Kentwood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael "Mike"
Hall
Michael "Mike" Hall is running for mayor of Kentwood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Xavier D. Diamond and Irma Thompson Gordon.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Xavier D. Diamond
- 02Irma Thompson GordonIncumbent
- 03Michael "Mike" HallYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Kentwood Town Council member who has served on the council for 24 years.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
On the record: Michael "Mike" Hall
10 sourced01Parks and recreation1 sourced position
as reported by WBRZ
Said his goal as mayor is to create more parks and recreation, as young people lack activities outside school.
They are crying out for some attention, and I know there is some programs out there”
Own statementWBRZ · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Vision1 sourced position
Said Kentwood has a vision for its small town.
We have the vision here in our small town”
Own statementWBRZ · Oct 19, 2026Link
03Town limits2 sourced positions
Voted no on tabling the introduction of an ordinance to de-annex the old O.W. Dillon School property from the town limits (failed 2-3, September 2025).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, Sept. 4, 2025 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Sep 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on introducing Ordinance No. 3 of 2025 to de-annex the old O.W. Dillon School property from the town limits (passed 3-2, September 2025).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, Sept. 4, 2025 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Sep 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Trail rides1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 2 of 2025, a trail ride moratorium (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, Sept. 4, 2025 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Sep 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the FYE 2024 budget and adopting the FYE 2025 budget, with departments to come back to the council before purchases affecting the budget (passed unanimously, December 2025).
Council voteKentwood Town Council special session minutes, Dec. 22, 2025 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Dec 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Noise rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1 of 2026, an amendment to the town's noise control rules (passed 3-0 with 1 abstention, January 2026).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, Jan. 8, 2026 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Jan 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Under-21 entry rule1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 2 of 2026, which prohibits persons under 21 from entering certain businesses or their parking areas (passed 4-0, January 2026).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, Jan. 8, 2026 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Jan 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Water meters1 sourced position
Voted yes on metering Kentwood Spring Waters/DS Water with a flow meter at the town's expense (passed unanimously, April 2026).
Council voteKentwood Town Council minutes, April 2, 2026 (The Tangi Times public notice) · Apr 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09VOTE411 questionnaire1 sourced position
Had not responded to the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate questionnaire as of October 21, 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
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