Julie Maday
Republican · MI
Julie Maday is a former Novi City Council member and planning commissioner and a University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate. Her priorities are stability, accountability, and transparency at MSU, plus affordable tuition and student well-being.
Where Julie Maday stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (2 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Maday conceded the 2024 Michigan State University trustee election and publicly criticized the delay in completing vote counts.
November 20, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: bridgedetroit.com
Maday supported successive sidewalk and pathway priority plans, including four additional ITC Trail connections. She approved the 2020–2022 priorities and supported changing updates to every two years to save staff resources.
November 5, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cityofnovi.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 2 oppose
Maday supported annual city capital plans and approved Novi’s fiscal 2021–2022 budget and millage rates. She supported a fire protection officer, $4 million for ITC Park, sidewalk repairs and advancing the nonmotorized master plan.
May 10, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved the Capital Improvement Fund deficit elimination plan.
February 8, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported a proposed sidewalk repair program with city funding for defects at least two inches high and voluntary 50 percent cost sharing for smaller defects. She favored city contractors and residents reporting hazards.
November 5, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofnovi.org
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Maday joined a Capitol press conference opposing Michigan State University's new trustee ethics code, saying trustees should provide oversight and be able to dissent.
June 3, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: aol.com
Track record — General
General · 107 records
The Detroit News editorial board endorsed Maday for Michigan State University's Board of Trustees.
September 29, 2026
Source: bluewaterhealthyliving.com
Citizens for Traditional Values endorsed Maday for Michigan State University's Board of Trustees in its 2026 election roster.
September 15, 2026
Source: ctvmichigan.org
Eastside Republican Club’s political action committee endorsed Maday for Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees.
September 6, 2026
Source: eastside-republican-club.com
Maday endorsed Ed Roney for Novi City Council in 2025. The endorsement appears in a campaign flyer preserved in an official state complaint file.
February 18, 2026
Source: michigan.gov
Maday was reappointed to the Novi Economic Development Corporation.
February 24, 2025
Source: cityofnovi.org
Novi reported that Maday attended one of two Economic Development Corporation meetings since her February 2023 appointment.
February 6, 2025
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday publicly criticized Michigan State University's removal of business dean Sanjay Gupta, arguing that the university had overreacted.
October 16, 2024
Source: statenews.com
Maday publicly criticized Michigan State University's decision to end its swimming and diving program.
October 16, 2024
Source: statenews.com
Maday publicly criticized Michigan State University's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
October 16, 2024
Source: statenews.com
Michigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac endorsed Maday for Michigan State University's Board of Trustees.
September 25, 2024
Source: michfb.com
Maday seconded funding for the Novi Executive Forum, approving $40,000 for fiscal 2023–2024 and $70,000 for fiscal 2024–2025. The published meeting minutes remain marked as a draft.
November 1, 2023
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday publicly criticized partisan personal attacks during Novi’s nonpartisan city election and urged councilmembers to govern for the whole community.
November 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved $1.89 million for the final two phases of residential water meter replacement and an advanced meter network.
October 25, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a five-year successor labor agreement for police sergeants and lieutenants.
October 11, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved assigning the remaining federal American Rescue Plan funds to the General Fund balance, with annual adjustments.
September 27, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday extended temporary outdoor gathering and signage permissions through April 15, 2022.
September 27, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported the ITC Trail connection to Wildlife Woods Park and authorized a transportation grant application.
September 13, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted to revise permanent sign standards, including the highway sign definition and references to signs on or off the property.
September 13, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved eight public works trucks and modifications totaling $438,664.
September 13, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted to revise the Planned Rezoning Overlay ordinance’s eligibility, approval, amendment, and expiration rules.
August 30, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported establishing the Municipal Broadband Committee and seeking consultants to study Novi internet infrastructure.
August 30, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a $482,153 sewer cleaning truck purchase.
August 30, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Martin Avenue stormwater engineering and a $386,068 expansion of storm sewer, streambank, and sidewalk improvements.
August 30, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved flashing beacons at Hickory Woods Elementary School.
August 9, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Cranbrooke Road reconstruction and water main replacement. She supported pausing its sidewalk for resident input and then proceeding with the sidewalk.
August 9, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved $519,872 for the Ten Mile Road water main and sidewalk project.
August 9, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved an $870,828 fire pumper purchase.
July 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Novi’s fiscal 2021–2022 water and sewer rate resolutions.
July 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved expansions of the Nine Mile Road sanitary sewer project, including a $1.58 million change order.
