Novi City Council Election Set for November

Novi, Michigan, August 20, 2025

News Summary

Novi, Michigan is gearing up for a competitive City Council election, with seven candidates contesting for three available seats. The election will take place on November 4, providing an opportunity for residents to shape their local governance. Notably, the incumbent mayor, Justin Fischer, is running unopposed for re-election. Additionally, a public safety bond proposal worth $120 million will be featured on the primary ballot, aiming to improve local infrastructure. Voters are encouraged to get informed about the candidates and ballot issues as election day approaches.

Novi, Michigan is set for a competitive City Council election this November, with seven candidates vying for three available seats. The election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, providing residents an opportunity to influence their local government. The candidates include Joe Bertera, Toby Brazwell, Jonathan Gold, Priya Gurumurthy (incumbent), Aaron Martinez, Ed Roney, and Brian Smith (incumbent).

The elected council members will serve four-year terms. Notably, Justin Fischer will continue his role as mayor, running unopposed for re-election. The upcoming election will not feature a primary ballot unless the number of candidates meets a threshold of three times the number of available seats, which means that a primary may not be necessary this year.

As of the April 25 withdrawal deadline, if no candidates exit the race, all seven candidates will remain on the general election ballot, alongside Fischer. Additionally, the primary ballot in August will present residents with a single public safety bond proposal. This bond, totaling $120 million, aims to fund critical infrastructure improvements, including demolishing the current police station and three fire stations, while also upgrading Fire Station #4.

Aaron Martinez has previously challenged Fischer for the mayoral position in the 2023 election, while Priya Gurumurthy was appointed to her council seat after Fischer ascended to the mayor’s office. Residents can find more information regarding prospective candidates and relevant ballot issues on election-related resources.

The Oakland County Times has clarified that they do not endorse any candidates and that advertising on their platform does not imply any endorsement. Candidates who wish for their views to be known are welcome to participate in interviews, with a small processing fee applicable to help cover operational costs.

As the election date approaches, new interview videos with candidates will be frequently added to keep voters informed. Interested residents who want to delve deeper into candidate profiles and potential ballot measures can visit the Oakland County Clerk’s Election Page and the State of Michigan Election Page.

Candidate Overview

• Joe Bertera: Running for a council seat
• Toby Brazwell: Running for a council seat
• Jonathan Gold: Running for a council seat
• Priya Gurumurthy: Incumbent council member
• Aaron Martinez: Formerly challenged mayor in 2023
• Ed Roney: Running for a council seat
• Brian Smith: Incumbent council member

Election Process

• Election Date: November 4, 2025
• Term Length: 4 years
• Number of Candidates: 7 candidates for 3 seats
• Primary Election: No primary unless there are 9 candidates
• Withdrawal Deadline: April 25, 2025

Upcoming Proposal

The public safety bond proposal worth $120 million will be presented on the August primary ballot, seeking approval to replace the police station and improve various fire stations.

Conclusion

The November election offers Novi residents a crucial opportunity to shape their local governance and public safety infrastructure. As the election date approaches, voters are encouraged to engage with candidates and assess their platforms thoroughly.

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Additional Resources

• Candidate Interview: Priya Gurumurthy for Novi City Council
• Hometown Life: Seven Candidates Seek Novi City Council Seats
• Candidate Interview: Jonathan Gold for Novi City Council
• Hometown Life: Novi Mayor Election Candidates
• C & G News: Novi Voters Select Fischer as Mayor
• Wikipedia: Novi, Michigan
• Google Search: Novi City Council Election 2025
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Novi Michigan
• Google News: Novi City Council

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