Russ Schinzing (Walled Lake City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2025)

Russ Schinzing

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Walled Lake City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Oral Roberts University, 1992

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Birthplace

Syracuse, N.Y.

Profession

Electrical engineer

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Russ Schinzing is running for election to the Walled Lake City Council At-large in Michigan. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.

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

Biography

Russ Schinzing provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 15, 2025:

• Birth date: October 9, 1969
• Birth place: Syracuse, New York
• Bachelor's: Oral Roberts University, 1992
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Electrical Engineer
• Incumbent officeholder: No
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General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Walled Lake City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates are running in the general election for Walled Lake City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	James Arnold (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Mindy Fernandes (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Bennett Lublin (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Dennis O'Rourke (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	John S. Owsinek (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Russ Schinzing (Nonpartisan)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a Walled Lake resident and proven leader with over 15 years of executive experience, I am running for City Council to bring strategic vision and operational excellence to our community. As a former Chairman of the Commerce Township Planning Commission Board, I have a proven track record of commitment to keeping the city of Walled Lake , looking and feeling like the city of Walled Lake. At BBB Industries, I led sustainable manufacturing initiatives for electric vehicle components, securing funding and driving efficiencies—skills I’ll apply to foster Walled Lake’s economic and environmental sustainability. Having scaled businesses to millions in revenue and led teams of up to 450, I’m equipped to manage budgets, collaborate with residents, and address local priorities like schools, parks, and small business growth. My engineering background and commitment to data-driven decisions will ensure transparent, effective governance for Walled Lake’s future.

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?

• Transparency (Re-establish Trust): - Finances, Contracts, Vision
• Smart Development (Former Chairman of Commerce Twp Planning Commission Board) - Retain Walled Lake Heritage
• Financial Governance - Tax dollars are not the city's dollars, but the people's dollars.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Financials

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

Directly impacts taxes and community development

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

Transparency and Honesty

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

Fiducially take care of how tax dollars are being spent for the betterment of the city

What legacy would you like to leave?

The city better than when I got there

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

No, but private business leadership should be a must

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

Private business executive leadership

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