She joined Ford after earning a B. S. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State, and while at Ford she completed an M. S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. 

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Karen is retired. Before retiring, she was an information technology professional. She worked at Ford Motor Company, where she was from 1985 to 2008. 

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Karen was previously appointed as a planning commissioner for the City of Plymouth.

As of August 12, 2025, Karen Sisolak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports the development of the historic Plymouth train depot, but has concerns about parking and increased traffic in the area.

Supports the development of a restaurant in the historic Plymouth train depot.

- Supports the development of a restaurant in the historic Plymouth train depot.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Advocates for establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to enhance community involvement in local parks and recreation matters.

Advocates for establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to improve community involvement in local parks and recreation matters.

- Advocates for establishing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to improve community involvement in local parks and recreation matters.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Karen Sisolak

- 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.