Mayor Witham has served on the City Council for 10 years. He has served on the Finance Committee, Recreation Board, Planning Commission, and Muskegon Area First.

Council Member Witham has a mechanical Engineering degree from General Motors Institue/M.B.A. from Ball State University. He enjoys work, maintaining his home and yard, and running.

Mayor Witham has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering – General Motors Institute and a Masters Degree in Business from Ball State University. He has a wife, Stephanie, a son, Richard, and two daughters, Abby and Emily. All three attend North Muskegon Schools.

Council Member Hogan has served on Council for 1 ˝ years. He has served on the Finance Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the Public Service Committee.

Council Member Hogan graduated from North Muskegon Public School in 1983. He received a BA degree in Marketing at Grand Valley State University in 1989. He went on to receive a MBA in Logistics at Michigan State University in 1992. His experience includes Plant/Operation Management, Materials Management, and is currently Sales Manager, Mahogany Boats.

Council Member Hogan has a 1 year old daughter, Arin, and a 3 year old son, Benjamin. His hobbies include power boating, sail boating, cruising, competitive water skiing, golf, tennis, snow skiing, and home improvement projects.

Council Member Anderson has served on the Council 2 ˝ years. He has served on the Finance Committee, Public Safety Committee, Recreation Committee, WMSRDC Transportation Policy Committee, and the joint City/School Committee.

Council Member Anderson attended Muskegon Community College, MILW School of Engineering, and Grand Valley State University. He has worked in local industries for 14 years before becoming owner of “The Bicycle Rack”, formally known as “Moran’s Bike Shop” of North Muskegon in 1976.

Council Member Anderson has been a resident of North Muskegon since 1957. He has been active on various boards and committees of the greater Muskegon area. He currently co-hosts on two locally produced television shows promoting this great area. He has served on numerous festival committees with all surrounding communities and is currently executive director of Northside Summer Spectacular and has been part of the festival since its conception in 1982. He is concerned about health and fitness; therefore, he maintains a healthy exercise program.

Council Member Boyd has served on Council for over three years. He has served on Planning Commission, Recreation Board, School Bond Committee, City/School Committee, Public Safety Committee, Public Service Committee, and Finance Committee. Council Member Boyd has a BS in Engineering from Western Michigan University. He enjoys outdoor activities, landscaping, and home remodeling and improvement projects.

Council Member Seyferth was elected to the Council on November 6, 2007.

Council Member Snider has served on the Council since December of 2005. She is currently serving on the Finance Committee and will serve on the joint City/School Committee. She served on the City of North Muskegon Board of Review until her election to the Council.

Council Member Snider has a Bachelors Degree in American Studies from Lake Forest College (IL). She is a board certified Medical Massage Therapist, practicing in Norton Shores. She also substitute teaches at North Muskegon Public Schools. She has a business background in various entrepreneurial endeavors in the Muskegon area. She is a former Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Limited License Real Estate Appraiser.

Council Member Snider has lived in the North Muskegon area for 18 years. Her husband, John, serves on the City of North Muskegon Planning Commission. They have three children. Elizabeth,18, is a 2006 North Muskegon High School graduate and will attend Lake Forest College in the fall of 2006; Margaret, 16, will be a junior at North Muskegon High School; and John,13, will enter 7th grade at NM Middle School.

Council Member Fisher was elected to the council in November, 2006. She serves on the public safety and public service committees.

Council member Fisher is an Optometrist and practices at North Muskegon EyeCare. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree and Residency in Secondary Ophthalmic Care at the Southern California College of Optometry. She received her BS in Biology degree from St Mary's College of Notre Dame, Indiana. Council Member Fisher moved to North Muskegon 5 years ago from Tempe, Arizona. She and her husband Gene have a 5 year old son, Jacob, who will start kindergarten in the fall at North Muskegon Public Schools.