Councilmember· month-level start: January 2024 (elected Nov 2023 per C&G News; seat term runs through Dec 31, 2027 per the successor LaSalle city profile). Resignation announced at the Apr 13, 2026 council meeting (city release); effective date not stated.
Donnie Johnson
Ferndale
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 1:47:15
- Avg per meeting
- 11:55
- Segments
- 1352
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Top issues during term (4)(Development)
Building height and downtown character
No direct cost to the city; the applicant pays all costs of recording the rezoning agreement.
2025 planning and building activity recap
LifeLab Kids expansion at 3178 Hilton Road
No direct cost to the city; private construction project.
Kulick Community Center reopening
Reopening could run $6-7.6 million on top of the purchase price, still being negotiated.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Johnson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Planned Unit Development Amendment for 3178 Hilton Road (LifeLab Kids)
Approval of Elevator Door Lock Repairs at The Development on Troy in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,484.83
Class C Development District Liquor License — City Smoke Ferndale, LLC, 345 E. Nine Mile Road
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with OHM Advisors for Water Service Line Verification and Tracking GIS Application Development in an Amount Not to Exceed $23,500
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with OHM Advisors for Sidewalk Inspection and Replacement GIS Application Development in an Amount Not to Exceed $19,500
Approval of Downtown Maintenance Service Agreement between the Department of Public Works and the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority
Voting record (4)(Development)
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