Greg Ouellette, an Auburn Hills resident who won a city council seat Tuesday, has died.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ouellette family, and we have no doubt how proud they must be that Greg achieved his dream of being elected to city council,” said Mayor Brian Marzolf.

Ouellette was a well-known figure in Auburn Hills. He was the city’s planning commission chairman for nearly 17 years and on the commission for 28.

“Greg was a well-respected and instrumental leader of the Planning Commission where he helped guide some of the most complex developments in the community,” said City Manager Tom Tanghe.

He received 1,278 votes Tuesday while competing with five other candidates for one of four open seats. It was his second attempt at a council seat. In 2023, he competed with eight ca

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