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Deirdre Waterman has a bachelor’s degree in biology and political science from the University of Chicago and a medical degree from Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University. She lives in Pontiac and has two adult children. She is an active member of Plymouth United Church of Christ and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Deirdre previously worked at Holloway Eye Care, where she practiced as an ophthalmologist and ran her own practice for over thirty years.

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Deirdre previously served two terms as Pontiac's mayor from 2013 to 2021

Supports the anti-blight program, which demolishes dangerous houses and buildings.

Supports the anti-blight program, which she says demolishes dangerous houses and buildings, which leads to increased property values.

- Supports the anti-blight program, which she says demolishes dangerous houses and buildings, which leads to increased property values.

Economy

Believes the Phoenix Center is "the center of our downtown" and a "catalyst for other investment."

- Believes the Phoenix Center is "the center of our downtown" and a "catalyst for other investment."

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 5, 2025, Deirdre Waterman did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Supports the renovation of the Phoenix Center, envisioning it as a downtown catalyst for investment with features like a pedestrian pathway, retail, public art, and a community events amphitheater.

- Supports the renovation of the Phoenix Center, envisioning it as a downtown catalyst for investment with features like a pedestrian pathway, retail, public art, and a community events amphitheater.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

An audit found that Waterman misused city funds during her tenure as mayor of Pontiac, Michigan, including spending $1.6 million on unapproved expenses, parties, and a trip to New York City.

An external audit found that Waterman misused city funds as mayor of Pontiac, including spending $1.6 million on unapproved expenses, parties, and a trip to New York City.

- An external audit found that Waterman misused city funds as mayor of Pontiac, including spending $1.6 million on unapproved expenses, parties, and a trip to New York City.

Ethics & Conduct

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Deirdre Waterman

Deirdre Waterman is from Pontiac, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and political science from the University of Chicago and a medical degree from Meharry Medical College. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University. She lives in Pontiac with her two children, Shana and Toussaint. She is an active member of Plymouth United Church of Christ and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Deirdre is the mayor of Pontiac. She works at the City of Pontiac, where she has served since 2013. She previously worked at Holloway Eye Care, where she practiced as an ophthalmologist and ran her own practice for over thirty years.

As of June 10, 2025, Deirdre Waterman did not have a website or any information online.

Supports installing public art and renovating the rooftop amphitheater to once again host community events.

- 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.