Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Dundee Village Council Election 2026
4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Village President
1 seatVillage Council
Vote for up to 3- Stephen CarrIncumbentDundee Village trustee since November 2022 who also serves on the Village Planning Commission.12sourced
- Rachel H. CoyIncumbentDundee Village trustee whose current term began June 23, 2025 and ends Nov. 19, 2026.8sourced
- Doug FiskCandidate for Dundee Village Council on the Monroe County official candidate list.1sourced
- George WilkinsIncumbentDundee Village trustee since November 2022 who also serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission.12sourced
Voters pick one of two candidates for Village President and up to three of four candidates for three Village Council seats. Three other trustees serve through November 2028.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Jocelyn Benson · Democratic Party
- John James · Republican Party
- Anthony Hudson · Libertarian Party
- Donna Brandenburg · U.S. Taxpayers Party
- Douglas Campbell · Green Party
- U.S. Senate
- Abdul El-Sayed · Democratic Party
- Mike Rogers · Republican Party
- Lydia Christensen · Libertarian Party
- Tim Long · U.S. Taxpayers Party
- Douglas P. Marsh · Green Party
- Walter P. Kristy · Natural Law Party
- Also statewideSecretary of State · Attorney General · Member of the State Board of Education · Regent of the University of Michigan · Trustee of Michigan State University · Justice of Supreme Court
- Statewide measures2 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
What the next council decides
01Battery storage and data centers4 sourced facts
Where it standsIn September 2026 the council voted 6-1 to let Dundee Township use the Old Mill Community Center for a battery storage education seminar, with conditions.
What's on the tableHow the Village responds to proposed battery storage facilities, power plants and data centers near Dundee.
- Five residents presented the council with objections to battery storage facilities in April 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, Apr. 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
- Residents presented a report from the Karst Aquifer Coalition of Monroe County regarding data centers in May 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
- A resident commented on an Aug. 14 Milan Township meeting about a proposed DTE Energy power plant and battery storage facility. Dundee Village Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- The Village Manager reported that Sutton Technical Services backed away from the Sept. 16 battery storage education session with Dundee Township. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
02Roads, water and sewer4 sourced facts
Where it standsIn June 2026 the council awarded the $2,157,477 Roosevelt Street infrastructure project on a 5-1 vote.
What's on the tableWhich street, water and sewer projects to fund, and what water and sewer rates to charge.
- The council awarded a curb and asphalt replacement project to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating at a cost not to exceed $250,000 in June 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- A Water & Sewer Rate Study was presented to the council in July 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- The council adopted Resolution 2026-09 setting water and wastewater rates and charges 6-0 in August 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026
- The council awarded the 2026 Roadway Maintenance Project for a total project cost of $92,616 in September 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
03Downtown and growth3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 01-2026, amending the Downtown Development Authority's development and tax increment finance plans, 7-0.
What's on the tableHow the Village guides downtown and commercial development under its new plans.
- The council approved rezoning about 4.7 acres from RM-2 to B-4 for an ALDI proposal in September 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
- In May 2026 the council approved a three-year lease of the Old Mill Banquet Hall/Community Center to IH Grill 2, LLC, 5-1. Dundee Village Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
- In October 2026 the council agreed to wait until after the election and approval of the Master Plan before moving forward on goals and objectives. Dundee Village Council minutes, Oct. 6, 2026 (draft) · Oct 6, 2026
04Spending oversight3 sourced facts
Where it standsSince May 2026, Village credit card statements are presented to the council quarterly, after a 4-3 vote.
What's on the tableHow closely the council reviews Village spending and finances.
- Credit card statements from Jan. 1, 2025 through May 19, 2026 were presented to the council in June 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- The Finance Director reported that expenses for all funds through July 31, 2026 were about 39.98% of the annual budget. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
- The council voted 7-0 to retain the Pivot Group to search for a new finance director in October 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, Oct. 6, 2026 (draft) · Oct 6, 2026
05Flock cameras2 sourced facts
Where it standsIn October 2026 the council voted 7-0 to keep using the Flock camera system and let its contract expire on Feb. 28, 2027.
What's on the tableWhether the Village keeps Flock cameras after the contract ends.
- The police report said the Flock camera contract was paid for with forfeiture funds. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
- A resident expressed concerns about Flock cameras recently installed in the Village in June 2026. Dundee Village Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
1 note on these statements
Rachel H. Coy's current trustee term began June 23, 2025. Village of Dundee portal
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1. Should the Village spend about $2.16 million to rebuild Roosevelt Street's infrastructure?
2. Should the council review Village credit card statements every quarter?
3. What should Dundee do with its Flock cameras?
4. Should Village buildings host public education events about battery storage facilities?
5. Should the Village adopt the amended Downtown Development Authority development and tax increment finance plan?
6. Should the Village pause enforcing its temporary sign ordinance while it is rewritten?
Key dates
- Absentee ballots availableMichigan Department of Attorney GeneralSep 24, 2026
- Last day to register to vote by mail or onlineMichigan Department of Attorney GeneralOct 19, 2026
- Early voting beginsMichigan Department of Attorney GeneralOct 24, 2026
- Early voting endsMichigan Department of Attorney GeneralNov 1, 2026
- Election DayMichigan Department of Attorney GeneralNov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Charles Booth, Howard Cilley, Lindsay Cross4 on this ballot
7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The Village Council is made up of the Council President and six Council Trustees. Village of Dundee
- The council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Village of Dundee
- The Village President serves a two-year term and Council Members serve four-year terms. Monroe County Clerk
- The Village President votes on council motions along with the six trustees. Dundee Village Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026
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