Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lincoln Park Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

10 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · Unopposed

Maureen TobinIncumbentMayor2sourced

City Council At-Large · Vote for up to 6

Jason BehrIncumbentCouncilman1sourced
Nicholas J. Craven, Jr.Union laborer and certified human rights consultant seeking a Lincoln Park City Council seat. He is a member of Laborers' Local 1191.2sourced
Tracy DupreyIncumbentCouncilwoman2sourced
Belda GarzaRetired consultant for PMA Consultants LLC and a former State Representative from Detroit. She previously worked as assistant executive director of Michigan Metro Girl Scouts.1sourced
Jason NicholsIncumbentCouncilman3sourced
Lylian RossIncumbentCouncilwoman3sourced
Carlos SalcidoIncumbentCouncil President2sourced
Eric SzorIncumbentCouncilman5sourced
Dawn TruebloodCandidate for Lincoln Park City Council, listed on the Wayne County Clerk's Nov. 3, 2026 candidate list.1sourced

All seven seats are on the ballot: the mayor (unopposed) and six at-large council seats, each for a two-year term. Nine candidates are on the county list for the six council seats, so no holdovers remain.

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesMarijuana retailers in the business district, Water and sewer rate increase, Headlee override on the November ballot Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Early voting begins (through Nov. 2, Kennedy Memorial Building, 3240 Ferris)

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Marijuana retailers in the business district

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council adopted, 4-3, a zoning change allowing marijuana retailers in the Municipal Business District after special approval.

What's on the tableThe next council decides which retailer applications get special approval and whether to change the rules.

On January 26, 2026 the council adopted the ordinance amendment on its third reading; Behr, Duprey, Nichols and Mayor Tobin voted yes and Ross, Salcido and Szor voted no. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026
The resolution states the Planning Commission recommended the amendment on a 5-2 vote. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026

Water and sewer rate increase

Where it standsThe council voted 6-1 on August 10, 2026 to adopt a rate plan raising bills 15-28% from September 1, then about 3% a year.

What's on the tableThe next council decides whether to revisit the rates and how to pay for water and sewer system repairs.

Resolution 2026-208 adopted Option 3 of the rate study: $63.12 water and $84.48 sewer per 1,000 cubic feet, effective for bills rendered on or after September 1, 2026. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
Councilwoman Duprey cast the dissenting vote on the August 10 rate adoption. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
The News Herald reported the plan raises bills 15-28% effective September 1 and about 3% annually for about the next 10 years. The News Herald · Aug 25, 2026
On February 9, 2026 the council approved a leak detection program costing up to $119,500; Salcido and Szor voted no. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026

Headlee override on the November ballot

Where it standsVoters will decide a Headlee override of up to 20 mills for general operating expenses, up from about 17.17 mills.

What's on the tableThe next council sets spending under whichever operating millage voters approve or reject.

The ballot language says the override would raise an estimated maximum of $2,420,265 for the city in 2027. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
The county's list of November 3, 2026 proposals includes the Lincoln Park Headlee Override Proposal. Wayne County Clerk · Aug 27, 2026

Flock license-plate cameras

Where it standsOn September 28, 2026 the council voted unanimously to disable the city's Flock cameras until several evaluations are completed.

What's on the tableThe next council decides whether to restore, change or end the Flock service after the commissions' review.

Police Chief Scott Lavis said the city has had 24 cameras since 2022 and pays $60,000 a year under a five-year contract expiring in December 2028. The News Herald · Sep 30, 2026
Mayor Tobin said the Public Safety Commission and Community Improvement Commission would review the cameras over the next several months. The News Herald · Sep 30, 2026

New used-car lots and car washes

Where it standsA zoning moratorium on new used-vehicle outdoor sales lots and vehicle wash establishments runs until November 26, 2026 unless amended or repealed.

What's on the tableThe next council decides whether to extend, replace or let the moratorium end.

The June 8, 2026 ordinance sets the moratorium until November 26, 2026 or until otherwise amended or repealed; Szor voted no. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
On May 26, 2026 the council approved a new Class B used vehicle dealer license at 533 Southfield Rd.; Szor voted no. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026

State zoning preemption bills

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing House Bills 5529-5532 and 5581-5585 and any zoning preemption legislation.

What's on the tableThe next council decides how to respond to state housing and zoning legislation affecting local zoning.

The resolution says the bills would limit minimum lot sizes, allow duplexes and accessory dwelling units, and change site plan review and protest petition rules. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
The resolution says the city is not opposed to housing diversity and affordability but not through a one-size-fits-all mandate. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026

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1. Should marijuana retailers be allowed in the Municipal Business District?
2. What should the city do about the adopted water and sewer rate increase?
3. What should the city do with its Flock license-plate cameras?
4. Should the city limit new used-car lots and car washes?
5. Who should set zoning standards for housing?

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Key dates

Election DayWayne County Clerk · Sep 8, 2026Nov 3, 2026
Early voting begins (through Nov. 2, Kennedy Memorial Building, 3240 Ferris)City of Lincoln ParkOct 24, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 7 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The mayor presides at council meetings and is recorded in roll-call votes. Lincoln Park City Council minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 · Jan 26, 2026
Carlos Salcido is Council President. City of Lincoln Park

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