November 2025 (Royal Oak)

November 2025 (Royal Oak)

Endorsements for the Royal Oak 2025 General Municipal Election

Cheat Sheet

Explanations for endorsements are below.

Royal Oak Mayor

Michael Fournier

Royal Oak City Commission

Paul Bastian

Woody Gontina

Brandon Kolo

Endorsement Explanations

Royal Oak Mayor

Fournier

Royal Oak Mayor

Michael Fournier

Michael Fournier has already served Royal Oak as mayor and supports policies that ensure children who grow up in Royal Oak can afford to remain in Royal Oak as adults.

Royal Oak City Commission

Paul Bastian Head Shot square

Royal Oak City Commission

Paul Bastian

Paul Bastian has experience as a member of the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals and supports opening the door to more residents in Royal Oak.

Gontina head shot square

Royal Oak City Commission

Woody Gontina

Woody Gontina has experience as a member of the Royal Oak Planning Commission and supports policies that make it easier for people to not only stay in their homes but also for more families to call Royal Oak home.

kolo head shot square

Royal Oak City Commission

Brandon Kolo

Brandon Kolo has already served Royal Oak as a city commissioner and believes if we want vibrant neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and real opportunity, we have to build housing for everyone.

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