Mayor of Pontiac
Tim Greimel
Tim Greimel has served as Mayor since January 2022. He previously represented Pontiac in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018 and served as House Minority Leader from 2013 to 2016. In April 2025, he announced a congressional run for Michigan’s 10th District and confirmed he will not seek re-election as mayor.
Contact:
Phone: (248) 758-3133
Address: 47450 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Online: City of Pontiac official website contact form
Deputy Mayor: Khalfani Stephens
Khalfani Stephens serves as the Deputy Mayor of Pontiac. In this role, he operates as the chief operating officer and advisor to the mayor, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city.
Pontiac City Council
The Pontiac City Council is the legislative body of the city, made up of seven members—each representing one of the city’s seven districts. Council members serve four-year terms.
Current Council Members:
District 1: Melanie Rutherford
District 2: Brett Nicholson
District 3: Mikal Goodman
District 4: Kathalee James
District 5: William Parker, Jr.
District 6: William A. Carrington (Pro Tempore)
District 7: Mike McGuinness (President)
The Building and Code Enforcement Division, under the Community Development Department, is responsible for ensuring compliance with the city’s building codes and ordinances to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all residents.
Manager: Jack McIntyre
Location: City Hall, Ground Floor, 47450 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: (248) 758-2832
Walk-In Service Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided:
Enforcement of building codes and ordinances
Inspection of properties for code compliance
Issuance of citations and fines for violations
Processing of permits and licenses
Demolition of hazardous structures
Vacant property registration
Residential rental registration
Business licensing procedures
Common Violations Addressed:
Tall grass and weed violations
Unsecured or abandoned buildings
Outdoor storage of junk, trash, or debris
Inoperative or disabled vehicles
Use of tarps for storage visible from public streets
Complaint Process:
A complaint is received verbally or electronically, or a Code Enforcement Officer identifies an issue during inspections.
The responsible party is notified and given a specific time frame (ranging from three to 30 days) to correct the violation.
A re-inspection is conducted to verify compliance.
If the violation persists, an Official Warning Notice or Civil Infraction Citation is issued.
Unresolved cases may be scheduled for an Administrative Hearing in front of a 50th District Court Judge
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