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 (5)(Parks Rec)
Martin Road Park construction and playground equipment
About $1.7 million total, mostly reimbursed by $2.1 million in grant funding.
Lennon Park improvements with county grant
The city would likely front a match of roughly 50% of project costs, partly covered by in-kind work and other grants.
Public art sculpture on Woodward
No cost to the city; DDA pays an estimated $1,500–$3,000 for engineering, slab and installation.
Ferndale Pride alcohol-free status
Pride is a charitable fundraiser drawing roughly 30,000 people; open alcohol at the event could add insurance, security and waste costs its organizers say they can't absorb.
Proclamations: Autism Acceptance and Arab American Heritage Month
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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