Seven candidates running for four at-large seats on Norton Shores ...

Michael has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Indiana University Law School. He lives with his wife and four children in Norton Shores.

Michael is a part owner of Wood Trucking Company.

Michael is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. He has served on the Norton Shores City Council since 2014. He also previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council.

Supports acquiring land near industrial parks to attract new industries.

Supports continued redevelopment efforts.

Supports the redevelopment of sites such as the former K-mart property.

- Supports acquiring land near industrial parks to attract new industries.
- Supports the redevelopment of sites such as the former K-mart property.

Economy

Plans to partner with developers to bring water and sewer to underserved areas of the city and add residential developments like the new Fran Lake subdivision.

- Plans to partner with developers to bring water and sewer to underserved areas of the city and add residential developments like the new Fran Lake subdivision.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports continuing funding for police positions dedicated to domestic violence and elder abuse.

- Supports continuing funding for police positions dedicated to domestic violence and elder abuse.

Public Safety

As of August 15, 2025, Michael Hylland did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Supports promoting Norton Shores' brand and improving communication by launching a new city brand, creating new websites for city services, and highlighting local parks and recreation.

- Supports promoting Norton Shores' brand and improving communication by launching a new city brand, creating new websites for city services, and highlighting local parks and recreation.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports using federal funds to construct a biking/walking path connecting Black Lake, Hoffmaster, Lake Harbor, and Nugent Sand parks.

- Supports using federal funds to construct a biking/walking path connecting Black Lake, Hoffmaster, Lake Harbor, and Nugent Sand parks.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Michael Hylland

Michael Hylland is from Norton Shores, Michigan. He has a bachelor 

's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the Indiana University Law School. He lives with his wife and four children in Norton Shores.

Michael is a truck driver at Wood Trucking Company. He previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council. 

Michael is currently an at-large council member for Norton Shores City Council. He has served on the Norton Shores City Council since 2014. He previously served on the city’s planning commission from 2007 to 2014. He also previously served on the Roosevelt Park City Council.

Said, "We have completed everything under our existing budget without increasing taxes or fees."

- 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.