Local election set for Nov. 7 in Fraser

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In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will elect the mayor of Fraser on Nov. 7. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. The answers are printed verbatim. (I) indicates that the candidate is an incumbent.

Three full four-year terms on the Fraser City Council, one partial City Council term ending Nov. 17, 2025, and two Fraser Library Board seats were uncontested.

Mayor of Fraser
Two candidates are running for one four-year term.

Mike Carnagie (I)
Age: 62
Occupation: Retired OEM Coatings Engineer, Account Manager for 36 years. Fraser Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician for 34 years. Currently Honorary Fraser President POC Firefighter and City of Fraser Public Safety Honor Guard Commander.
Municipality of residence: Fraser
For how long: 62 years
Online campaign information: No answer given
Education: Three years college, Certified Firefighter I and II , Fire Officer I and II Michigan State Police, Certified OEM Auditor, Statistical Process Control and ISO 9000 thru Michigan State University. Graduated number one at MCCC Fire Academy. 1.5 years Medical Training MCCC. Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Honor Guard Training Goshen Indiana Training Camp.
Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently, Mayor City of Fraser. Previously, Mayor Pro Tem.
Top goals: I would continue to move the city forward in a fiscally smart manner. Continue to put the best employees in the right seat with a work ethic and have ownership and pride in their work.
Update Fort Fraser and Stephen’s Park.
Have our Administration and Department Heads be more aggressive in searching out and applying for State and Federal Grants and monies to put into infrastructure to ease the burden on taxpayers. Help bring and

Michael Lesich
Age: 62
Occupation: Municipal Finance Consulting
Municipality of residence: Fraser
For how long: 24 years
Online campaign information: www.lesichformayor.com
Education: Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Oakland University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Councilmember, City of Fraser, six years (2015-2021)
Top goals: Fraser is a great city with many opportunities—and challenges. Strong public safety, solid financial management, and providing essential services are critical for our success. Issues like taxes, water rates, fixing our roads, and legacy costs all present their own challenges that we must face head on. As a longtime resident and past council member, I’ve seen up close what needs to be done, and I want to hear from you. Let’s have a conversation.

Fraser City Council
Three candidates are running for three four-year terms.

Amy Baranski (I)
Running unopposed.

Kenny Perry Jr.
Running unopposed.

Patrice M Schornak (I)
Running unopposed.

Fraser City Council (partial term)
One candidate is running for one partial term ending Nov. 17, 2025.

Sherry Stein
Running unopposed.

Fraser Library Board
Two candidates are running for two six-year terms.

Maryanne Kuechele (I)
Running unopposed.

Erica Zutz
Running unopposed.