July 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported Sakura Novi rezoning and then approved its brownfield tax financing and commercial rehabilitation tax exemption. She rejected extending the property closing through escrow.
July 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday called for permanent flood protection in northern Novi and holding developers responsible for drainage problems they caused.
July 12, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday pressed DTE Energy to address repeated power outages in Novi neighborhoods.
July 12, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday attended the regional council of governments’ General Assembly as a Novi councilmember in March and June 2021.
June 24, 2021
Source: semcog.org
Maday approved a four-year successor labor agreement with the Michigan Association of Public Employees.
June 21, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported asking the State Tax Commission to revoke Bluewater Technologies’ industrial tax exemption certificate.
June 21, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved the city’s Safe Routes to School construction agreement with the state transportation department.
June 21, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved $235,685 in engineering for Taft Road rehabilitation and a roundabout at Nine Mile Road.
May 24, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a four-year successor labor agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council.
May 24, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved outdoor exercise equipment and installation at Wildlife Woods and Rotary parks.
May 24, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday served in Novi Community School District’s Mental Health Alliance and publicly advocated mental health awareness, senior outreach and city recreation that supports wellbeing.
May 10, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a $644,337 program to assess, exercise, and repair water valves.
April 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved neighborhood road work, including $1.07 million in asphalt work and $250,486 in concrete work.
April 26, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved $172,747 in engineering for Middle Rouge River streambank stabilization and Meadowbrook Lake tributary dredging.
April 12, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved an inclusive playground at Ella Mae Power Park, with $180,335 in equipment and $169,665 in demolition and installation.
April 12, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a roughly $130,530 Community Development Block Grant application.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted to allow standalone apartment developments under the Planned Development 2 zoning option.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a $182,277 sidewalk construction contract on Ten Mile Road between Dinser Drive and Woodham Road.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted for a local emergency declaration allowing council and other public bodies to meet remotely.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Taft Knolls Phase Three’s thirteen homes and a replacement conservation easement with a larger protected area and emergency access from Taft Road.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported seeking federal transportation funding for the Beck Road Business Corridor Improvement project.
March 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved an eight-year contract with GFL for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
March 8, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported a $284,721 federal grant application for Northwest Park, with a total development cost of $569,442.
March 8, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved sanitary pipe and manhole rehabilitation expansions, including a $985,120 change order.
March 8, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday served on the committee reviewing Novi's 2021–2027 capital improvement program and provided feedback on the plan.
February 24, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted to remove minimum lot sizes for human care facilities in four office zoning districts.
February 22, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Lakeshore Park’s community building and later approved $103,128 in construction changes, reserving the remaining $129,672 contingency for additional work.
February 8, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday voted to purchase property at 43707 Grand River for $252,400 plus closing costs.
January 25, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday was assigned to Novi’s commission interview and parks grant advisory committees and named an alternate for the regional council of governments and Youth Council.
January 11, 2021
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday volunteered on Novi school committees and belonged to the Community Emergency Response Team and Daughters of the American Revolution.
January 5, 2021
Source: novi.org
Maday was appointed to fill a Novi City Council vacancy through November 2021.
January 4, 2021
Source: novi.org
Maday recommended The Bond’s original 253-apartment and commercial plan with a completion guarantee. She later seconded revised architectural and landscape approvals for the 260-apartment development.
December 9, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Innova, formerly Novaplex, for 272 homes. The rezoning required wetland and woodland conservation, sidewalks and a design capable of obtaining LEED certification.
November 18, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday advocated prioritizing a sidewalk connection between ITC Community Sports Park and Villa Barr Art Park, followed by the Sandpiper neighborhood connection.
October 22, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved the Armenian Genocide Memorial at the Armenian Cultural Center, limiting illumination to 11 p.m. except for approved holidays.
October 14, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday seconded approval of Great Oaks Industrial’s 98,650-square-foot research, manufacturing or warehouse building, requiring a noise review before occupancy.
June 24, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday seconded final approval of Scenic Pines’ 25-home clustered development, subject to bridge, drainage and utility screening requirements.
May 20, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended rezoning Morgan Place from freeway service to general business, restricting intensive uses and requiring a sidewalk connection.
March 25, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday was elected chair of the Walkable Novi Committee by a unanimous vote.
February 20, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended special land use review for theaters, tattoo parlors, smoke shops and massage establishments. The revised rules preserved existing massage businesses and allowed accessory massage services in other districts.
February 12, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved phased additions to Oak Pointe Church, including a 16,596-square-foot addition and a later 11,512-square-foot expansion.
