City of Auburn Hills Announces Mayor Kevin McDaniel Re-Elected to Fourth Term

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Auburn Hills, MI.---November 20, 2019---The City of Auburn Hills, a dynamic community committed to
innovation and growth, announced today that Kevin McDaniel has been re-elected by his peers on the Auburn
Hills City Council to serve as Mayor for another two-year term. As a fourth generation and life-long resident of
Auburn Hills, Kevin McDaniel has served on the City Council since 2007. He was first elected as Mayor in 2013.
With his election at the November 18 City Council meeting, Kevin McDaniel begins his fourth term as Mayor of
Auburn Hills.

“I would like to thank the citizens for continuing to place their trust in me and re-electing me to my fourth
term on City Council. I am humbled by the support of my fellow Council colleagues and grateful for the
opportunity to continue leading the City into the future. It has been an honor serving on the City Council for
the past 12 years, we have an amazing team here and this Council looks forward to working with our City
Manager, Tom Tanghe and staff as we are confident that the best is yet to come.” said McDaniel.

During the meeting, Mayor McDaniel took the opportunity to thank outgoing Council Member Maureen
Hammond and presented her with a plaque in recognition of her 14 years of outstanding service to the
community. Hammond did not seek re-election to the council in the Nov. 5 election.

In addition, Mayor McDaniel also congratulated City Council Members Ron Moniz and Cheryl Verbeke on their
re-election to office and welcomed new City Council Member Brian Marzolf.

Also at the November 18 meeting, the Council voted John Burmeister as Mayor Pro-Tem. The Mayor Pro-Tem
performs the duties of the office of the Mayor when he is unavailable. He was first elected to the City Council
in 2013.

“It is such an honor to be able to continue to serve in the capacity of Mayor Pro-Tem. As community leaders,
we remain committed to providing outstanding public safety services for our citizens and the best economic
environment for our businesses, ensuring that Auburn Hills is a wonderful place to live and work.” Added Mayor
Pro-Tem Burmeister.

Mayor McDaniel currently serves on the Retiree Health Care Board, the Pension Board, and Downtown
Development Authority Board. As Mayor Pro-Tem, Mr. Burmeister will continue to serve with Mayor McDaniel
on the Retiree Health Care and Pension Boards.

About Auburn Hills
The City of Auburn Hills is a distinguished leader in southeast Michigan. Home to approximately 26,000 residents, as well as a workday population of approximately 100,000, Auburn Hills continues to be a thriving global business address. It is home to over 70 international corporations and hosts the World and North American headquarters for numerous outstanding businesses such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Continental Automotive Systems, Faurecia, and BorgWarner. Auburn Hills’ residents enjoy the amenities of city and suburban living with parks, a revitalized downtown district and a welcoming city complex with a library and community center. Additionally, the city has five colleges and universities, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, one of the state’s largest destination shopping centers, providing a variety of cultural, social and educational opportunities to residents, workers and visitors. Learn more at www.auburnhills.org.