Paul Friedmann (Mount Clemens City Commission At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Paul Friedmann

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mount Clemens City Commission At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Mount Clemens High School

Associate

Sienna Heights University, 2012

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Birthplace

Mount Clemens, Mich.

Profession

Director of operations

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Paul Friedmann ran for election to the Mount Clemens City Commission At-large in Michigan. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

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

Biography

Paul Friedmann provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 2, 2025:

• Birth place: Mount Clemens, Michigan
• High school: Mount Clemens High School
• Associate: Sienna Heights University, 2012
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Director of Operations
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Mount Clemens City Commission At-large (3 seats)

Roxanne L. Brown, Ronald Campbell, Laura Fournier, Paul Friedmann, and Erik Rick ran in the general election for Mount Clemens City Commission At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Roxanne L. Brown (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ronald Campbell (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Laura Fournier (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Paul Friedmann (Nonpartisan)
		Erik Rick (Nonpartisan)

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Paul Friedmann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Friedmann'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 Grew Up in Mount Clemens, where I met my wife and we chose to move into the city and raise our family here.

Currently hold a director role with a technology company where I work hand in hand with companies and their marketing teams to help deliver important messages to customers, stake holders, and employees. In this role I manage expectations and budgets.

My Early career focused working closely with presidential candidates and helping to produce nationally televised events across the country

I firmly believe that these skills can transfer to the role of city commissioner .

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?

• Dedicated to making data driven budget decisions with a focus for infrastructure improvements, city wide.
• Good communication between residents and city government is key. My goal is to actively seek out conversations with residents and accurately and effectively representing the people of Mount Clemens. I think that working together with the other commissioners and city representatives in a cohesive and professional manner to continue the growth of Mount Clemens
• Improving the image of the City is paramount to attracting new residents and businesses as well as making sure that current residents and business's can thrive!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure repair.

Communication.
Continued Growth of the City

Sensible Budget Decisions

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

The fact that the city is run by a commission is unique, that not one single person is making the decisions but a group with different perspectives and different strengths. It gives the commission the ability to accurately represent the entire community.

As a whole the city governments support the state government by focusing the voice of all the community's and expressing their needs to the state representatives.

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

My Parents, the hard work, emphasis on family, volunteering in the community, schools and church. to this day I look to them for advice and guidance.

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

Integrity first, but also humility and a willingness to learn and work well with others. City government is at it's strongest when working together in the best interest of the community.

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

The core responsibility is to the residents and businesses of the city, making sure the community feels seen, heard, and confident in the elected leaders.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be above all a good father and husband. After that I would like to be remembered as a person who worked hard to improve not only myself but also the people that are around me by being a good example.

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

At the risk of dating myself, I remember the berlin wall coming down - I think I was 8 or maybe 9 years old.

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

I worked at the concession stand at the Local Beach and I was there every summer throughout high school!

What is your favorite book? Why?

There's a bunch, for this I will say Band of Brothers By Stephen Ambrose

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lately, Public Speaking

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

That the six city commissioners and the mayor each have an equal vote in the decision making process for the city.

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

I don't! There is always room for unique perspective and new energy at the city level.

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

There are many forms of experience that are beneficial in this role, but at the top of my list is leadership experience and working with and managing budgets.

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

The fact that the city is run by a commission is unique, that not one single person is making the decisions but a group with different perspectives and different strengths. It gives the commission the ability to accurately represent the entire community.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

A woman who told me about her husband, who is the track coach at MCHS. She mentioned that the track had fallen into a state of disrepair and her husband, the coach went to the hardware store and bought black top patch to repair the track for the students. I admire that type thinking and willingness to give to make things better.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Professionally I would say the most proud I've been is when some individuals that have started in my department making big steps in their career whether within the organization or outside of it. Helping someone else to reach personal goals is always a Highlight.

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