Mikal Goodman
MEET COUNCILMAN
MIKAL GOODMAN IS ROOTED IN PONTIAC.
Mikal Goodman is a lifelong Pontiac resident, a proud working-class leader, and a committed public servant. Growing up on Pontiac’s East Side as the child of a single mother, Mikal knows firsthand the challenges many residents face—living on Section 8, receiving food stamps, and working hard to make ends meet. In 2021, he ran a historic, grassroots campaign focused on the same issues affecting residents today. Mikal stood with working people across the city and defeated a three-term incumbent to become the youngest councilperson in Pontiac’s history.
Mikal attended school in Pontiac and graduated valedictorian from the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. He also trained at the Oakland Schools Technical Campus, earning certifications in Information Technology, Business, and Marketing. Mikal holds an Associate of Arts from Oakland Community College, focusing on Political Science and Sociology.
Before serving on the City Council, Mikal worked as an Elementary Paraprofessional and Social Studies instructor at the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. He later became the Lead Political Organizer for Oakland Forward, leading efforts to empower BIPOC and working-class communities just like Pontiac across Oakland County.
In addition to his council role, Mikal serves as Executive Director of the Michigan Alliance for Justice in Climate (MAJIC), advancing policies that center Black and Brown communities disproportionately affected by climate change. In 2023, Mikal was elected to serve as one of the co-chairs of the Metro Detroit Democratic Socialists of America, advocating for economic, social, and environmental justice.
Additionally, Mikal serves as a Board Member for the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic, which provides free, high-quality medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care for low-income and uninsured patients.
From Pontiac’s neighborhoods to Lansing’s halls of power, Mikal Goodman remains committed to building a city that works for all its residents. With a vision focused on today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities, he’s ready to “Keep Building a Brighter Pontiac.”