January 15, 2020
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported rezoning and site approval for Keford Collision and Towing, limiting outside storage to 160 vehicles and requiring fire lane protections.
November 13, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended reducing hotel guest parking requirements by 15 percent, requiring thirty square feet of usable open space per room and allowing review of smaller loading areas.
October 30, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved the 10,957-square-foot Goddard School daycare center and its stormwater plan.
October 16, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Scenic Pines Estates’ 25 clustered homes, preserving 53 percent of qualifying natural areas and requiring construction traffic and road protections.
September 25, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported Villa D’Este, later Terra, with city land donation and sewer construction conditions. She later approved deviations for its 41 ranch homes while limiting tree removals and requiring a trail comfort station.
August 28, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended allowing four-story or 52-foot buildings in the community business district on freeway frontage away from residential districts.
August 28, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday served on the Planning Commission’s environmental and walkability committee and volunteered for its rules committee.
July 24, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported Adell Center’s commercial rezoning and approvals for Carvana, iFly, Planet Fitness, Texas Roadhouse and a five-story Fairfield Inn. The Carvana permit limited vehicle delivery hours.
June 26, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended commercial rezoning for Squeaky Shine and seconded approval of the expanded car wash site.
June 26, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Munro’s Preserve’s nineteen homes through the open space preservation option, allowing smaller lots and setbacks while preserving about 28 percent of the site.
June 26, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved underground sewage detention at Rotary Park and related wetland, woodland and trail improvements.
May 8, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Amson-Nassar’s 90,000-square-foot office and warehouse development, with woodland replacement and stormwater controls.
May 8, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday seconded approval of ITC’s Project Starlight solar arrays and energy storage, including solar panels over parking areas.
May 8, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported Fox Run Neighborhood 3’s four residential buildings with 370 independent living units, permitting seven stories and requiring wetland mitigation and woodland replacement.
March 13, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Adams North Technology Center’s 56,429-square-foot office and laboratory development.
February 27, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday moved to permit a nonprofit Living and Learning Center in residential acreage districts through special land use approval, with a five-acre minimum.
February 27, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported denying Valencia South’s request to replace larger homes with 2,000-square-foot ranch homes below the approved minimum.
February 13, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported permitting a round-the-clock private ambulance service in light industrial districts and approved Superior Ambulance’s permit with residential screening and siren and headlight restrictions.
January 23, 2019
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a Toyota vehicle service center and inventory storage, with screening and floodplain mitigation.
October 24, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved the 24,136-square-foot Sri Venkateswara Cultural Center.
October 3, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Villas at Stonebrook’s age-targeted housing, limiting the development to 42 duplex buildings and 84 homes.
October 3, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended Jaguar Land Rover’s 58,663-square-foot dealership through the Gateway East special development option.
September 26, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday supported Bosco Park’s thirteen outdoor soccer fields and 298 parking spaces.
September 26, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Fountain View’s three medical and professional office buildings totaling 40,240 square feet.
September 26, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended rezoning Lakeview for 21 single-family homes, permitting smaller lots and setbacks while requiring wetland conservation and ten street parking spaces.
September 26, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Berkshire E-Supply’s headquarters and 193,230-square-foot fulfillment center. She later approved removing the proposed public and private trails from the southern part of the site.
August 22, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved two Novi Tech Center office and warehouse buildings totaling 49,722 square feet, requiring woodland conservation and residential screening.
July 11, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended an 88,690-square-foot addition to Fox Run’s continuing care center.
July 11, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday was appointed to the Novi Planning Commission and later reappointed for a full term.
June 18, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Woodbridge Park’s 40-home development and associated wetland and woodland permits.
May 23, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday seconded approval of Corrigan’s 61,800-square-foot warehouse expansion, including additional architectural features.
April 11, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended limiting woodland replacement trees to suitable native species and capping native seed and small plant replacement credits at five percent each.
March 28, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved phasing for A123 Systems’ office, laboratory and assembly development, allowing 27 parking spaces to remain unbuilt and requiring a Twelve Mile sidewalk in the first phase.
March 14, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday recommended allowing restaurants in the local business zoning district through special land use approval.
March 14, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved Hillside Investments’ 25,881-square-foot professional office building.
March 14, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday approved a 36,287-square-foot office and warehouse development at 46860 West Road.
February 28, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Maday worked in environmental risk management, evaluating properties for lending institutions. She described this work in a Novi public interview.
February 5, 2018
Source: cityofnovi.org
Past race Julie Maday ran in:
- Trustee of Michigan State University · November 3, 2026 · Michigan