Two candidates run for mayor of Hazel Park

Michael has lived in Hazel Park with his wife for around 40 years. They are the parents of two adult daughters who live in the city. 

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Michael is the owner of Taylor Auto Maintenance, where he has worked for around 20 years. 

Michael is currently the mayor of Hazel Park. He was first elected in 2017 and is currently serving his second term. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Hazel Park City Council from 2001 to 2017. He also served as chair of the Planning Commission and as a member of both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Memorial Day Committee.

As of August 12, 2025, Michael Webb did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports creating affordable housing and improving walkability and bikeability in the community.

- Supports creating affordable housing and improving walkability and bikeability in the community.

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Supports creating affordable housing and making main streets more walkable and bikeable.

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Michael Webb

Supports creating more affordable housing opportunities.

Supports improving walkability and bikeability on main streets.

Michael is currently the mayor of Hazel Park. He was first elected in 2017 and is seeking reelection in 2025. Prior to serving as mayor, he served on the Hazel Park City Council from 2001 to 2017. He also served as chair of the Planning Commission and as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Memorial Day Committee.

Supports and encourages entrepreneurship and small business development.

Supports creating affordable housing and updating homes for low-income residents.

Michael has lived in Hazel Park for around 40 years. He and his wife have two daughters and a grandson.

Michael is currently mayor of Hazel Park, Michigan. He has served as mayor since 2017 and served on the city council from 2001 to 2017.

Michael is the owner of Taylor Auto Maintenance.

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Kristy Cales, Ballotpedia

Kristy attended Ferndale High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. She has two children.

Kristy previously served on the Hazel Park Board of Education from 2017 to 2022.

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Kristy is the human resources director for the Hazel Park School District.

As of August 12, 2025, Kristy Cales did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I don’t feel we as the voters and residents are getting the whole picture of where our money is being spent. I want our tax payers to understand where every penny goes."

- Said, "I don’t feel we as the voters and residents are getting the whole picture of where our money is being spent. I want our tax payers to understand where every penny goes."

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Kristy Cales

Kristy Caless

- 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.