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Sterling Heights council receives official Nov. 4 canvass; Michael C. Taylor reported as mayor-elect
Summary
City Clerk Melanie Risca read the official Nov. 4, 2025 canvass: 18,816 votes cast. Michael C. Taylor received 11,912 votes and is the mayor-elect; six council seats were reported as filled, with Liz Swarovski the highest vote-getter for council (10,953). The council received the report with no recorded challenge.
Sterling Heights City Council on a special meeting night received the board of canvassers' official results from the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election, City Clerk Melanie Risca said.
"There are a total of 18,816 votes cast at this election," Risca said as she read the canvass and then listed winners and totals for mayor and six council seats. She reported that Michael C. Taylor received 11,912 votes and is elected…
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