Help Brian win re-election on November 7th!
Meet Brian
Personal & Professional Background
- Married Tina and moved to Auburn Hills in 1990.
- Proud father (and father-in-law) of three Avondale and Oakland University/MSU/UM graduates
- Director, Parks & Recreation, City of Auburn Hills 1989 - 2019
- Auburn Hills City Council (2019 – 2023)
- Auburn Hills Planning Commission (2019 – 2023)
- Six Rivers Land Conservancy, Land Protection Manager (2019 – present)
Civic & Community Service
- President, Noon Optimist Club of Auburn Hills: Multiple activities to support the students of Rogers Elementary including Annual Book Fairs, Bike Safety Day, and monthly Student of the Month celebrations. 2006 - Present
- Volunteer and Advocate for Avondale & Pontiac School Systems
- “America Let’s Exercise” – Board member/advocate 2016 - Present
- Member and volunteer Sacred Heart Parish
- Holiday Meals on Wheels Volunteer for 25+ years
Education & Hobbies
EDUCATION:
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor’s Parks & Recreation Management
Central Michigan University – Master’s Administration/Management
HOBBIES:
Classic cars, Golf, Walking/Hiking, & Family Fun!
Seniors & Veterans First
These residents have given so much to our community, and deserve to be respected and honored:
· Support the relocation and enhancement of the Veteran’s/Mother’s memorial to Aaron Webster Cemetery.
· Support the senior meal, activity, and transportation programs.
· Support the development of affordable housing.
Family-Friendly
I've had the honor of raising a family in Auburn Hills and I want others to have the same opportunities:
- Support parks, sidewalks/pathways, and social activities and events that foster a welcoming community spirit.
- Support Avondale and Pontiac schools including public-private partnerships with community businesses and non-profits
Smart Growth
With only 16 square miles of geography, it’s important that we develop and re-develop in a smart and balanced way.
- Support re-development of unused buildings into good/useable spaces and local jobs for residents.
- Develop and maintain ample parking for downtown business and activities, promote partnerships to share parking lots/spaces
- Work with SMART to improve services to residents and businesses; On-demand, micro-transit cars, and accessible vans when more efficient than large buses.
- Complete the River Walk along the Clinton River between Riverside Park and River Woods Park
Community Character
Our community is unique. We are relatively small with 25,000+ residents, yet we are home to more than 40 international corporations all with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Our Look – Balance natural areas, trees, wetlands, parks, and trails with family-friendly neighborhoods and commercial/business developments.
- Our Feel – Mantain the heart of a small town with world-class services - including police, fire, roads, economic development, parks, and community events.
- Our Environment – Create “pollinator hill” upon closure of Oakland Heights/Brown Road landfill; Prioritize Clinton River water quality and flow; Protect wetlands to improve water quality, reduce flooding and protect wildlife habitat.
Accomplishments With City Council (2019-2023)
Seniors & Veterans First
Seniors & Veterans First
Seniors & Veterans First
Approved the upgraded Veteran’s Memorial planned at Webster cemetery.
Approved the Community Center senior meal program kitchen improvements
Supported the Age-Friendly Plan and the Community for a Lifetime Plan and initiatives
Family Friendly
Seniors & Veterans First
Seniors & Veterans First
Served on Sidewalk/Pathway Sub-Committee to create connected,accessible pathways throughout the city for residents to use and enjoy
Supported the redevelopment of Manitoba Park near Great Lakes Crossing
Supported improvements for Hawk Woods Park & Campgrounds
Smarth Growth
Seniors & Veterans First
Community Character
Served four years on the Planning Commission and approved over 30 developments
Balanced city budget and projected strong future financial position
Supported road millage to improve/maintain high-quality roads (voter-approved 2021)
Supported the continuation, improvement, and access to SMART public/regional transportation (voter-approved 2022)
Community Character
Seniors & Veterans First
Community Character
Participate on the Planning Commission with an eye on reducing the impact of developments on the environment (water/wetlands, trees, and wildlife)
Recommended the landfill, once capped, transform into a pollinator-friendly landscape of wildflowers
Recommended the city reduce the amount of water being used to irrigate certain roadsides and street medians.