Liz Sierawski (Sterling Heights City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Liz Sierawski

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Sterling Heights City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 5, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Michigan State University, 1987

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Director of operations

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Liz Sierawski ran for election to the Sterling Heights City Council At-large in Michigan. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

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

Biography

Liz Sierawski provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 4, 2025:

• Birth date: January 18, 1964
• Birth place: Detroit, Michigan
• High school: Grand Ledge
• Bachelor's: Michigan State University, 1987
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Catholic
• Profession: Director of Operations
• Prior offices held:
  • Mayor Pro Tem/City Council Woman Sterling Heights (2016-Prsnt)
  • County Charter Commissioner (2008-2009)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Sierawski Means Service.
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Sterling Heights City Council At-large (6 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Sterling Heights City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Daniel Acciacca (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Teri Brinker (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Deanna Koski (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rick McKiddy (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Robert Mijac (Nonpartisan)
		Michael V. Radtke Jr. (Nonpartisan)
		Jackie Ryan (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Maria G. Schmidt (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Liz Sierawski (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Moira Smith (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Henry Yanez (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Barbara A. Ziarko (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Sterling Heights City Council At-large (6 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Sterling Heights City Council At-large on August 5, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Daniel Acciacca (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Teri Brinker (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Deanna Koski (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rick McKiddy (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Robert Mijac (Nonpartisan)
		Michael V. Radtke Jr. (Nonpartisan)
		Jackie Ryan (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Maria G. Schmidt (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Liz Sierawski (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Moira Smith (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Johnnie S. Townsend (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Henry Yanez (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Barbara A. Ziarko (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Liz Sierawski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sierawski'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 am currently the Mayor Pro Tem of City Council-this means i have received the most votes in the previous election. Every election i have participated in for City Council, I have received the most votes out of all the candidates. I am very humbled and grateful to have this honor. I have lived in Sterling Heights for 33 years, all in my current home. I fell in love with this city way back then, and felt a duty to make sure all voices were represented well. I believe that our safety is paramount to a great life in Sterling Heights, and i will always support our Police, Fire and DPW departments to the fullest. This is why we are the Safest Large City in Michigan.

I know many are struggling financially, and continue to strive for the lowest possible taxes on them. I believe we should always keep our budget lean and need to revisit every department each year. I promise to continue to look for cuts, and make sure the residents are able vote on proposals instead of initiating them myself. I have provided my personal number as my contact for all residents, so that I can be accessible to all. I work for the residents, and am a proud public servant.

Personally, I am married to Judge Steve Sierawski 41-A Chief Judge, a retired Major and Desert Storm USAF Veteran, We have 4 sons, Patrick(Rebecca)-Assistant Prosecutor, Anthony(Shani)-Major in USMC, Stephen Jr-Business Manager, Nicholas-3rd yr Law Student.

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?

• Fully Fund and support Public Safety
• Look for ways to cut unnecessary spending.
• Transparency, availability and empowerment of residents-call me I will do all I can to assist you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We represent the residents. All of the residents- not special interests. We need to make sure that all decisions and policies are at the will of the people, and reflect their needs. We must continue to be open to all ideas and beliefs.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Local government is truly what affects people most-what is happening to them in their daily lives. This makes it the most crucial role in public service. As a public servant, we mustlook at what is beneficial to the whole.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to many; personally, I look to Mother Teresa, she went into the worst social conditions to take care of the poorest of the poor. I also

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency and reachability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be the voice of the people. Not one group, one belief. It is imperative that a personal agenda never hoisted on the residents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I have served my people well. Politically as a Council Woman, and professionally as a Nurse.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember seeing the death counts on the TV from the Vietnam War.

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

I was a waitress and worked as one through high school and college.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Landslide-Stevie Nicks

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do believe that it is important to have been involved and live more than 5 years in a community before anyone runs for office. Otherwise, how do they even know what they need to do?

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Holding a previous role in city or another government.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

This office is only effective if you know your residents.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Sterling Police, Fire.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government is for the people. We must be transparent, especially in mattes of finances. All documents regarding those finances must be available to all.

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