Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan, Chairperson
As a native of Livonia, Michigan, Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan brings a wealth of knowledge and a deeply rooted passion for the City to her elected four-year term that began in January 2020. She is no stranger to Livonia City Hall, having served nearly 17 years as a Livonia City Council Member, including two years as Council Vice-President and four years as City Council President. During this time, she played a vital role in the creation of the Livonia Vision 21 Master Plan and is honored to be able to guide the City in seeing this plan through as its first female mayor in the City’s 70 year history.
As Mayor, Ms. Brosnan fills a full-time elected position, overseeing all City services across Livonia’s 36 square miles, including 96,000 residents and 4,000 businesses. She works cooperatively with the Livonia City Council, Treasurer, Clerk, District Court and 19 Departments including more than 600 employees. The Mayor is also an active member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, networking and sharing ideas to move Livonia forward.
Outside of City Hall, Mayor Brosnan currently serves as Chairperson of the St. Mary Mercy Hospital Board of Directors. Previously, she was Chairman of the St. Joseph Mercy Regional Health System Board of Directors, Executive Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, and Interim CEO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan.
Supervisor Anne Marie Graham- Hudak, Vice-Chairperson
Anne Marie Graham-Hudak was elected as Canton Township’s first woman Supervisor in November 2020. As the Township’s chief administrator, she is responsible for overseeing the operation of all township departments, acting as chairperson for Board of Trustees meetings, and preparing and monitoring the budget. Prior to becoming Canton Township Supervisor, she served as a Canton Trustee and Planning Commissioner for four years. Anne Marie has an extensive engineering background, having worked for the automotive industry for 26 years.
Anne Marie represents Canton by serving on numerous local and regional boards. She is serving on the Conference of Western Wayne, 35th District Court Board, and Western Townships Utilities Authority Board, as well as on both the SEMCOG Executive Committee and Regional Review Committee for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Her past and present community service includes several director positions for the League of Women Voters, Chair of Plymouth-Canton Citizens for Diversity and Inclusion (PCCDI), leadership team of the Plymouth-Canton Interfaith Community Outreach group (ICO) and board member of the South Asian American Voices for Impact (SAAVI). Anne Marie’s direct involvement in these organizations strengthens Canton’s partnerships and collaborations on the local, regional and state-wide levels. It also gives Canton a voice as projects are being planned and decisions are being made, as well as continuing to build a strong, rich, and diverse community.
Anne Marie and her husband Hadley have four children and one grandchild. Anne Marie attended many undergraduate courses at Schoolcraft, holds an engineering degree from Boston University and an MBA from Lawrence Tech.
Supervisor Pat McRae, Secretary
Born and raised in Michigan, Supervisor Pat McRae graduated from the Bonafide Apprenticeship Program of Tool and Die at Schoolcraft Community College and completed his Associate of Applied Science at Baker College. Supervisor McRae was employed at Ford Motor Company as a tool maker for over 30 years and has represented Ford and his Union UAW Local 245 in various leadership positions. In RedfordTownship, Supervisor McRae served on the Board of Trustees for twelve years and sat on both the Planning Commission and the Site Committee. In 2020 he was elected Supervisor of Charter Township of Redford.
Supervisor McRae has a lifetime of community service, he has worked with Redford schools, is a member of Ancient order of Hibernians, Redford Goodfellows, 8 Mile Boulevard Association, and the Redford Chamber of Commerce and had served as its’ Vice President for two years.
Mayor Robert McCraight, Treasurer
Mayor Robert McCraight has called the City of Romulus home for most of his life. Generations of the McCraight family have led lives of service and have given back the community in many ways, from volunteering with their local church and serving on the paid on-call fire department to working for the schools and employment with the City.
Prior to being elected, Mayor McCraight served as the City’s Director of Economic Development and Public Services, which included the responsibilities of Chief Building Official, Director of Building and Safety and Public Services departments, and Administrative Liaison to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, DDA and TIFA. During this time, Mayor McCraight led critical development, economic growth and community enhancement initiatives for the City of Romulus. At the onset of the pandemic, Mayor McCraight led a team that developed processes and procedures to continue development, resulting in more than 1,000,000 square feet of building development as well as an increased tax base and new employment opportunities. These results led to Romulus being recognized as the development leader in Wayne County and the region. Mayor McCraight and his team also played an instrumental role in the development and construction of more than 100 residential homes in 2020, helping put the city on track to exceed that number in 2021.
Mayor Brian Turnbull, Chair Emeritus
Brian Turnbull is a ‘79 graduate of Northville High School and a life-long Northville resident, part of a five-generation family in the area. Heholds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Eastern Michigan University, and graduated from a Management Development Program at Northwestern University. He spent 20 years of his career at Ford Motor Company in Product Development, Financial Services and Marketing. He has held executive leadership positions at Phoenix Group, NiTS Solution and Urban Science, and was the CEO and owner of iCMS Solutions. Brian is a local historian and featured lecturer, as well as a dedicated community volunteer. He and his wife Ann (Dayton) Turnbull have two children, Katelyn and Jasen. Katelyn and her husband, Clayton, are the parents of Brian and Ann’s first grandchild, Eliza Lyn.