Kenneth A. Poynter

Mayor

Elected November 6, 2007

Term Expires November 9, 2009

*     Parents moved to Harper Woods (Gratiot Township) in 1940. 
*     Harper Woods High School graduate.
*     College degrees from Valparaiso University, Purdue University and Wayne State University.
*     Current full time employment in public school education.
*     Harper Woods School Board member for 14.5 years (1982-1997).
*     Harper Woods Mayor since 1997.
*     Advocate for community safety, effective police/fire/emergency services, efficient city services, diversified library services, well-rounded recreation programs, meeting citizen needs and fiscal responsibility.

Quote: "It is an honor and privilege to serve You and Our Community.  I appreciate the trust and support that you have given me over the years and I hope to always be able to provide you with dedicated, experienced leadership that is approachable, responsible, innovative and accountable."

Contact the Mayor at www.hwcmadmin@mycomcast.com

Vivian M. Sawicki

City Councilwoman

Elected November 8, 2005

Term Expires November 3, 2009

 John M. Szymanski

City Councilman

Elected November 8, 2005

Term Expires November 3, 2009

Biographical Sketch:

• Married for over 26 years with two children.
• City resident for 24 years.
• Three term elected Councilmember, including one term as Mayor Pro-tem.
• Degreed Accountant with Certification.
• Director of Payroll Operations for Wayne County.
• Former P.T.O. School Board Member who has served on numerous and varied City of Harper Woods Boards and Committees.
• Strong on Budget and Police issues.

Quote: "I want for Harper Woods Residents a community where they can shop in neighborhood stores, have children play in well tended parks, and attend high quality neighborhood schools.

Contact Councilman Szymanski at www.hwclerk@comcast.net  

Cheryl A. Costantino

Mayor Pro tem

Elected November 6, 2007

Term Expires November 7, 2011

Michael P. Monaghan

Council Member

Elected November 6, 2007

Term Expires November 7, 2011

Hugh R. Marshall

Council Member

Elected November 6, 2007

Term Expires November 7, 2011

Daniel S. Palmer

Council Member

Elected November 8, 2005

Term Expires November 3, 2009

City Council Agenda's

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City Council Minutes

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*    2008
*    2005-07
*    2000-04

City Council Salary

*    City Council's salary is recommended by the Local Officers Compensation Commission.  For a copy of the minutes where they recommend salary levels, click here.
*    Click here to see the ordinance establishing the Local Officers Compensation Commission, and their responsibilities.

City Council Links
*    8 Mile Blvd. Association
*    Michigan Municipal League
*    National League of Cities
*    Southeast Council of Governments