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Staff Directory • Steve Sage

Steve Sage has a master's degree in business administration from Rollins College and a bachelor's degree in biology from Vanderbilt University. He has lived in Rochester since 1991.

Steve works in sales for Bollinger Motors. He previously worked for 30 years at Chrysler and at Cummins.

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Steve is currently a Rochester City Council member. He was appointed to the council in January 2011 and won his first election in November 2011. 

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

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Steve Sage

Steve Sage has a master\u2019s degree in business administration from Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida and a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland.

Steve is a manager at Chrysler Group LLC, where he oversees daily rental sales. 

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Ann Peterson's run for City Council Member in Rochester is her first run for public office.

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Supports "smart essential services spending that protects taxpayers wallets."

Supports "smart essential services spending that protects taxpayers' wallets."

- Supports "smart essential services spending that protects taxpayers' wallets."

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

Wants to improve neighborhood safety, emergency services, and public works.

- Wants to improve neighborhood safety, emergency services, and public works.

Supports strong roads, utilities, and public facilities.

- Supports strong roads, utilities, and public facilities.

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Staff Directory • Christian Hauser

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Christian earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Aquinas College and a law degree from the University of Detroit. He has lived with his family in Rochester since 2003.

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Christian is an attorney specializing in construction law at Frasco Caponigro Wineman & Scheible, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills. 

Christian Hauser is currently a member of the Rochester City Council. He was elected in November 2023. Prior to joining the City Council, he served as the Vice Chairperson of the City’s Planning Commission and Chairperson of the City’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. 

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

Opposes the two ballot proposals that would permit three marijuana dispensaries on Main Street and downtown.

Supports encouraging sustainable growth in the city.

- Opposes the two ballot proposals that would permit three marijuana dispensaries on Main Street and downtown.
- Supports encouraging sustainable growth in the city.

Aims to maintain quality of life, support public safety officers, and encourage sustainable growth.

- Aims to maintain quality of life, support public safety officers, and encourage sustainable growth.

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- Supports encouraging sustainable growth in the city.

Christian is currently a member of the Rochester City Council. He was elected in November 2023. Prior to joining the City Council, he served as the Vice Chairperson of the City’s Planning Commission and Chairperson of the City’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. 

Opposes the establishment of three marijuana dispensaries on Main Street and downtown.

Rochester, MI: Dan Bachmann & Rich Kendziuk for City Council

Dan is a husband and father of 2 daughters. He is a high school speech and debate adjudicator and active parishioner.

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Dan owned a business for over 20 years and worked in wealth management and supervision.

Dan is the current Planning Commissioner for the City of Rochester.

Plans to prioritize fiscal responsibility.

Supports policies that promote sustainable growth and prioritize local businesses.

- Plans to prioritize fiscal responsibility.
- Supports policies that promote sustainable growth and prioritize local businesses.

Supports "responsible development" that fits Rochester’s character and serves local residents.

Plans to address neglected properties and protect home values.

Plans to prioritize residents' voices in addressing neighborhood concerns and local business needs.

- Supports "responsible development" that fits Rochester’s character and serves local residents.
- Plans to address neglected properties and protect home values.
- Plans to prioritize residents' voices in addressing neighborhood concerns and local business needs.

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

Wants to increase transparency and accountability in local government.

- Wants to increase transparency and accountability in local government.

Plans to protect the community's natural beauty through proactive maintenance and preservation.

- Plans to protect the community's natural beauty through proactive maintenance and preservation.

Plans to prioritize repairs to sidewalks, storm sewers, and roads before taking on "costly 'nice-to-have' projects."

Plans to work with police and traffic engineers to implement traffic management tools like calming stripes, better signage, innovative technology, and increased patrols.

- Plans to prioritize repairs to sidewalks, storm sewers, and roads before taking on "costly 'nice-to-have' projects."
- Plans to work with police and traffic engineers to implement traffic management tools like calming stripes, better signage, innovative technology, and increased patrols.

Dan Bachmann

Dan's campaign for Rochester City Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

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

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Jessica is from northern Michigan. She has a bachelor of business administration from Northwood University and a master of public policy from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Jessica works as the Managing Director of Medicare Strategy and Development at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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Jessica's campaign for Rochester City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She is currently a member of the Rochester Planning Commission and the Rochester City Beautiful Commission. 

Supports strategic investments that balance current needs with future sustainability - without raising taxes.

Prioritizes maintaining Rochester's AAA bond rating through responsible budgeting and debt management.

Supports community input and transparency in major financial decisions, especially those affecting infrastructure and development.

Supports long-range planning that aligns financial resources with Rochester's vision for growth, sustainability, and quality of life.

Supports initiatives that aim to help small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed, particularly those that are eco-conscious and family-oriented.

- Supports strategic investments that balance current needs with future sustainability - without raising taxes.
- Prioritizes maintaining Rochester's AAA bond rating through responsible budgeting and debt management.
- Supports community input and transparency in major financial decisions, especially those affecting infrastructure and development.
- Supports long-range planning that aligns financial resources with Rochester's vision for growth, sustainability, and quality of life.
- Supports initiatives that aim to help small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed, particularly those that are eco-conscious and family-oriented.

Advocates for land use and zoning that balances growth with green space and historic preservation.

