Election 2023: Seven vie for four seats on Plymouth City Commission

Ron Picard is from Westland. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Sheryl Phillips, and their five children in Plymouth. He attends his local church. 

THE RACE IS HEATING UP City commission candidates sound off ...

Ron ran for Plymouth City Council in 2023 but did not win.

Economy

Opposes the proposed development on the Christian Science Church property, believing it will permanently worsen Plymouth's parking problem.

- Opposes the proposed development on the Christian Science Church property, believing it will permanently worsen Plymouth's parking problem.

Housing & Urban Development

Opposes allowing marijuana dispensaries in Plymouth, citing concerns about "garbage and crime" in surrounding areas.

- Opposes allowing marijuana dispensaries in Plymouth, citing concerns about "garbage and crime" in surrounding areas.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Opposes the parks and recreation millage proposal, saying "There's no rush to pass this. Let's defeat it and then engage the residents of Plymouth and determine how much we should spend to improve our parks."

Opposed the 2023 parks and recreation millage proposal, saying, "[Let's] engage the residents of Plymouth and determine how much we should spend to improve our parks."

- Opposed the 2023 parks and recreation millage proposal, saying, "[Let's] engage the residents of Plymouth and determine how much we should spend to improve our parks."

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Believes parks should not receive more funding than roads.

- Believes parks should not receive more funding than roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Ron Picard

- 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.