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- “The Opportunity to Control Things”
A timeline and summary of Heidi’s history and activities in Ann Arbor leading up to Marge’s death.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
NextGEN MKE Sustainability panel (June 15, 2024)
https://youtu.be/Vm--VUSrx7c
Ann Arbor City Planning Commission (December 18, 2018)
https://youtu.be/x136Va7TBXY?t=15496s
Ann Arbor City Council (May 3, 2021)
https://youtu.be/MYwyZAJsZO4
Ann Arbor City Council (December 5, 2022)
https://youtu.be/EgXoaFI4x50
Ann Arbor City Planning Commission (May 16, 2023)
https://youtu.be/gHTOnsiAY0I
Ann Arbor City Council (September 5, 2023)
https://youtu.be/Tq3ej-caliM
Ann Arbor City Council (June 3, 2024)
https://youtu.be/guFi0K3e7CY
32 min - “Someone that does it once will do it again”
A deeper dive into the connections that Heidi made in Ohio and West Virginia that led to her felony conviction for money laundering.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
Geoff Schenkel, former Marietta City Council member, current Development Director
https://www.wtap.com/2023/11/17/marietta-city-councilman-geoff-schenkel-resigns/
https://www.mariettaoh.net/services/community_development/index.php
Harley Noland, Marietta City Council
https://www.mariettaoh.net/government/city_council/index.php
https://gypsyroadtrip.com/tag/harley-noland/
Keith Burdette, former WV state legislator, staffer of Governor Bob Wise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Burdette
https://pazwv.org/about-us/
25 min - “Didn’t quite mesh with the surroundings”
When Heidi and Marge bought every home on the Ann Arbor block at State/Stimson/White/Henry, they raised the rent and virtually everyone moved out. It’s now an empty lot.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
Ann Arbor City Planning Commission (May 16, 2023)
https://youtu.be/gHTOnsiAY0I
Southtown block, prior to demolition
https://www.mlive.com/galleries/5BTXU3L5JBABNOXLAYC4KYUEMU/
Demolition of Southtown
https://youtube.com/shorts/OwLxzC4LuPY
Reddit thread about demolition of Southtown
https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/comments/1pjzlm4/challenges_surround_southtown_development_in_ann/
28 min - “All of the framework to do something illegal”
A more detailed explanation of the crimes Heidi committed in California, Ohio, and West Virginia. Heidi’s previous convictions illustrate what she is capable of and the tactics she’s used in the past to get what she wants.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
KD Merritt, former Wood County Commissioner
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2017/03/former-wood-county-sheriff-ken-merritt-dies-at-81/
Rick Modesitt, former Wood County Commissioner
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2026/07/modesitt-elected-gop-chairman/
Bob Tebay, former Wood County Commissioner
https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2026/02/wood-county-commissioner-bob-tebay-sets-retirement-after-23-years-of-service/
Archived minutes, Wood County Commission (WV)
https://woodcountywv.com/county-offices/commission/archived-minutes-and-agenda/#655-910-october-2002-archived-minutes-and-agendas-2
Sheriff Larry Mincks retirement (2024)
https://www.wtap.com/2023/11/12/washington-county-sheriff-not-seeking-reelection-2024/
WV Special Investigations (2009 update)
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/reports/agency/C10_FY_2009_623.pdf
WV Special Investigations (2010 update)
https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/reports/agency/C10_FY_2010_1018.pdf
Retirement, Herbert R Cogar
https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/reports/agency/C10_FY_2015_13176.pdf
Phyllis Fong Interview (2013)
https://youtu.be/d8e_kXzyGKM
28 min - “Bespoke Financial Advisory”
In a matter of weeks, the bankruptcy of Southtown will be resolved, dismissed, or carry on. Potential investors come from Las Vegas and Dubai. If they come through as promised, Heidi stands to gain up to $17 million.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
Free webinar - Debt Solutions Service.com - Philip Ahmadzai (Oct 9, 2013)
https://youtu.be/KvBVrwldhAs
Debt Solutions - Philip Ahmadzai - Las Vegas (Oct 9, 2013)
https://youtu.be/wauAPejhVKY
Provizia Capital
https://www.proviziacapital.com/
“Pearls of Union”
Provizia Capital ( Mr.Ritesh Bhartiya - Co-Founder & Managing Partner (Middle East)
https://youtu.be/5oDLIKdqFys
SEC Form D
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2144467/000214446726000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
24 min - “Is the money going to be there?”
Heidi and Marge had a lavish lifestyle, even as the finances of Southtown were collapsing. Heidi has maintained that lifestyle even through bankruptcy. Details about Marge’s death are still not known.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:Hotel Le Meurice
https://www.lartisien.com/hotel/le-meurice
Barton Hills, Michigan
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/37293/barton-hills-ann-arbor-mi/
26 min - “The wave of the future”
Heidi is persistent in pushing people to give her what she wants. Filing mistakes delay a plan for the Southtown bankruptcy. People from the past are reluctant to come forward and Marge’s friends have questions.
If you know something about Heidi’s activities in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, or California, please email:
U.S. Senate Session, March 30, 2000
https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-proceeding/senate-session/100856
U.S. House Session, May 25, 2000
https://www.c-span.org/program/house-proceeding/house-session/175283
U.S. Senate Session, March 1, 2001
https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-proceeding/senate-session/170488
West Virginia State of the State address, February 14, 2001
https://www.c-span.org/program/state-legislature/west-virginia-state-of-the-state-address/110037
24 min - “Less than good reputations”
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:
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/
24 min - “It’s how much? 13 million”
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:
[email protected]Green Home Institute: Imagine Housing as a Service (May 2020)
https://youtu.be/PEpZoyLcAtE4M City Club and the 15-minute neighborhood (June 2021)
https://youtu.be/9h84X09C_0AAnn Arbor City Planning Commission meeting (June 21, 2023)
https://youtu.be/ffetlpXIYGk21 min - “Compelling equity investment opportunity”
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:
[email protected]Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Meeting (April 7, 2026)
https://youtu.be/69FQskDAKF4Southtown site plan (April 2026)
https://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7968150&GUID=3CCAFFDA-1859-49F6-996E-3BB4AF86C82AWEMU “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_-HFvivw825 min
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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.
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