Raylon Leaks-May

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Raylon Leaks-May has a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies from Madonna University. She lives with her five children on West Saratoga Street.

Raylon is a resource specialist at the Area Agency on Aging. She previously served as an elected member of the Ferndale Public Schools Board of Trustees and has been a city councilwoman since 2015.

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Raylon is currently the mayor of Ferndale. She was elected in 2023 and will serve a two-year term. She previously served on the Ferndale City Council from 2015 to 2023 and was a trustee on the Ferndale School Board before that.

Promises to work with staff and the community to ensure responsible fiscal management while maintaining essential services.

Economy

Supports inclusive decision-making in housing and urban development.

Supports efforts toward affordable and accessible housing, advocating for use of qualifiers for adjusted median income.

Supports barrier-free housing options for seniors and adults with disabilities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the ordinance to ban conversion therapy for minors.

Public Safety

Supports banning conversion therapy for minors.

Healthcare

Supports preserving municipal services and appreciates community engagement in decision-making.

Public Services

As of August 12, 2025, Raylon Leaks-May did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to work with staff and the community to ensure responsible fiscal management while maintaining essential services.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.