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City Council

J​ohn Gilbert - At Large

First elected to City Council on November 6, 2012, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is serving his second term on the Swartz Creek City Council.   Mr. Gilbert has lived in the Swartz Creek area his whole life, graduating from Swartz Creek High School.  Mr. Gilbert is actively involved with the Veteran’s Memorial Committee and the American Legion, as well as being on the Zoning Board of Appeals since October of 2008.  Mr. Gilbert stays active in his community and can be seen regularly walking his Old English Sheepdog through the City.  Mr. Gilbert and his Wife Edna have three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

J​ohn Knickerbocker -  Ward 1

First selected to fill a vacancy on the City Council on January 9, 2023, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is a longtime Swartz Creek resident with much community involvment. Councilmember Knickerbocker is a graduate of SC High School, and a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in Business Finance. Married to Kathy since 1988, and the father to son Andrew, and new grandfather to Cooper.  Knickerbocker has served on the Swartz Creek School Board for 21 years, Flint Township Central Business Development Authority, Michigan Association of School Boards Legal Trust Fund, Swartz Creek Kiwanis, Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce, Swartz Creek Sons of American Legion Squadron and the Swartz Creek Area Fire Board.  He enjoys family, friends, sports and camping.  John works at PFCU Credit Union as a Community Engagement Coordinator.

Rae Lynn Hicks - Mayor Pro Tem

Ward 2First elected to City Council November 7, 2006.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is also an active member of the Park Board since 2001 and the Swartz Creek Women’s Club.  She currently serves on the Swartz Creek Area Fire Board and Metro Police Authority Board.

Nate Henry - Ward 3

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. was elected for a four year term in November 2018. He is a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Swartz Creek Community Schools. He moved into the city in 2013

David Spillane - Ward 4

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., a lifelong resident of Swartz Creek community, graduate of Swartz Creek high school 1977. Retired member of Swartz Creek Area Fire Department (25yrs) served on Parks and Recreation Board, served on Swartz Creek Area Fire board. President of Swartz Creek Fine Arts Association, President of Swartz Creek Area Historical Society. Presently employed (33yrs) Ascension Genesys Regional Medical Center. Been involved with other local volunteer groups including Hometown Days, AYSO Soccer and travel soccer. Married wife Lisa of 38yrs., 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Enjoy cars and mechanics of old cars, northern Michigan, and spending time with family.

Dennis Cramer - At Large

Appointed to City Council on January 24, 2022, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. traveled the world in the military service before settling in Swartz Creek. Dennis has prior experience on the council, planning commission, and zoning board of appeals. He is also active in community non-profits, such as the American Legion Post #294 and the Swartz Creek Masonic Lodge. He also holds an appointed position on the Board of the Swartz Creek Historical Society.