Supports incorporating design standards into zoning ordinances to ensure new construction and renovations complement Rochester's historic charm and support a cohesive business district.

- Advocates for land use and zoning that balances growth with green space and historic preservation.
- Supports incorporating design standards into zoning ordinances to ensure new construction and renovations complement Rochester's historic charm and support a cohesive business district.

Supports promoting active living, ensuring public safety, and preserving parks and trails.

- Supports promoting active living, ensuring public safety, and preserving parks and trails.

As of August 13, 2025, Jessica Clauser’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding programs, resources, and activities for youth, seniors, and working families.

Supports promoting active living initiatives, safe pedestrian and bike routes, and preserving parks and trails to enhance community health and wellness.

- Supports expanding programs, resources, and activities for youth, seniors, and working families.
- Supports promoting active living initiatives, safe pedestrian and bike routes, and preserving parks and trails to enhance community health and wellness.

Supports sustainable landscaping practices, such as using native plants and trees, installing permeable pavement, and planting pollinator gardens.

Supports integrating environmental standards into zoning ordinances to encourage green infrastructure, sustainable materials, and thoughtful site planning.

- Supports sustainable landscaping practices, such as using native plants and trees, installing permeable pavement, and planting pollinator gardens.
- Supports integrating environmental standards into zoning ordinances to encourage green infrastructure, sustainable materials, and thoughtful site planning.

Supports safe pedestrian and bike routes, and preserving parks and trails.

- Supports safe pedestrian and bike routes, and preserving parks and trails.

Jessica Clauser

Jessica's campaign for Rochester City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She is currently a member of the Rochester Planning Commission and the City Beautiful Commission. She was appointed to the Planning Commission by the previous mayor and approved by City Council. 

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

Candidate Profile: Nancy L. Salvia, Rochester City Council Member ...

Nancy has a bachelor's degree in business from Miami University, Ohio and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Detroit. She lives with her husband, Joe.

Nancy is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. She previously worked as an automotive executive at Chrysler. 

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Nancy Salvia has served on the Rochester City Council and was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem. She was re-elected to the council in 2024 and is currently serving as the mayor.

As of August 13, 2025, Nancy L. Salvia did not have a website or any information online.

As a city council member, prioritized renovations for the Community House, which is set to begin construction in winter/spring 2024.

As a city council member, prioritized renovations for the Community House.

- As a city council member, prioritized renovations for the Community House.

Supports reducing water rates while maintaining excellent service.

- Supports reducing water rates while maintaining excellent service.

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Nancy L. Salvia

Nancy L. Salvia has a bachelor\u2019s degree in business from Miami University in Ohio and a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the University of Detroit. She lives with her husband, Joe.

Nancy previously served on the Rochester City Council and was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem. She was re-elected to the council in 2024 and is currently serving as the mayor.

Richard is a widower who was married for 30 years and is a father of two adult sons. He is a Rochester resident.

Richard has run his own company and served as a sales director at a Fortune 10 company.

Richard Kendziuk is currently a Planning Commissioner for the City of Rochester. 

Plans to prioritize a balanced budget focused on infrastructure, public safety, and essential services.

- Plans to prioritize a balanced budget focused on infrastructure, public safety, and essential services.

Supports enforcing existing ordinances and developing new strategies to address blight based on resident feedback.

- Supports enforcing existing ordinances and developing new strategies to address blight based on resident feedback.

Supports increasing transparency in public safety matters, listening to residents, and ensuring every voice is heard.

- Supports increasing transparency in public safety matters, listening to residents, and ensuring every voice is heard.

As of August 13, 2025, Richard Kendziuk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increasing transparency in public services, listening to residents, and ensuring every voice is heard.

- Supports increasing transparency in public services, listening to residents, and ensuring every voice is heard.

Supports protecting natural spaces by addressing blight, ensuring zoning updates align with public input, and safeguarding green spaces and tree canopies.

- Supports protecting natural spaces by addressing blight, ensuring zoning updates align with public input, and safeguarding green spaces and tree canopies.

Plans to secure funding for storm sewer repairs and upgrades.

- Plans to secure funding for storm sewer repairs and upgrades.

Richard Kendziuk

Richard Kendziuk is a widower who was married for 30 years and is a proud father of two grown sons. He is a dedicated Rochester resident with a proven record of community leadership, responsible budgeting, and infrastructure improvements.

Richard is currently a Planning Commissioner for the City of Rochester. He also contributed to the 2022 Master Plan Steering Committee.

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

Staff Directory • Sara King

Sara King appointed to replace Gould on Rochester City Council

Sara is from Rochester Hills, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University. She and her husband, Ryan, moved back to Rochester in 2013 and live downtown with their two daughters.

Sara works as a relationship manager with JPMorgan Chase's middle market banking group.

Sara is currently a member of the Rochester City Council. She was appointed in February 2024 to fill a vacancy and will serve a two-year term. Before joining the City Council, she served on the Rochester Planning Commission from 2020 to 2024.

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

Supports responsible development and sustainable practices.

- Supports responsible development and sustainable practices.

Sara King

Sara is from Rochester Hills, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University. She and her husband, Ryan, moved back to Rochester in 2013 and live downtown with their two young daughters.

As of August 13, 2025, Sara King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.