youtu.be/7-zNbkEt0GQ

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

]]> Ann Arbor residents discover Heidi’s criminal record, but local news outlets won’t report on it. Elected leaders defend the money that got them elected and organize against campaign finance reform. After weeks of delay, student journalists at the Michigan Daily finally publish a story about Heidi.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Council approves exclusive negotiations to sell property (June 3, 2024)
https://youtu.be/guFi0K3e7CY

State Senate candidate Peter Eckstein (August 6, 1974)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754571/680

Heidi donates $5,000 to Mayor Taylor’s PAC (October 5, 2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf

Taylor re-directs Heidi’s $5,000 to charity (July 12, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33387.PDF

Heidi donates $1000 to anti-reform campaign (September 6, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF

MLive: Fake Trump ads are latest twist in debate over Ann Arbor ballot proposals (October 25, 2024)
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/10/fake-trump-ads-are-latest-twist-in-debate-over-ann-arbor-ballot-proposals.html

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

Mackinac policy conference (May 28, 2024)
https://youtu.be/7-zNbkEt0GQ

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:04:10 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1720 Ann Arbor residents discover Heidi’s criminal record, but local news outlets won’t report on it. Elected leaders defend the money that got them elected and organize against campaign finance reform. After weeks of delay, student journalists at the Michigan Daily finally publish a story about Heidi.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Council approves exclusive negotiations to sell property (June 3, 2024)
https://youtu.be/guFi0K3e7CY

State Senate candidate Peter Eckstein (August 6, 1974)
https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754571/680

Heidi donates $5,000 to Mayor Taylor’s PAC (October 5, 2023)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/32009.pdf

Taylor re-directs Heidi’s $5,000 to charity (July 12, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33387.PDF

Heidi donates $1000 to anti-reform campaign (September 6, 2024)
https://campaignfinance.us/docs.washtenaw.mi/33752.PDF

MLive: Fake Trump ads are latest twist in debate over Ann Arbor ballot proposals (October 25, 2024)
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2024/10/fake-trump-ads-are-latest-twist-in-debate-over-ann-arbor-ballot-proposals.html

Michigan Daily: ‘I would make it up to you’: A local developer, an FBI inquiry and money in Ann Arbor politics (March 26, 2025)
https://www.michigandaily.com/news/focal-point/a-local-developer-an-fbi-inquiry-and-money-in-ann-arbor-politics/

Mackinac policy conference (May 28, 2024)
https://youtu.be/7-zNbkEt0GQ

SXSW Conference (March 2024)
https://annarborusa.org/news/ann-arbor-spark-returns-to-midwest-house-at-sxsw-leads-panel-on-sustainable-innovation/
https://youtu.be/Zoj0w5B-HrM

]]> No “The most diverse Council we’ve had in Ann Arbor history” 1 1 10 10 “The most diverse Council we’ve had in Ann Arbor history” full 966765b9-ccd6-4d4e-9561-a9fbeeb49366 https://hollowhype.com/s1/10 Local news outlets ignore the Michigan Daily story about Heidi. She offers excuses and others in the community defend her. Heidi has built valuable relationships with elected leaders allied with the Mayor.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Dear Evanston: “Equity, campaign finance reform, and options for change” (April 2018)
https://youtu.be/R8GkNV5edrE

Fox 2 Detroit (October 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/K3HHVNlAo1w

WEMU radio (October 3, 2024)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2024-10-03/proposal-d-in-ann-arbor-faces-considerable-opposition

Fundraiser for State Rep Jason Morgan at Venue (October 20, 2023)
Click on Committee, search for Committee Name "Jason Morgan for State Representative", click the Fundraisers tab
https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeCommitteePublicSearch

Recommendation, allocation of federal funds (October 18, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5160594&GUID=AFA44345-7B18-41F6-B1BE-EBA065EF64C2

Final approval, allocation of federal funds (April 4, 2022)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5534294&GUID=E5B3011D-DF6A-474F-A18E-AC754BA50E6E

MLive: “Big share of Ann Arbor stimulus goes to solar panels, unarmed responders” (April 5, 2022)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/04/big-share-of-ann-arbor-stimulus-goes-to-solar-panels-unarmed-responders.html

Reallocation of federal funds (July 1, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6737753&GUID=8904FECE-9A96-4F9A-A4C7-8AD23735ACB2

Linh Song political donations (state level, only)
https://www.transparencyusa.org/mi/contributor/linh-song/?cycle=2017-to-now

]]> Local news outlets ignore the Michigan Daily story about Heidi. She offers excuses and others in the community defend her. Heidi has built valuable relationships with elected leaders allied with the Mayor.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Dear Evanston: “Equity, campaign finance reform, and options for change” (April 2018)
https://youtu.be/R8GkNV5edrE

Fox 2 Detroit (October 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/K3HHVNlAo1w

WEMU radio (October 3, 2024)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2024-10-03/proposal-d-in-ann-arbor-faces-considerable-opposition

