City Council & Mayor

•  Term Expires November 10, 2025

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 

• Term Expires November 8, 2027
• 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

• 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

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

Biographical Sketch:

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  Contact Councilman Jenny at tjenny@harperwoods.net

• Term Expires: November 8, 2027
• 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