2025 Michigan General Election

Alex Hansen

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Alex Hansen is from South Lyon, Michigan. He has a bachelor of fine arts degree from Northern Michigan University and a master 

 

 

's degree in administration with a concentration in finance from Davenport University. He lives with his wife, Marie Arao-Hansen, and their three children.

Alex is an assistant vice president and small business banker at Comerica Bank. He previously served on the Howell Township Zoning Board of Appeals for nearly three years before moving to South Lyon. He was later appointed to the South Lyon Zoning Board of Appeals in November 2020, where he served until running for City Council in 2021.

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Alex is currently a councilmember on the South Lyon City Council. He was elected in November 2021 and is currently serving his first term. Previously, he was appointed to the South Lyon Zoning Board of Appeals in November 2020 and served until running for City Council in 2021. He also served on the Howell Township Zoning Board of Appeals for nearly three years before moving to South Lyon.

Believes in the importance of a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility.

Economy

Believes growth in South Lyon depends on timely infrastructure investments, saying, "Improving our roads and water systems will allow for increased growth in the city and will drive additional business to our downtown."

Housing & Urban Development

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

Public Safety

Believes in equal respect and decency for all community members, regardless of sexual orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Healthcare

Plans to improve roads, crosswalks, and water/sewer infrastructure, and to enhance green spaces, including parks and paths.

Public Services

Plans to improve green spaces, including parks and paths.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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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.

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