Auburn Hills' new mayor is youngest in city's history

Prior to becoming a member of the city council, Henry served 22 years on the city's planning commission. 

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Henry is currently a member of the Auburn Hills City Council. He was first elected to the council in 1993.

As of August 12, 2025, Henry Vincent Knight did not have a website or any information online.

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Henry is currently a member of the Auburn Hills City Council. He was first elected to the council in 1993 and is the longest-serving member in the city's history. He previously served 22 years on the city's planning commission. 

Henry Vincent Knight lives in Auburn Hills. He serves as a member of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board. 

Henry is retired. He previously worked at General Motors.

Henry serves as a city council member for Auburn Hills. He was first elected to the city council in 1993. He previously served on the city’s planning commission for 22 years. He is the longest serving City Council member and is currently the oldest elected official in the State of Michigan.

Henry is currently a city council member for Auburn Hills. He was first elected to the city council in 1993 and has served multiple terms. His current term runs from November 2021 to 2025. Before joining the city council, he served on the city’s planning commission for 22 years.

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Eugene Hawkins III is a lifelong Auburn Hills resident. He has a bachelor degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University and a master's degree in human resource administration from Central Michigan University. He lives with his wife, Rae, and their son. Hawkins has served as president of the Hunt Club Homeowners Association, commissioner on the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, and board member of the Auburn Hills Public Safety Advisory Committee, among other roles. 

Eugene is an insurance agent and owns a State Farm Insurance Agency in Pontiac. He previously worked as a claims representative at State Farm in Livonia. 

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Eugene currently serves as a member of the Auburn Hills City Council. He was appointed to the council in June 2021 and is serving his first term. He also serves as Mayor Pro Tem. 

Supports economic growth and business development in Auburn Hills.

Wants to foster  economic growth and business development in Auburn Hills.

Believes the city should be "Age Friendly" and offer resources for all residents, including young adults and seniors.

Wants to develop a plan to "Attract, Recruit and Retain" top talent to live and work in Auburn Hills.

Wants to develop a plan to "Attract, Recruit and Retain" top talent to work and live in Auburn Hills.

- Wants to foster  economic growth and business development in Auburn Hills.
- Support small businesses.
- Believes the city should be "Age Friendly" and offer resources for all residents, including young adults and seniors.
- Wants to develop a plan to "Attract, Recruit and Retain" top talent to work and live in Auburn Hills.

As of August 12, 2025, Eugene Hawkins III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to ensure a clean and safe community for residents.

Aims to ensure the community is clean and safe, say

Believes maintaining a clean, safe, and secure community is essential, and supports continuing the Auburn Hills Fire Department and Police Department's efforts to prioritize safety.

Believes maintaining a secure community is essential, and supports continuing the Auburn Hills Fire Department and Police Department's efforts to prioritize safety.

- Aims to ensure the community is clean and safe, say
- Believes maintaining a secure community is essential, and supports continuing the Auburn Hills Fire Department and Police Department's efforts to prioritize safety.

Aims to ensure the city is responsive and resourceful to all residents.

Aims to ensure the city is responsive and resourceful for residents.

- Aims to ensure the city is responsive and resourceful for residents.

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Eugene Hawkins III

Eugene Hawkins III is from Auburn Hills, Michigan. He has a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University and a master of science degree in human resource administration from Central Michigan University. He lives with his wife, Rae, and their son, Isaiah.

Eugene is an insurance agent and business owner. He owns a State Farm Insurance Agency in Pontiac, MI. He has over 34 years of professional experience in insurance and financial services. He began his career as a claims representative at State Farm in Livonia, MI.

Eugene is currently a council member on the Auburn Hills City Council. He was appointed to the council in June 2021 and is serving his first term. He is also the current Mayor Pro Tem. 

As of August 12, 2025, Eugene Hawkins III did not have a website or any information online.

Served as a commissioner on the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which establishes standards for law enforcement agencies in Michigan.

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Greg Ouellette attended Oakland University. 

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Greg is a real estate agent. He has experience working as an associate broker and a realtor at Keller Williams Realty. 

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Greg ran for Auburn Hills City Council in 2017 and 2023 but did not win either race. He served as a member of the Auburn Hills Planning Commission. 

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Supports bringing in more global companies to boost economic development.

Said in 2017 campaign, top priority was  bringing in more global companies to boost economic development.

- Said in 2017 campaign, top priority was  bringing in more global companies to boost economic development.

As of August 12, 2025, Greg Ouellette did not have a website or any information online.

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Greg Ouellette ran for a seat on the Auburn Hills City Council in 2023 but did not win.

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Jack D. Ferguson currently serves as a City Council Member for Auburn Hills. He was elected in November 2023 and is serving his first term. 

As of August 12, 2025, Jack D. Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

Jack D. Ferguson

Jack D. Ferguson is currently a City Council Member for Auburn Hills. He was elected in November 2023 and will serve a two-year term. 

Michael Long works as quality lead for Stellantis. 

As of August 12, 2025, Michael Long did not have a website or any information online.

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Ron Moniz lives in Auburn Hills. He is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children. He served as chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Committee as Chairman and vice-chairman of the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Board. 

Ron is retired. He previously served as District Chief of the Auburn Hills Fire Department and worked in the Department of Public Service. 


Ron is a former Auburn Hills City Council member. He was first elected in 2017 and served for 2 terms. He resigned from the council in 2021.

As of August 12, 2025, Ron Moniz did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I will continue to support our Public Safety personnel, to ensure that they have the resources that they need."

Pledges to continue support for Public Safety personnel and ensuring they have enough resources. 

- Pledges to continue support for Public Safety personnel and ensuring they have enough resources. 

Ron Moniz

Ron is a former Auburn Hills City Council member. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2019. He resigned from the council in 2021.

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- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members 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 council members 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.