City Council
| Mayor Marian McClellan | Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar |
| Council Member Solomon Radner | Council Member Stephanie Crawford |
| Council Member Rebecca Berman | |
| Meeting Dates | Run For Office |
The City Council is the legislative and governing body of the City of Oak Park. Under the council‑manager form of government, the City Council sets policy and adopts laws, ordinances and resolutions. The Council appoints the city manager, who oversees day‑to‑day operations and supervises city departments and staff. The Council also appoints the city attorney.
The City Council consists of a mayor, a mayor pro tem, and three council members, all elected at large.
- The mayor is elected every two years.
- The mayor pro tem is the council member who received the most votes in the most recent election.
- Council members serve staggered four‑year terms, with two seats up for election during each regular city election.
Mayor Marian McClellan
Phone: (248) 691‑7410
About Mayor Marian McClellan:
Mayor McClellan has served multiple terms as mayor since first being elected in November 2011. She was most recently elected in November 2025.
Boards and commission appointments:
- Corridor Improvement Authority
- Library Board of Directors
- Planning Commission
Residency:
Oak Park resident since 1990.
Family:
One daughter, one son, one daughter‑in‑law and four grandchildren.
Professional background:
Retired teacher with 32 years of classroom experience in Detroit, Warren, Rochester Hills and Ferndale.
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Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar
Phone: (248) 691-7569
About Mayor Pro Tem Julie Edgar:
Council Member Edgar was elected to City Council in 2019 and 2023. She was appointed mayor pro tem in 2021 and again in 2025.
Boards and commission appointments:
- Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
- Corridor Improvement Authority
- Traffic Safety Board
Residency:
Oak Park resident for 28 years.
Family:
Two sons.
Professional background:
Communications professional.
Council Member Stephanie Crawford
Phone: (248) 691-7553
About Council Member Stephanie Crawford:
Council Member Crawford was appointed in January 2025 and elected in November 2025.
Boards and commission appointments:
- Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
- Beautification Advisory Commission
- Recycling and Environmental Conservation Commission
- Juneteenth Commission
Residency:
Oak Park resident since 2008.
Council Member Solomon Radner
Phone: (248) 691-7568
About Council Member Solomon Radner:
Council Member Radner was elected in 2015, 2019 and 2023. He also served as mayor pro tem in 2017.
Boards and commission appointments:
- Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission
- Public Safety Retirement System Board of Trustees
Residency:
Oak Park resident since 1984.
Family:
Married with three children.
Professional Background:
Attorney and founder of Radner Legal Services in Southfield.
- Earned law degree from Wayne State University Law School (December 2009).
- Became a licensed attorney in May 2010.
Rebecca Berman
Phone: (248) 3432-5755
About Council Member Rebecca Berman:
Council Member Berman was appointed in June 2026.
Professional background:
Project manager / digital media & data manager
Meeting Dates
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month. When a meeting date falls on a designated holiday, the meeting is rescheduled.
2026 City Council Meeting Dates
- Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Monday, Feb. 2 and Monday, Feb. 16
- Wednesday, March 4 and Monday, March 16
- Wednesday, April 8 and Monday, April 20
- Monday, May 4 and Monday, May 18
- Wednesday, June 1 and Monday, June 15
- Monday, July 6 and Monday, July 20
- Monday, Aug. 3 and Monday, Aug. 17
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 22
- Monday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 19
- Monday, Nov. 2 and Monday, Nov. 16
- Monday, Dec. 7 and Monday, Dec. 21
To qualify as a City Council member under the City Charter, a candidate must:
- Be a resident of Oak Park for at least one year immediately before the filing deadline or date of appointment.
- Be a qualified and registered elector of the city on the filing deadline or date of appointment and throughout their term.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Not be in default to the City of Oak Park or any other governmental unit in Michigan.
All elected and appointed officials must take the Oath of Office required by Section 2, Article XVI of the Michigan Constitution before beginning their duties.
For full qualifications, refer to City Charter, Chapter 5.