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City Council & Mayor

City Mayor

Valerie Kindle, Mayor

 

  •  Elected November 2, 2021
  •  Term Expires November 13, 2023


Biographical Sketch:

  

· Resident of Harper Woods for 20 years, and lifelong East-sider

· Harper Woods City Council member since 2012

· Board Member of the Friends of the Harper Woods Library

· Former Member of the Harper Woods Planning Commission and Ordinance Committee

· Board Member of the Harper Woods Lions Club

· Board Member and Second Vice President for the Grosse Pointes & Harper Woods NAACP

· Board Member and Program Committee Chair for The League of Women Voters Grosse Pointe

· President of the Michigan Women in Municipal Government

· Member and Volunteer, New Life Ministries Worldwide (Harper Woods, MI)

· Retired State of Michigan Delinquency Worker

· Case Manager with Michigan Works

· Bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in Criminal Justice

· Wayne State University Labor College and WCCCD, graduate 


Quote:   My promise to the residents of Harper Woods is that I will always serve you to the best of my ability.


Contact Mayor Kindle at vkindle@harperwoods.net 


City Council

Cheryl A. Costantino, Councilmember

  • Elected November 5, 2019
  • Term Expires November 13, 2023
  • Member of Ordinance Committee
  • Member of Interview subcommittee


Biographical Sketch: 

  •  Married/Mother
  •  U.S. Army Veteran
  •  Middle School Administrator
  •  Three terms served as Mayor Pro Tem
  •  Dedicated to serving the residents of Harper Woods 


Contact Councilwoman Costantino at ccostantino@harperwoods.net

Vivian M. Sawicki, Mayor Pro tem

  •  Elected November 2, 2021
  •  Term Expires November 10, 2025
  • Member of Ordinance Committee
  • Member of Cannabis subcommittee


Biographical Sketch:

  •  Married 25 years to Michael, three children
  •  Harper Woods resident/homeowner since 1987
  •  Retired teacher and forensics team coach, Regina High School
  •  Former girl scout leader at Beacon School and Tyrone School for 9 years
  •  Substitute teacher Harper Woods School District
  •  As a City Council member for Harper Woods, Mrs. Sawicki also serves on the Board/Commissions Nominating Committee, Ordinance Committee and the Beautification Commission and was our city representative to the Grosse Pointe-HarperWoods Futuring Committee.
  • Mrs. Sawicki is very proud of the work she has been involved in to improve our community, most notably in promoting safe and upgraded playground equipment in our parks; improving the city's infrastructure in roads, sewers and sidewalks; and providing excellent city services in an ever tightening economy.


Quote: "I am honored to serve the City of Harper Woods as a councilwoman.  Thank you for the opportunity and trust you have given to me to carry your concerns to the Council and get things done for this fine community.  I hope to keep your faith and continue to serve the people of Harper Woods as we face the challenges of the future."


Contact Councilwoman Sawicki at vsawicki@harperwoods.net

Gerianne (Geri) LaPratt, Council Member

 

Appointed January 9, 2023

Term Expires November 13, 2023

Tom Jenny , Council Member

  • Elected: November 2, 2021
  • Term Expires: November 10, 2025
  • Member of Interview subcommittee


Biographical Sketch:


  • Contact Councilman Jenny at tjenny@harperwoods.net

Regina Williams, Council Member

  • Elected: November 5, 2019
  • Term Expires: November 13, 2023
  • Member of Charter Review Committee


Biographical Sketch:

  • Harper Woods resident since 2008.
  • Married to Gregory Williams, one son.
  • Served on the Harper Woods Board of Education 2012-2019 as treasurer, vice president and First African American President, elected two terms.
  • District 2 Precinct Delegate.
  • Former 1st Lieutenant MI Army National Guard.
  • Current Math and Science Educator for over 23 years with DPSCD.
  • B.A. and Master’s Degrees from Wayne State University.
  • Doctoral Courses in Educational Leadership.


Quote: “I am very honored to be elected as a member of the city council. I really care about my community and doing what’s right to move our community forward. I believe my years of service as a dedicated school board member has prepared me for this position and I thank you for the trust and faith that you continue to have in me. I look forward to serving the community as a council member and taking your concerns to the council meetings."  


Contact Councilwoman Williams at rwilliams@harperwoods.net

 

Ivery Toussant, Jr., Council Member

  • Elected November 2,  2021
  • Term Expires November 10, 2025
  • Member of Recreation Advisory Committee
  • Member of Cannabis subcommittee


Biographical Sketch:    


Harper Woods resident and homeowner since 2009. 

I am honored to help lead in such a dynamic community as Harper Woods. My goal is to further assist in maintaining and improving its high standards as well as foster meaningful and mutually respectful dialogue between residents and city leaders. Together we can continue making Harper Woods a better place to live and work, attracting and welcoming new and diverse talent.

I have had a great deal of experience by serving on the following board of directors:

    · Former Vice-president of Chrysler Elementary School Parents Association 

    · Former River House Co-op Board

    · Former Vice President, Life Skills Academy of Metropolitan Detroit-charter high school board

    · NAACP Education Chairperson for Grosse Pointes – Harper Woods 

    · Harper Woods Crime Reduction Law Enforcement Committee Task Force, a subcommittee of the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)

    · Former Planning Commissioner for the Harper Woods Planning Commission

    · Vice President/Treasurer for Danbury Lane Homeowners Association


Contact Councilman Toussant at itoussant@harperwoods.net


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City Council Subcommittee Appointments

Charter Review Subcommittee

Charter Review Subcommittee

Charter Review Subcommittee

Councilmember 

Councilmember Williams

Sheila Hakim

Gregory Williams

Ken Poynter

City Clerk Leslie M. Frank


Ordinance Committee

Charter Review Subcommittee

Charter Review Subcommittee

Mayor Kindle

Councilmember Sawicki

Councilmember Costantino

Larry Hakim (Planning Comm. Liaison)

David Kien (BZA Comm Liaison)

Janice Williams

Cannabis Subcommittee

Charter Review Subcommittee

Cannabis Subcommittee

Mayor Kindle

Councilmember Sawicki

Councilmember Toussant

Harry Kalogerakos

Tim O'linn

Robert Carter

Cherie Jackson


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