Fundraiser for State Rep Jason Morgan at Venue (October 20, 2023)
Click on Committee, search for Committee Name "Jason Morgan for State Representative", click the Fundraisers tab
https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeCommitteePublicSearch

Recommendation, allocation of federal funds (October 18, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5160594&GUID=AFA44345-7B18-41F6-B1BE-EBA065EF64C2

Final approval, allocation of federal funds (April 4, 2022)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5534294&GUID=E5B3011D-DF6A-474F-A18E-AC754BA50E6E

MLive: “Big share of Ann Arbor stimulus goes to solar panels, unarmed responders” (April 5, 2022)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/04/big-share-of-ann-arbor-stimulus-goes-to-solar-panels-unarmed-responders.html

Reallocation of federal funds (July 1, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6737753&GUID=8904FECE-9A96-4F9A-A4C7-8AD23735ACB2

Linh Song political donations (state level, only)
https://www.transparencyusa.org/mi/contributor/linh-song/?cycle=2017-to-now

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:04:15 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1389 Local news outlets ignore the Michigan Daily story about Heidi. She offers excuses and others in the community defend her. Heidi has built valuable relationships with elected leaders allied with the Mayor.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Dear Evanston: “Equity, campaign finance reform, and options for change” (April 2018)
https://youtu.be/R8GkNV5edrE

Fox 2 Detroit (October 18, 2024)
https://youtu.be/K3HHVNlAo1w

WEMU radio (October 3, 2024)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2024-10-03/proposal-d-in-ann-arbor-faces-considerable-opposition

Fundraiser for State Rep Jason Morgan at Venue (October 20, 2023)
Click on Committee, search for Committee Name "Jason Morgan for State Representative", click the Fundraisers tab
https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeCommitteePublicSearch

Recommendation, allocation of federal funds (October 18, 2021)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5160594&GUID=AFA44345-7B18-41F6-B1BE-EBA065EF64C2

Final approval, allocation of federal funds (April 4, 2022)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5534294&GUID=E5B3011D-DF6A-474F-A18E-AC754BA50E6E

MLive: “Big share of Ann Arbor stimulus goes to solar panels, unarmed responders” (April 5, 2022)
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/04/big-share-of-ann-arbor-stimulus-goes-to-solar-panels-unarmed-responders.html

Reallocation of federal funds (July 1, 2024)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6737753&GUID=8904FECE-9A96-4F9A-A4C7-8AD23735ACB2

Linh Song political donations (state level, only)
https://www.transparencyusa.org/mi/contributor/linh-song/?cycle=2017-to-now

]]> No “Compelling equity investment opportunity” 1 1 11 11 “Compelling equity investment opportunity” full 29bc6d0e-466b-48f6-b23b-a928e81daa4a https://hollowhype.com/s1/11 Southtown needs investors. After Marge’s death, Heidi leads the Southtown bankruptcy. The development is appraised at such a high value that money from investors could pay off all creditors.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting (April 7, 2026)
https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4

Southtown site plan (April 2026)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7968150&GUID=3CCAFFDA-1859-49F6-996E-3BB4AF86C82A

WEMU “Ann Arbor Planning Commission Approved Revised Southtown Plan” (April 9, 2026)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2026-04-09/ann-arbor-planning-commission-approves-revised-southtown-site-plan

Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals (May 24, 2023)
https://youtu.be/-s_-HFvivw8

]]> Southtown needs investors. After Marge’s death, Heidi leads the Southtown bankruptcy. The development is appraised at such a high value that money from investors could pay off all creditors.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting (April 7, 2026)
https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4

Southtown site plan (April 2026)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7968150&GUID=3CCAFFDA-1859-49F6-996E-3BB4AF86C82A

WEMU “Ann Arbor Planning Commission Approved Revised Southtown Plan” (April 9, 2026)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2026-04-09/ann-arbor-planning-commission-approves-revised-southtown-site-plan

Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals (May 24, 2023)
https://youtu.be/-s_-HFvivw8

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:53:51 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1461 Southtown needs investors. After Marge’s death, Heidi leads the Southtown bankruptcy. The development is appraised at such a high value that money from investors could pay off all creditors.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting (April 7, 2026)
https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4

Southtown site plan (April 2026)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7968150&GUID=3CCAFFDA-1859-49F6-996E-3BB4AF86C82A

WEMU “Ann Arbor Planning Commission Approved Revised Southtown Plan” (April 9, 2026)
https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2026-04-09/ann-arbor-planning-commission-approves-revised-southtown-site-plan

Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals (May 24, 2023)
https://youtu.be/-s_-HFvivw8

]]> No “It’s how much? 13 million” 1 1 12 12 “It’s how much? 13 million” full c37c0484-037f-4952-a46e-be06fab826cb https://hollowhype.com/s1/12 Plans to resolve the Southtown bankruptcy would direct millions in cash or equity interest to Heidi, through Marge’s estate. Heidi gains control of businesses that she and Marge built together.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Green Home Institute: Imagine Housing as a Service (May 2020)
https://youtu.be/PEpZoyLcAtE

