Saginaw City Council four-year terms · Nov 3, 2026
Michael D. Balls
Candidate for City Council four-year terms (incumbent)
Michael D. Balls, the incumbent, is running for Saginaw City Council four-year terms in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 4 seats.
Last day to register other than in person with the local clerk · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Saginaw City Council member since 2013 and a skilled-trades machine repair worker at Nexteer.
Five incumbents are running for four four-year seats: Brenda F. Moore, Priscilla Garcia, Michael D. Balls, Carly Rose Hammond and Tobias Young, so at least one incumbent will lose. MLive · Jul 1, 2026
Where Michael D. Balls stands: positions on the record
Brownfield incentives2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the Brownfield Plan amendment for the 400 Federal Redevelopment Project (passed 7-1, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Saginaw · Sep 8, 2025
Voted yes on the Brownfield Plan amendment for the Adams Street Redevelopment Project (passed 7-1, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Saginaw · Sep 8, 2025
Housing types1 sourced position
Voted yes on the zoning ordinance amendment adding micro dwelling units (passed 8-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Saginaw · May 18, 2026
Ojibway Island access1 sourced position
Voted yes on the motion to adopt the City Manager's recommendation for a two-month review of Ojibway Island Park access after the park opens (failed 4-5, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Saginaw · Jun 8, 2026
Also running for City Council four-year terms
- Jeanette Barnett
- Priscilla Garcia (incumbent)
- Carly Rose Hammond (incumbent)
- Bob Johnson
- Brenda F. Moore (incumbent)
- Melvin Price Jr.
- Charles Anthony Sledge
- Rachel Weidinger
- Tobias Young (incumbent)
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