2025 Michigan General Election

Lisa A. Popa

Buket Urgen

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alex Hansen

Michael Squires

- 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.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

South Lyon

Economic Growth