New Haven Village Trustee · Nov 3, 2026
Chris Dilbert
Sr.
Chris Dilbert Sr., the incumbent, is running for New Haven Village Trustee in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Village Trustee
- 01Matt Benoit
- 02Chris Dilbert Sr.You’re reading
- 03Henry J. Gavulic
- 04Fred NonaIncumbent
Background
- About
- New Haven Village trustee whose current term runs from 2022 to 2026.
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 as withdrawn from the Village President race, leaving Brian Meissen as the other President candidate.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
On the record: Chris Dilbert Sr.
16 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-006, opposing the potential development of large-scale data center facilities in close proximity to Village residential communities (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Government Affairs Liaison1 sourced position
Voted no on creating a temporary Government Affairs Liaison position and appointing Jeff Yaroch for six months, to revisit at the October 2026 meeting (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on setting 2026 millage rates at 8.4875 general operating, 1.8500 highway and 0.4125 cemetery, totaling 10.75 mills (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on setting the 2026 fire special assessment millage at 3.000 mills (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Downtown zoning4 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the Micro Business amendments ordinance (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As a Planning Commission member, voted yes on sending the Micro Business Ordinance to the Village Council with a recommendation to approve (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Commission voteNew Haven Planning Commission minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026Link
As a Planning Commission member, voted yes on recommending General Business Downtown zoning district amendments to the Village Council (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Commission voteNew Haven Planning Commission minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026Link
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 413, the amendment to the General Business Downtown district (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks3 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving DTE option #4, two light poles and underground wiring for additional lighting at Community Park, totaling $8,865.45 (passed 7-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on authorizing the Village President to enter into an agreement with 6 Rivers Conservancy and pay a $10,000 down payment (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on accepting the CWA proposal for a Parks and Recreation master plan update up to $22,120 (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-002, the 2026-2027 Budget Resolution (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Mar. 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on accepting the Fire Department budget amendments as presented (passed 6-1, Nov. 2025).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Nov. 11, 2025 · Nov 11, 2025Link
07Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on a conditional rezoning of a Lenox Township Library parcel from SF2 to GBD, with land use restricted to a public library and parking (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Apr. 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Water2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-007, adopting amendment #6 to the water service contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority (passed 7-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on waiving late fees for April water usage on May 19, 2026 bills (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteNew Haven Village Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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