2025 Michigan General Election

Justin Fischer

Novi voters select Fischer as mayor, 2 incumbents and 1 newcomer ...

Novi Mayoral Candidate: Justin Fischer | Novi, MI Patch

Justin Fischer is from Novi, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their two children, Jack and Lilian.

Justin is a director in the corporate treasury department at Adient, a tier-1 auto seating supplier. He has worked in the automotive industry for 20 years in various finance management roles. Before joining Adient, he spent almost 15 years at Ford Motor Company, where he held a variety of finance positions, including a three-year assignment in Dubai, UAE.

Justin is currently the Mayor of Novi. He was first elected in 2023. Prior to that, he served on the Novi City Council from 2009 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2023. He also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals from 2004 to 2009 and as Treasurer of the Novi Parks Foundation from 2007 to 2009.

Supports increasing housing density to create more "entry level" housing and downsizing options for seniors.

Supports investing millions of dollars to provide first responders with necessary equipment and training.

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

Wants to ensure Novi offers a broad array of first-rate, efficient services.

Supports investing in connecting sidewalks and maintaining older sidewalks.

Supports improving public safety services and senior services.

Led efforts to acquire and preserve over 12 acres of wetlands and woodlands in the last year.

Invested in connecting sidewalks and maintaining older sidewalks.

Supports responsible and sustainable development that protects infrastructure, woodlands, wetlands, and community character.

As mayor, supported allocating over $10 million annually for local roads and investing in connecting and maintaining sidewalks.

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Justin Fischer is from Novi. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their two children, Jack and Lilian.

Election 2023: Candidates for Novi mayor share views on issues

Justin is a director in the corporate treasury department at Adient, a tier-1 auto seating supplier. He has been working in the automotive industry for 20 years in various finance management roles. Before joining Adient, he spent almost 15 years at Ford Motor Company, where he held a variety of finance positions, including a three-year assignment in Dubai, UAE.

Justin is currently the mayor of Novi. He was elected in 2023. Prior to that, he served on the Novi City Council from 2009 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2023. He also served on the Novi Zoning Board of Appeals and the Novi Parks Foundation.

Economy

Supports building more affordable "entry level" housing and places for empty nesters to downsize.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investing millions of dollars to provide equipment and training for first responders.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Wants to ensure Novi offers a broad array of first-rate services run efficiently.

Supports investing in roads, parks, and other essential services.

As mayor, led efforts to acquire and preserve over 12 acres of wetlands and woodlands.

Supported creating the Older Adults Needs committee to study the aging population and ensure their needs are met.

Public Services

Supports responsible and sustainable development that does not harm infrastructure, woodlands, wetlands, or community character.

Energy & the Environment

As mayor, allocated over $10 million annually on local roads, invested in connecting sidewalks, and implemented a program to maintain older sidewalks.

Supports investments in roads, parks, and other essential services.

Plans to address the funding gap for neighborhood roads by exploring alternative financing options like grants, public-private partnerships, and reallocating budget resources.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes high-quality schools are essential for attracting residents of all ages to the city.

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.

The highest elected official at the city level.