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Ferndale, Michigan

Verified Oct 19, 2026

Who leads Ferndale, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Raylon Leaks-May
Role: Mayor
Form of government: Mayor
Population: 22,105; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 19, 2026; Matched the official page in an automated check
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026; The check matched the published record

Source & verification

Verification source
ferndalemi.gov/government/city_council ↗
Official leadership page
ferndalemi.gov/government/city_council ↗
City website
ferndalemi.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Raylon Leaks-May Current
Mayor · added Aug 1, 2026 · verified Oct 19, 2026
Melanie Piana Former
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 22,105
Median household income: $86,120
Median age: 35.7
Land area: 3.88 sq mi
Population density: 5,697.2 per sq mi
County: Oakland County
Metro area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$77M
Official website: ferndalemi.gov ↗

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