James Motschall, Jr.

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James is currently a member of the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council. He was appointed to the council in October 2024 to fill a vacancy and is serving an unexpired term through November 2025. 

As of November 3, 2025, James Motschall, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Todd McConaghy

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Todd McConaghy has a bachelor 27s degree in history and political science and a juris doctor degree from the University of Detroit. He lives with his wife, Alexa, and their two sons, Jack and Daniel, in Grosse Pointe Woods.

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Todd is a partner at Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton, P.C., where he has worked since 1997. He previously served as associate counsel to the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct on behalf of the Michigan Supreme Court. 

Todd is currently a member of the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council. He was first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017 and 2021. He is currently serving his third term.

Supports allowing residents to keep chickens.

Supports the rezoning of Mack Avenue, believing there is no "legally compelling argument" to deny property owners east of Mack the same rights as those west of Mack.

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

Victoria A. Granger

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Victoria is currently a council member for the City of Grosse Pointe Woods. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving a four-year term that ends in 2025. 

As of November 3, 2025, Victoria A. Granger did not have a website or any information online.

- 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.