Incumbents ousted in Fraser, Mount Clemens city halls – Macomb ...

Patrick has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration. He is the treasurer of the Fraser First Booster Club.

Patrick is a personal property tax collector at the Macomb County Treasurer's Office.

Patrick O'Dell is currently a member of the Fraser City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As of August 13, 2025, Patrick O'Dell did not have a website or any information online.

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Wants to establish long-term financial stability and budgeting for the city.

- Wants to establish long-term financial stability and budgeting for the city.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports pursuing grants for larger city projects.

- Supports pursuing grants for larger city projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Patrick O'Dell

Patrick O'Dell is from Fraser, Michigan. He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting and a master\u2019s degree in business administration.

Patrick is a personal property tax collector at the Macomb County Treasurer's Office. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master of business administration.

Patrick O'Dell is currently a Fraser City Council Member. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Wants to establish long-term financial stability and budgeting.

As of August 13, 2025, Patrick O'dell did not have a website or any information online.

As a city council member, plans to open the closed senior center and re-establish parks and recreation by hiring a full-time director.

Patrick O'dell

James Auchincloss

Buket Urgen

Crystal Fletcher, Run for Something

Crystal Fletcher is born and raised in Fraser. 

Crystal's campaign for Fraser City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

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

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Crystal Fletcher

Crystal Fletcher is from Fraser. She is passionate about giving back and committed to improving the quality of life for all residents.

Crystal is a lifelong resident of Fraser.

Crystal's campaign for Fraser City Council is her first entry into politics.

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George is a real estate agent. He previously worked in constituent services for Macomb County's State House Representative. 

As of August 13, 2025, George-Michael Higgins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes Fraser needs a vision for the future focused on "smarter, more strategic development" and a revitalized Steffens Park to support families and local businesses.

- Believes Fraser needs a vision for the future focused on "smarter, more strategic development" and a revitalized Steffens Park to support families and local businesses.

George-Michael Higgins

Lora Michael, Ballotpedia

Lora Michael's campaign for Fraser City Council At-large is her first entry into politics. 

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

Lora Michael

Lora's campaign for Fraser City Council is her first entry into politics.

Lora Michaell

Matthew has a bachelor's degree in political science.

Matthew Dantes, Ballotpedia

Matthew's campaign for Fraser City Council is his first entry into politics.

Believes property taxes are increasing and water bills are "out of control."

- Believes property taxes are increasing and water bills are "out of control."

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

Said, "I believe in common sense politics, smart spending, cutting waste, and keeping local government focused on the basics: safe neighborhoods, reliable services, and fair taxes."

- Said, "I believe in common sense politics, smart spending, cutting waste, and keeping local government focused on the basics: safe neighborhoods, reliable services, and fair taxes."

Matthew Dantes

- 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.