Max Wiener

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Staff Directory • Max A. Wiener

Max Wiener studied materials and metallurgical engineering at the University of Toronto. He lives with his wife, Michelle, and their two children in Grosse Pointe Park. He is active in St. Pauls church and coaches youth sports.

Max Wiener (Grosse Pointe Park City Council At-large, Michigan ...

Max is a professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in business management and technical problem-solving. 

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Max is currently a member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council. He was appointed to the Council in November 2020 from a pool of 13 candidates by a unanimous vote of the sitting council members. He is currently serving his first term.

Plans to turn a deficit budget into a consistent surplus.

Economy

Believes the council should be proactive in addressing residents' needs, including responsive utilities and reliable public services, to prevent panic during storms.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing public safety with the necessary resources and support to ensure community safety.

Public Safety

As of November 3, 2025, Max Wiener did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Supports improving communication and transparency for residents by overhauling the city website and providing monthly infrastructure reports.

Public Services

Supports replacing old water mains to reduce breaks and costs.

Energy & the Environment

Supports replacing old water mains to prevent breaks and additional costs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Olga Merametdjian

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Olga Merametdjian has a degree in hospitality management. She lives in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

Olga is a life skills culinary instructor for special needs students at Wayne County Community College District. She has also worked as a state certified firefighter. 

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Olga Merametdjian's campaign for Grosse Pointe Park City Council At-large is her first entry into politics. 

Proposes hiring more public safety officers and Department of Public Works (DPW) workers and working with neighboring Pointes in cost-sharing initiatives.

Proposes a block captain program to stay informed about local issues.

Proposes hiring more public safety officers and Department of Public Works (DPW) workers and working with other Pointes in cost-sharing initiatives.

As of November 3, 2025, Olga Merametdjian did not have a website or any information online.

Supports community engagement, outreach, and consistent communication.

Wants to "maintain and restore city services paid for by our taxes, and promote community engagement, outreach, and consistent communication."

Wants to learn more about infrastructure projects and possibly have a block captain program to stay informed about issues around the city.

Patrick Gleason

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Patrick Gleason (Grosse Pointe Park City Council At-large, Michigan ...

Patrick Gleason is from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in finance from Wayne State University. He lives with his family in Grosse Pointe Park. He attends St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church.

Patrick's campaign for Grosse Pointe Park City Council At-large is his first entry into politics. 

Supports strengthening budget stability, avoiding unnecessary debt, and ensuring transparency in financial planning.

Supports reinvesting in infrastructure and public spaces to meet modern needs and future demands.

As of November 3, 2025, Patrick Gleason did not have a website or any information online.

Supports reinvesting in infrastructure and public spaces, including roads, water systems, and public facilities, to meet the needs of Grosse Pointe Park's aging community.

Supports reinvesting in infrastructure and public spaces, including roads, water systems, and public facilities, through careful financial planning, pursuing grants, and collaborating with regional partners.

Thomas J. Caulfield

Tom Caulfield is a life-long resident of Grosse Pointe Park. He has a bachelor's degree in management finance from Johnson & Wales University. He lives with his wife and three children in Grosse Pointe Park.

Thomas is a strategic risk consultant and broker at Lockton Companies, where he specializes in risk management and insurance solutions. He previously worked in hospitality management in Florida and Boston. 

Thomas J. Caulfield (Grosse Pointe Park City Council At-large ...

Thomas is currently a member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term.

As of November 3, 2025, Thomas J. Caulfield did not have a website or any information online.

Supports increasing training for Police, Fire, and EMS first responders.

Plans to improve the condition of the marina and waterfront parks.

Plans to increase community-based events.

Plans to establish a network of "block captains" that report to City Administration and/or Public Safety Department to address needs and safety concerns.

Plans to improve relationships with city employees through empowerment and accountability.

- 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.