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.

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Bennett is currently a member of the Walled Lake City Council. He first took officin 2015. He is serving his second full term in office.

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

Bennett Lublin

Bennett is currently a member of the Walled Lake City Council. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. He is serving his second term in office.

Believes in the importance of attracting businesses to support a strong tax base and a thriving economy.

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Dennis has a bachelor's degree in communications from Michigan State University.

Dennis O'Rourke has served on the Walled Lake Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Lake Board. 

Dennis works as the Director of Health Systems Access & Reimbursement at Astellas Pharma.

As of August 13, 2025, Dennis O'Rourke did not have a website or any information online.

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James Arnold is a lifelong Oakland County resident. He has 3 kids. He serves on the Walled Lake zoning board. 

James Arnold (Walled Lake City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

James's campaign for Walled Lake City Council member is his first entry into politics.

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

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Supports policies that benefit the community regardless of political party.

- Supports policies that benefit the community regardless of political party.

James Arnold

James's campaign for Walled Lake City Council At-large is his first entry into politics.

James Arnold is a lifelong resident of Oakland County. He is married and has 3 kids. He serves on Walled Lake zoning board. 

James' campaign for Walled Lake City Council member is his first run for public office. 

James Arnold's run for Walled Lake City Council is his entry into elected politics. 

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Mindy Fernandes holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University and attended Kalamazoo College. She is married and has 2 children. She is the Immediate Past President of the Lakes Area Rotary and a member of the Walled Lake Parent Teacher Student Association as well as the Lakes Area Community Coalition.

Mindy works as a a legislative director with the Michigan House of Representatives. She also works as a marketing director of Strategic Communications Solutions and is a business owner. 

Council Member - Mindy Fernandes

Mindy currently serves as a Walled Lake City Council Member. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her second term. 

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

Supports city council approval to replace downtown sidewalks, urging business owners to collaborate with the city on funding options.

- Supports city council approval to replace downtown sidewalks, urging business owners to collaborate with the city on funding options.

Mindy Fernandes

Mindy Fernandes is a married mother of two teenagers. She is the Immediate Past President of the Lakes Area Rotary and a member of the Walled Lake Parent Teacher Student Association as well as the Lakes Area Community Coalition.

Mindy is currently a Walled Lake City Council Member. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Mindy is currently a Walled Lake City Council Member. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term.

Opposes the use of tax dollars for city projects without public approval.

Plans to support small businesses and attract investment to strengthen Walled Lake’s economy.

- Opposes the use of tax dollars for city projects without public approval.
- Plans to support small businesses and attract investment to strengthen Walled Lake’s economy.

Supports smart development that retains Walled Lake heritage.

Supports smart development that "retains Walled Lake heritage."

- Supports smart development that "retains Walled Lake heritage."

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

Supports eco-friendly policies that promote economic growth and environmental responsibility.

- Supports eco-friendly policies that promote economic growth and environmental responsibility.

Russ Schinzing

- 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.