4M City Club and the 15-minute neighborhood (June 2021)
https://youtu.be/9h84X09C_0A

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (June 21, 2023)
https://youtu.be/ffetlpXIYGk

]]> Plans to resolve the Southtown bankruptcy would direct millions in cash or equity interest to Heidi, through Marge’s estate. Heidi gains control of businesses that she and Marge built together.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Green Home Institute: Imagine Housing as a Service (May 2020)
https://youtu.be/PEpZoyLcAtE

4M City Club and the 15-minute neighborhood (June 2021)
https://youtu.be/9h84X09C_0A

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (June 21, 2023)
https://youtu.be/ffetlpXIYGk

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:01:29 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1234 Plans to resolve the Southtown bankruptcy would direct millions in cash or equity interest to Heidi, through Marge’s estate. Heidi gains control of businesses that she and Marge built together.


If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com

Green Home Institute: Imagine Housing as a Service (May 2020)
https://youtu.be/PEpZoyLcAtE

4M City Club and the 15-minute neighborhood (June 2021)
https://youtu.be/9h84X09C_0A

Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (June 21, 2023)
https://youtu.be/ffetlpXIYGk

]]> No “Less than good reputations” 1 1 13 13 “Less than good reputations” full 902d9477-754e-4e5a-ab4f-e5d5bbbe3b1d https://hollowhype.com/s1/13 A new site plan for Southtown is approved, despite unpaid property taxes. Heidi shares a misleading appraisal to investors. In three states, Heidi has looked to elected leaders to help her get money.



If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:

HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com


Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (April 7, 2026)

https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4


Ann Arbor City Council meeting (June 15, 2026)

https://youtu.be/Jn1r_evSLd0


Mlive, “Despite Bankruptcy Filing Southtown Development in Ann Arbor Still on the New Plans (April 10, 2026)

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html


Second amended development agreement for Southtown

https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8056597&GUID=E5AC025A-0F01-4135-AC7B-CC100E12A66C


Wood County Commission approval of Sequelle (see: June 3, 2002)

https://woodcountywv.com/county-offices/commission/archived-minutes-and-agenda/#655-906-june-2002-archived-minutes-and-agendas-2


West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Loan Insurance Program

http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/reports/agency/E09_FY_2024_26515.pdf


Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (June 3, 2020)

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/media


PACE loan for the Henry

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/files/attachment/769


Lean & Green Michigan

https://www.leanandgreenmi.com/casestudy/the-henry-2/

]]> A new site plan for Southtown is approved, despite unpaid property taxes. Heidi shares a misleading appraisal to investors. In three states, Heidi has looked to elected leaders to help her get money.



If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:

HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com


Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (April 7, 2026)

https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4


Ann Arbor City Council meeting (June 15, 2026)

https://youtu.be/Jn1r_evSLd0


Mlive, “Despite Bankruptcy Filing Southtown Development in Ann Arbor Still on the New Plans (April 10, 2026)

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html


Second amended development agreement for Southtown

https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8056597&GUID=E5AC025A-0F01-4135-AC7B-CC100E12A66C


Wood County Commission approval of Sequelle (see: June 3, 2002)

https://woodcountywv.com/county-offices/commission/archived-minutes-and-agenda/#655-906-june-2002-archived-minutes-and-agendas-2


West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Loan Insurance Program

http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/reports/agency/E09_FY_2024_26515.pdf


Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (June 3, 2020)

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/media


PACE loan for the Henry

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/files/attachment/769


Lean & Green Michigan

https://www.leanandgreenmi.com/casestudy/the-henry-2/

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:28:45 -0400 Elizabeth Nelson Elizabeth Nelson 1439 A new site plan for Southtown is approved, despite unpaid property taxes. Heidi shares a misleading appraisal to investors. In three states, Heidi has looked to elected leaders to help her get money.



If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:

HollowHypePodcast@gmail.com


Ann Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (April 7, 2026)

https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4


Ann Arbor City Council meeting (June 15, 2026)

https://youtu.be/Jn1r_evSLd0


Mlive, “Despite Bankruptcy Filing Southtown Development in Ann Arbor Still on the New Plans (April 10, 2026)

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/04/despite-bankruptcy-filing-southtown-development-in-ann-arbor-still-on-with-new-plans.html


Second amended development agreement for Southtown

https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8056597&GUID=E5AC025A-0F01-4135-AC7B-CC100E12A66C


Wood County Commission approval of Sequelle (see: June 3, 2002)

https://woodcountywv.com/county-offices/commission/archived-minutes-and-agenda/#655-906-june-2002-archived-minutes-and-agendas-2


West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Loan Insurance Program

http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/reports/agency/E09_FY_2024_26515.pdf


Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (June 3, 2020)

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/media


PACE loan for the Henry

https://washtenawcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1157/files/attachment/769


Lean & Green Michigan

https://www.leanandgreenmi.com/casestudy/the-henry-2/

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