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Ronald Campbell was born in Mount Clemens, where he still lives today. He holds an associate's degree from Macomb Community College, , bachelors degree in education from Oakland University, and a master's degree in education from Saginaw Valley University.

Ronald is retired. He previously worked as a public school teacher and a security police team leader at Detroit Medical Center. 

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Ronald currently serves as a commissioner for the city of Mount Clemens. He was first elected in 2007 and has served multiple terms since. 

As of August 13, 2025, Ronald Campbell did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Plans to meet with housing developers and real estate companies to encourage them to invest in Mount Clemens.

Supports developing smaller individual senior housing in Mount Clemens.

- Plans to meet with housing developers and real estate companies to encourage them to invest in Mount Clemens.
- Supports developing smaller individual senior housing in Mount Clemens.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

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Proposes establishing a Children, Youth and Family Committee to enhance community engagement and inclusion for youth and families.

Wants to attract residents and businesses by partnering with groups like Advancing Macomb, neighborhood associations, and foundations to receive grants for projects like art murals, recreational equipment for youth, and neighborhood safety.

Wants to attract residents and businesses by partnering with organizations such as Advancing Macomb, neighborhood associations, and foundations to secure grants for public art, youth recreation, and neighborhood safety projects.

Said top priority since being elected is addressing blight, claiming "Nobody wants to live in a city that does not look clean."

- Proposes establishing a Children, Youth and Family Committee to enhance community engagement and inclusion for youth and families.
- Wants to attract residents and businesses by partnering with organizations such as Advancing Macomb, neighborhood associations, and foundations to secure grants for public art, youth recreation, and neighborhood safety projects.
- Said top priority since being elected is addressing blight, claiming "Nobody wants to live in a city that does not look clean."

Public Services

Plans to address aging infrastructure by working with county, state, and federal legislators to gain assistance with water, sewage, and environmental safety issues.

Plans to improve infrastructure by working with legislators to help address water, sewage, and environmental safety issues.

- Plans to improve infrastructure by working with legislators to help address water, sewage, and environmental safety issues.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Ronald Campbell

Ronald Campbell is currently a commissioner for the city of Mount Clemens. He was first elected in 2012 and has served multiple terms. 

Supports meeting with housing developers and real estate companies to encourage investment in Mount Clemens.

Has over 20 years of municipal government experience.

Plans to address aging infrastructure by collaborating with county, state, and federal legislators to improve water, sewage, and environmental safety.

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Erik earned an associate's degree from Central Texas College and a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. He lives with his wife and two kids. 

Rick appointed to Mount Clemens City Commission

Erik is an assistant grant writer for the Macomb County government. He previously served in the U.S. Navy.

Erik is currently a member of the Mount Clemens City Commission. He was appointed in February 2023 to fill a vacancy and is serving his first term. 

Supports long-term planning and investment to reduce costs.

- Supports long-term planning and investment to reduce costs.

As of August 13, 2025, Erik Rick did not have a website or any information online.

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Erik Rick

Erik earned an associate's degree from Central Texas College and a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University.

Walter Ley

Opposes proposed water rate increases needed to close the city's water treatment plant and integrate into a regional one.

Supports the expansion of recreation programs.

Supported building a new water treatment plant.

Opposes the proposed water rate increases needed to close the city's water treatment plant and integrate into a regional one.

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Laura is from Mount Clemens, Michigan. She has a bachelor of arts in education, history, and English from Central Michigan University and a bachelor of arts in accounting and business from the University of Nevada.

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Laura is a general partner and fund manager at Mad Dog Ventures. She previously worked as the chief financial officer at Compuware.

Laura is currently a Mount Clemens City Commissioner. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her second term. 

As of August 13, 2025, Laura Fournier did not have a website or any information online.

- Supports lowering the property tax rate.

Supports prioritizing capital projects to improve infrastructure.

- Supports prioritizing capital projects to improve infrastructure.

Laura Fournier

Laura Fournier is from Mount Clemens, Michigan. She has a bachelor of arts in education, history, and English from Central Michigan University and a bachelor of arts in accounting and business from the University of Nevada.

Laura is currently a Mount Clemens City Commissioner. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her second term. She previously served on the Mount Clemens Planning Commission.

Believes Mount Clemens has a high property tax rate due to 45% of city property being tax-exempt, including government and non-profit entities.

Believes Mount Clemens has a high property tax rate due to over 45% of city property being tax-exempt, including government and non-profit entities.

Paul Friedmann (Mount Clemens City Commission At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Paul Friedmann is from Mount Clemens, Michigan. He attended Mount Clemens High School and earned an associate degree from Sienna Heights University in 2012. 

Paul's campaign for Mount Clemens City Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Supports data-driven budget decisions and infrastructure improvements.

- Supports data-driven budget decisions and infrastructure improvements.

Believes improving the city's image is crucial for attracting new residents and businesses, and ensuring current residents and businesses can thrive.

- Believes improving the city's image is crucial for attracting new residents and businesses, and ensuring current residents and businesses can thrive.

As of August 13, 2025, Paul Friedmann did not have a website or any information online.

Supports data-driven budget decisions with a focus on citywide infrastructure improvements.

Supports citywide infrastructure improvements.

- Supports citywide infrastructure improvements.

Paul Friedmann

Paul Friedmann is from Mount Clemens, Michigan. He attended Mount Clemens High School and earned an associate degree from Sienna Heights University in 2012. He lives with his wife and children in Mount Clemens.

Roxanne attended Mount Clements High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. 

Roxanne L. Brown, Ballotpedia

Roxanne's campaign for Mount Clemens City Commission is her first entry into politics.

Roxanne currently teaches English at Wayne State University and Wayne County Community College.

Plans to advocate for programs that aim to attract more small businesses.

- Plans to advocate for programs that aim to attract more small businesses.

Supports housing policies that make it easier for residents to acquire homes.

- Supports housing policies that make it easier for residents to acquire homes.

As of August 13, 2025, Roxanne L. Brown did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to build a partnership between city government and the Mount Clemens Community School District.

Supports postal mailing of information to residents, informational brochures in water bills, and educational videos for senior citizens on navigating the city's website or app.

Supports postal mailing of information to residents and educational videos for senior citizens on navigating the city's website or app in order to increase transparency.

- Plans to build a partnership between city government and the Mount Clemens Community School District.
- Supports postal mailing of information to residents and educational videos for senior citizens on navigating the city's website or app in order to increase transparency.

Roxanne L. Brown

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.