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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

New Haven Village Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters pick up to three of four candidates for three Village Trustee seats. Brian Meissen is the only active candidate for Village President. Two other trustees serve through 2028.

Early voting begins · Oct 24

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    • Jocelyn Benson · Democratic Party
    • John James · Republican Party
    • Anthony Hudson · Libertarian Party
    • Donna Brandenburg · U.S. Taxpayers Party
    • Douglas Campbell · Green Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • 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
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • 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
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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Data centers3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council adopted a resolution opposing large-scale data centers close to Village residential communities, 7-0.

What's on the tableWhether and how the Village's zoning rules address data centers.

02Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council set 2026 millage rates totaling 10.75 mills, plus a 3.000-mill fire special assessment.

What's on the tableThe Village budget and tax rates for the next years.

03Downtown zoning and business3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council adopted amendments to the General Business Downtown and General Business districts and micro-business rules.

What's on the tableHow the Village guides businesses and buildings along Main Street.

04Government Affairs Liaison2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council created a temporary Government Affairs Liaison position for six months, to revisit at the October 2026 meeting.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, change or end the Government Affairs Liaison position.

05Parks3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council approved two light poles for additional lighting at Community Park for $8,865.45.

What's on the tableWhich park projects to fund and how to update the Parks and Recreation plan.

3 notes on these statements

The Macomb County official candidate list marks Chris Dilbert Sr. as withdrawn from the Village President race, leaving Brian Meissen as the other President candidate. Macomb County Clerk · Sep 3, 2026

The council accepted the resignation of Trustee Alicia Hashem and posted the open seat for appointment in July 2026. New Haven Village Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026

The council appointed Matt Benoit to the vacant Trustee seat in August 2026. New Haven Village Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the Village oppose large-scale data centers close to its residential neighborhoods?

  2. 2. Should the Village levy 10.75 mills for general operations, highways and the cemetery?

  3. 3. Should the Village adopt zoning amendments for micro-businesses?

  4. 4. Should the Village have a Government Affairs Liaison position?

  5. 5. Should the Village spend about $8,900 on new lighting at Community Park?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted14 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Corinna Guerrero, Mario Pruccoli4 on this ballot

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

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