TOGETHER, WE’VE DELIVERED:
★ Expanded Regional Transit Access
Championed with Oakland Forward the largest transportation millage in Oakland County history—connecting Pontiac residents to the region.
★ Protected Pontiac’s Budget
Resolved the Phoenix Center lawsuit—saving the city millions and ensuring the developer paid the fees for the Village of Bloomfield.
★ Restored Youth Recreation
Co-authored the youth millage that provided $9 million over 10 years. Also worked to secure $3.5 million for a new Youth Recreation Center.
★ Fought for Retirees
Voted to restore employment benefits stripped by emergency management and ensured all eligible retirees received $400/month healthcare stipends.
★ Challenged State Takeovers
Served as plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against Gov. Rick Snyder and helped repeal Public Act 4, the Emergency Manager Law.
★ Eliminated School District Debt
With Oakland Forward and the Michigan Education Justice Coalition, helped wipe out over $10 million in Pontiac School District debt.
For 20 years, Kermit Williams has been fighting for Pontiac.
Join the fight for our future. Believe in Pontiac.
EXPERIENCE & SERVICE
AWARDS:
★ Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence
★ Citizen of the Year – Pontiac Chapter of Omega Psi Phi (2024)
★ Outstanding Alumni – Siena Heights University (2023)
★ Oakland County 40 Under 40
★ Phil Hart Award
★ Precinct Delegate of the Year
POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT:
★ Statutory Vice President, Oakland County Democratic Party (2023–2025)
★ Vice Chair, Pontiac Charter commission elected 2021–2024
★ Pontiac City Council President (2018–2022)
★ Elected Pontiac City Council Member (2010–2022)
★ Former President, Young Dems of Michigan
★ Founding Member, Pontiac Area Young Dems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
★ Co-Executive Director, Oakland Forward (2021–Present)
★ Former Political Director, Detroit Action
★ Community Outreach Specialist, Federally Qualified Health Center
★ Oakland County Organizer, Stand-Up for Democracy
★ Political Organizer, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
★ Board Member, Pontiac Youth Assistance
★ Board Member, High Place Community Development
★ Vice Chair, End Gun Violence Michigan
★ Elder, New Mount Moriah International Church
★ Founding Member, Transform Pontiac Now
EDUCATION:
★ Nonprofit Management Certificate – Oakland University (2017)
★ B.A. in Speech Communications & Theatre – Siena Heights University
★ Ronald McNair Scholarbt.
Mark your calendar:
Primary Election – August 5, 2025
General Election – November 4, 2025
Thank you for your Support
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