Council Member - John Owsinek

John has been a resident of the City of Walled Lake since 1964. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in anthropology and a double minor in history and psychology. He and his wife, Vi, have three children and three grandchildren.

John is a retired UAW member and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. 

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John Owsinek is currently a member of the Walled Lake City Council. He was first elected in 2013 and is currently serving his third term.

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Aims to reduce the cost of the city assessor to save taxpayers money.

Plans to redo labor contracts to save money.

Supports paying off legacy bonds to secure the future.

- Aims to reduce the cost of the city assessor to save taxpayers money.
- Plans to redo labor contracts to save money.
- Supports paying off legacy bonds to secure the future.

Economy

As of August 13, 2025, John S. Owsinek’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports retaining the Walled Lake fire department.

Believes qualified police officers are essential for community safety.

- Supports retaining the Walled Lake fire department.
- Believes qualified police officers are essential for community safety.

Public Safety

Healthcare

As a city council member, advocated for the acquisition of the Michigan Air Line Trail to promote a healthier and more walkable community.

Supports keeping costs low for trash pickup and providing more recycling options without additional costs.

- As a city council member, advocated for the acquisition of the Michigan Air Line Trail to promote a healthier and more walkable community.
- Supports keeping costs low for trash pickup and providing more recycling options without additional costs.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

John S. Owsinek

John Owsinek has been a resident of the City of Walled Lake since 1964. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BA in Anthropology and a double minor in History and Psychology. He and his wife, Vi, have three children and three grandchildren.

John is currently a member of the Walled Lake City Council. He was first elected in 2013 and is currently serving his third term.

As of August 13, 2025, John S. Owsinek did not have a website or any information online.

- 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.