SAGINAW, MI — In a significant election for Saginaw’s City Council, voters brought in four fresh faces to represent the community.
The Nov. 5 election featured 11 candidates competing for the five available four-year seats. Eric D. Braddock Sr., Jacinta J.J. Seals, and Heidi G. Wiggins were elected as new members of the council, joining incumbents Bill Ostash and Monique Lamar-Silvia, who secured another term. Notably, Lamar-Silvia is currently under investigation for allegedly falsifying signatures on her nominating petitions.
In a separate race for a two-year council seat, Carly Rose Hammond triumphed over write-in candidate Reggie Williams II, capturing 88.49% of the vote with 10,637 votes, compared to 1,383 write-in votes.
Despite seeking re-election, incumbents Mayor Pro Tem Annie Boensch and George Copeland Jr. did not secure enough votes to retain their seats among the top candidates.
Election Results for Saginaw City Council:
- Jacinta J.J. Seals led with 10.52% of the vote, securing 5,476 votes.
- Monique Lamar-Silvia followed closely with 10.45%, garnering 5,440 votes.
- Bill Ostash received 9.93% of the vote, with 5,172 ballots cast in his favor.
- Eric D. Braddock Sr., also at 9.93%, received 5,171 votes.
- Heidi G. Wiggins captured 8.78% with 4,571 votes.
Several voters at the polls cited the council’s handling of ARPA funds as a key factor in their decisions, which may explain the number of newcomers elected.
As the newly formed council takes office, Saginaw residents will be watching closely to see how the council addresses the community’s priorities and implements solutions to drive growth for the city.
