Joe Elliott (Plymouth City Commission At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Joe Elliott

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Plymouth City Commission At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 5, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Kettering University, 1990

Graduate

Wayne State University, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

Profession

Engineering manager

Contact

Campaign website

Joe Elliott ran for election to the Plymouth City Commission At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Elliott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joe Elliott provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 16, 2025:

• Birth place: Detroit, Michigan
• High school: Detroit Catholic Central
• Bachelor's: Kettering University, 1990
• Graduate: Wayne State University, 1994
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Engineering Manager
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Plymouth City Commission At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Plymouth City Commission At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Joe Elliott (Nonpartisan)
		Jennifer Kehoe (Nonpartisan)
		Alanna Maguire (Nonpartisan)
		Kristin McHale-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
		Nick Moroz (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jim Mulhern (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ron Picard (Nonpartisan)
		Karen Sisolak (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Plymouth City Commission At-large (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Plymouth City Commission At-large on August 5, 2025.

		Candidate
		Joe Elliott (Nonpartisan)
		Jennifer Kehoe (Nonpartisan)
		Alanna Maguire (Nonpartisan)
		Kristin McHale-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
		Nick Moroz (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jim Mulhern (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ron Picard (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Scott Silvers (Nonpartisan)
		Karen Sisolak (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Joe Elliott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elliott's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I've lived in the City of Plymouth since 1992, where my wife, Ellen, and I raised our family. I hold degrees in mechanical engineering from Kettering and Wayne State Universities and recently retired from a career in the automotive industry, specializing in brake and chassis systems.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We need to rebuild trust in city government.

  Residents have grown increasingly frustrated with the disconnect between City Hall and the community.

  We need a more engaged, transparent leadership that builds trust and reflects the will of the people
• We need to focus more on infrastructure. The city of Plymouth faces serious infrastructure challenges: parking deck replacement, surface lot deterioration, streetscape maintenance, road funding, flood prevention. These challenges demand long-term thinking and responsible fiscal planning.
• We need to grow and change responsibly. Plymouth is a highly desirable city thanks to its walkable downtown, historic charm, strong community identity, and convenient location. The challenge is to welcome new people and new economic opportunities without destroying what makes Plymouth special. At the same time, we face a growing affordability gap. Rising home prices and property taxes are making it harder for young families and first-time buyers to settle here.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Project prioritization and budgeting.
With limited resources, we need to place the highest priority on critical needs.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I started mowing lawns for spending money when I was about ten years old. My first real job was delivering the Detroit News when I was eleven. I did both of those jobs until my I started high-school.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and accountability are absolutely essential for a functional government.

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