About City Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must meet qualification requirements outlined in municipal charter.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter; Filing fee is 0 unless otherwise provided by municipal charter.
- Filing period
- January 3, 2028 - July 20, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 8083 Civic Drive, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
- Filing phone
- 810-635-4464
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Swartz Creek.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileRae Lynn HicksDistrict 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileNate HenryDistrict 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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David A. KruegerAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the People First Pledge - View profileWalter M. MelenAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the People First Pledge
- View profileJohn A. GilbertAt LargeNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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