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Mark Skelcy has lived in Rochester Hills for over 22 years. He and his wife are the parents of three grown children.

Mark is a retired school teacher and a small business owner for the past 12 years.

Mark campaign for Rochester Hills City Council Member is his first run for public office.

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

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Mark Skelcy's campaign for Rochester Hills City Council Member at Large is his first entry into politics.

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Benjamin Galliway has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Michigan and studied construction technologies at Mott Community College. 

Benjamin works as a construction manager at Lockwood Construction.

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

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- 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.