Candidate Interviews: Ferndale
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2023)
Ferndale, MI – Voters in Ferndale will have a chance to select a mayor and two city council members on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot.
For Mayor the candidates are Sean Hurley and Raylon Leaks-May. The seat is open as current mayor Melanie Piana decided not to seek re-election. Leaks-May is a current councilperson.
For City Council there are two positions and three candidates: Donnie Johnson, Rolanda Kelley, and Dennis Whittie. These are both open seats as Leaks-May is running for Mayor instead of City Council, and Kat Bruner James chose not to seek re-election. Whittie previously served on City Council, by appointment, to fill a short-term vacancy.
The Mayoral position has a two year term, and the Council positions have four year terms.
Here are the candidates that filmed interviews…
Ferndale Mayor
Ferndale City Council
Here are videos from candidate forums featuring all candidates:
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
Ferndale Seniors Candidate Forum
For a complete list of candidates and ballot issues, visit the Oakland County Clerk’s Election Page.
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office an opportunity to do a video interview. Oakland County Times does not endorse any candidates. Advertising does not imply endorsement. All candidates are welcome to do an interview. Because we do not have a sponsor this year, there is a small production fee. We are looking for a sponsor for our 2024 interview series. Contact editor@oc115.com for more information on sponsorship or scheduling.
