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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Ecorse voter guide

Blight and rental rules

Aug 18, 2026

The second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances

Result as recorded: each passed 7-0, August 2026

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesLamar C. TidwellVoted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).

Ecorse City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026Link

Boat and trailer parking

Sep 15, 2026

Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance

Result as recorded: failed 3-3, September 2026

  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).
  • NoKimberly AlexanderVoted no on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).
  • NoLamar C. TidwellVoted no on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).
  • NoLaTonya T. LambVoted no on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).

Ecorse City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026Link

City administrator

May 26, 2026

Hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • NoKimberly AlexanderVoted no on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).

Ecorse City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

City budget

Jun 23, 2026

The 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesLamar C. TidwellVoted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).

Ecorse City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

City-owned property

Sep 16, 2025

Selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street

Result as recorded: each sale failed 3-4, September 2025

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • NoJared K. BerryVoted no on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • NoLamar C. TidwellVoted no on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • NoLaTonya T. LambVoted no on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
  • NoMontel LoveVoted no on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, Sept. 16, 2025 · Sep 16, 2025Link

Council oversight

Mar 4, 2025

Requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, March 2025

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).
  • NoLaTonya T. LambVoted no on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, March 4, 2025 · Mar 4, 2025Link

Mill Street land

Oct 28, 2025

Selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, October 2025

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesLamar C. TidwellVoted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, Oct. 28, 2025 · Oct 28, 2025Link

Police

Nov 10, 2025

A conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police

Result as recorded: passed 4-3, November 2025

  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • YesLamar C. TidwellVoted yes on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • NoDonald Agee, Jr.Voted no on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • NoMontel LoveVoted no on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
  • NoRoger Parker, Sr.Voted no on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, Nov. 10, 2025 · Nov 10, 2025Link

Staff cuts

Apr 22, 2025

Budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week

Result as recorded: passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
  • YesMontel LoveVoted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
  • NoLamar C. TidwellVoted no on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, April 22, 2025 (special meeting) · Apr 22, 2025Link

Jun 24, 2025

Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, June 2025

  • YesDonald Agee, Jr.Voted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • YesJared K. BerryVoted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • YesKimberly AlexanderVoted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • YesLaTonya T. LambVoted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • YesMontel LoveProposed the budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees, and voted yes on it (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • YesRoger Parker, Sr.Voted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
  • NoLamar C. TidwellVoted no on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).

Ecorse City Council minutes, June 24, 2025 · Jun 24, 2025Link

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