Four-way contest set for Flat Rock election in fall

Mark Maul is from Fowler, California. He has an associate's degree in fire science, a bachelor's degree in human resources, and a master's degree in organization behavior. He lives with his wife, Alisa, and their two sons in Flat Rock.

Mark is a real estate and business owner. 

Mark Maul was formerly a council member on the Flat Rock City Council. He was elected in November 2017.

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Believes taxes and water bills have become "unaffordable."

- Believes taxes and water bills have become "unaffordable."

Economy

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing additional support to police, fire, and other city departments.

- Supports providing additional support to police, fire, and other city departments.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Mark Maul

Supports local businesses and plans to unite the city with the business community.

Believes the economic department should apply for unclaimed grants to fund local projects and support the business community.

Supports planning for the impact of Ford Motor Co.'s $100 million expansion on city resources and providing additional support to police, fire, and other city departments.

Expresses concern about the recent gas leak at the Ford factory in Flat Rock.

Opposes "corporate welfare" and wants to invest more in maintaining roads and sewers.

Mark is currently a council member on the Flat Rock City Council. He was elected in November 2017 and is serving his first term. 

Mark Maul is from Fowler, California. He has an associate's degree in fire science, a bachelor's degree in human resources, and a master's degree in organization behavior. He lives with his wife, Alisa, and their two sons, Tyler and Brandon, in Flat Rock.

Mark is currently a council member on the Flat Rock City Council. He was elected in 2017 and is serving his first term. He previously served on the Flat Rock Planning Commission from 2016 to 2017.

Believes millions of dollars in unclaimed grants could benefit the city, and supports the economic department applying for these funds and collaborating with the business community.

Plans to complete unfinished projects, including Main Street, the boat launch, and the streetscape along Telegraph.

Said of the 2021 Ford factory gas leak, "For a hazardous spill of this magnitude … that $1 million — as far as I’m concerned, it’s a start. This thing is far from being done."

Opposes "corporate welfare" and advocates for increased spending on roads, sewers, and public transit.

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Jim Martin

Jim Martin has an associate's degree in electronics technology from Henry Ford Community College. He is married to his wife, Suzanne. Together, they have two daughters and four grandchildren. He has lived in Flat Rock since 1975.

James Martin is currently a member of the Flat Rock City Council. He has served in this office since 1996. 

Jim is retired. He worked at Ford as an engineering technologist for 35 years. 

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

James Martin

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Flat Rock, MI

Jennifer Sakin's campaign for Flat Rock City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

Jennifer Sakin

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Melanie earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Wayne State University.

Melanie Case (Flat Rock City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Melanie Case's run for City Council Member in Flat Rock is her first run for public office. 

Melanie is a regional human resources manager at Plastipak Packaging. 

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

Melanie Case

Melanie's campaign for Flat Rock City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Melanie Casse

Mike is a contractor with the U.S. government. He is a veteran of the United States Army.

Mike Moffitt's campaign for Flat Rock City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Said, "Our taxes and fees are too high for our population and income levels... It’s time to put tax dollars back in YOUR pocket, not grow city government bigger than it needs to be."

- Said, "Our taxes and fees are too high for our population and income levels... It’s time to put tax dollars back in YOUR pocket, not grow city government bigger than it needs to be."

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

Supports strong police and fire services.

- Supports strong police and fire services.

Mike Moffitt

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

Mike Moffittt

This is Tyler's first time running for public office. 

Tyler Jay Haddoz is a hospice Registered Nurse. He previously worked in the emergency unit.

- Supports local and small businesses.
- Supports lowering taxes.

Supports preserving the Flat Rock Inn property.

Supports preserving the Flat Rock property values.

- Supports preserving the Flat Rock property values.

Supports city services, including police and fire.

- Supports city services, including police and fire.

As of August 12, 2025, Tyler Jay Haddox did not have a website or any information online.

Supports fixing city infrastructure and beautifying the city.

- Supports fixing city infrastructure and beautifying the city.

Tyler Jay Haddox

- 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.