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Mayor McGinnis' appointments confirmed as council approves city leadership team

Pontiac City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Pontiac City Council confirmed Mayor Mike McGinnis' slate of department leaders — deputy mayor/IT, communications, community development, finance, law, neighborhood services, parks & recreation — during the Jan. 6 organizational meeting. One confirmation (community development) recorded a 6-1 vote.

The Pontiac City Council confirmed a full slate of department directors nominated by Mayor Mike McGinnis at its Jan. 6 organizational meeting, providing the administration with an in-house leadership team to begin implementing early priorities.

McGinnis introduced each nominee, highlighting experience and the administration's goals. He presented Richard C (deputy mayor and information technology director), Joanna (Jo) Darby…

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