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Clawson council appoints Adam Duberstein to fill vacant seat
Summary
Following a narrowed field and discussion of candidate strengths, the Clawson City Council voted to appoint Adam Duberstein to the vacant council seat; his term runs through November 2027.
The Clawson City Council on May 5 appointed Adam Duberstein to a vacant council seat after members weighed two finalists’ respective strengths.
Councilors discussed two finalists, Adam Duberstein (local community involvement, teaching/ethics background) and Ethan Hahn (finance experience and municipal finance background). Several members said they valued Adam’s community engagement, while others cited Ethan’s finance skills as valuable ahead of upcoming fiscal decisions. After members discussed preferences and allowed a brief second round, Mayor Susan Moffitt moved and the council voted to appoint Adam Duberstein to the seat through the term expiring in November 2027; the appointment carried on roll call.
Council welcomed Duberstein and asked staff to arrange the swearing‑in within the 10‑day statutory timeframe. Councilors encouraged the other finalist to remain engaged and consider running in the next election cycle.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a seat left vacant earlier this year and returns the council to a full body for decisions on upcoming budget and policy matters.
