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Michael Lee Covert lives in Madison Heights with his wife, Martha. He serves as chairperson of the Madison Heights Art Board. He and his wife received the Madison Heights Outstanding Neighbor Award in 2023. 

Michael Lee Covert, Ballotpedia

Michael's campaign for Madison Heights City Council is his first run for public office. 

Michael works at the Madison Heights Costco. 

As of August 12, 2025, Michael Lee Covert (Write-in) did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I have been asked what I would bring to the council if elected.  My response is open communication and a willingness to listen so that all voices are heard."

If elected, plans to encourage open dialogue and make sure every voice is heard.

Supports face-to-face conversations over social media for community engagement.

Supports in-person conversations over social media for community engagement.

- If elected, plans to encourage open dialogue and make sure every voice is heard.
- Supports in-person conversations over social media for community engagement.

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Michael Lee Covert (Write-in)

Buket Urgen

Ashely Nicole Strunk (Write-in)

Laurie Brooke Geralds (Write-in)

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Sydney's campaign for Madison Heights City Council Member is her first entry into politics. 

As of August 12, 2025, Sydney Alysha Larry (Write-in) did not have a website or any information online.

Sydney Alysha Larry (Write-in)

Sydney's campaign for Madison Heights City Council At-large is her first entry into politics. 

Sydney's campaign for Madison Heights City Council is her first entry into politics.

Sydney Alysha Larry

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Tonya D. Aaron holds a bachelor's degree in applied psychology and a master's degree in industrial organizational psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a doctorate degree in education from Grand Canyon University. She serves as vice chairperson of both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Madison Heights Arts Board. She also serves as a member of the Madison Heights Library Advisory Board. 

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Tonya previously served as a Madison Heights Council member. She was appointed in 2022. She ran for a full term in 2023, but did not win. 

Tonya works as a recipient rights and patient relations coordinator at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital. She previously worked at McLaren Health Care, where she was a volunteer services coordinator, patient & colleague engagement coordinator, and oncology care associate. She also worked as an organizational development associate at Magnet Consulting. 

Pledges to support local businesses, attract new economic opportunities, and improve the local economy.

- Pledges to support local businesses, attract new economic opportunities, and improve the local economy.

Wants to balance city growth that fosters progress without compromising the integrity of existing neighborhoods.

Plans to modernize local  infrastructure.

- Wants to balance city growth that fosters progress without compromising the integrity of existing neighborhoods.
- Plans to modernize local  infrastructure.

Plans to expand "mental health response".

- Plans to expand "mental health response".
- Wants safer streets.

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

Said, "I will expand programs for youth and seniors, while improving access to recreation, mentorship, and wellness resources—ensuring that residents of every generation thrive and live fulfilling lives."

Plans to expand programs for youth and seniors while improving access to recreation, mentorship, and wellness resources so residents of all ages can thrive.

- Plans to expand programs for youth and seniors while improving access to recreation, mentorship, and wellness resources so residents of all ages can thrive.

Supports advancing green initiatives and protecting the environment.

Plans to promote green initiatives and environmental conservation. 

- Plans to promote green initiatives and environmental conservation. 

Toya D. Aaron

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 William "Bill" Mier holds a bachelor's degree in economics from The University of Michigan. He served as chairperson on the Citizens’ Committee for the renewal of Lamphere’s millage, an officer of the Lamphere High School Athletic Booster Club, and a member of several Board committees, including Building, City/School Liaison, Curriculum, Finance, and Hall of Fame.

Newly elected council shares vision for Madison Heights

Bill works as a business applications manager at Roush Industries. He previously worked as a an applications manager at Federal Mogul and DTE Energy. 

2021 Candidate Interview: Mark Bliss (Write In) for Madison Heights ...

William J. Mier, Councilman | Madison Heights, MI

Bill serves as a member of the Madison Heights City Council. He was elected to a partial term ending November, 2025. He also serves as treasurer of the Lamphere School Board of Education. He was appointed in 2013 and elected to a full term in 2014. He is serving his second full term. 

Believes business development is crucial for expanding the city's budget.

- Wants to promote economic development.
- Believes business development is crucial for expanding the city's budget.

As of August 12, 2025, William "Bill" Mier’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports local police and fire departments.

Supports the creation of a co-responders program to help non-uniformed personnel de-escalate situations when police officers are on calls.

Supports creating a co-responders program to assist police by having nonuniformed personnel help de-escalate situations.

Wants to allocate more resources for first responders and find less costly ways for the city to address EMS calls that aren’t emergencies.

Wants to direct more resources towards first responders and find cheaper ways "for the city to address EMS calls that aren’t actually emergencies."

Supports community policing to help establish rapport between citizens and police.

Supports community policing, saying it will "help establish rapport" between citizens and police."

- Supports local police and fire departments.
- Supports creating a co-responders program to assist police by having nonuniformed personnel help de-escalate situations.
- Wants to direct more resources towards first responders and find cheaper ways "for the city to address EMS calls that aren’t actually emergencies."
- Supports community policing, saying it will "help establish rapport" between citizens and police."

Supports improving city parks, providing support for police and fire departments, and promoting economic development.

Wants to improve and find ways to promote city parks. 

- Wants to improve and find ways to promote city parks. 

Plans to restart the City/School Liaison committee to foster collaboration with local schools.

Plans to revive the City/School Liaison committee to foster collaboration with local schools.

- Plans to revive the City/School Liaison committee to foster collaboration with local schools.

William "Bill" Mier

William is a computer software manager at a company where he has worked for 24 years. 

William Mier is a new addition to the Madison Heights City Council, having been elected to a partial term ending November 10, 2025. He previously served on the Lamphere Public Schools Board of Education for 10 years.

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

William Mierr

Plans to serve as council alternate on the Arts Board, Library Board, ITAC, and Parks and Recreation.

- 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.