The winner of a seat on Auburn Hills City Council died shortly after the polls closed on Election Day, Nov. 4.

Greg Ouellette, a longtime leader of the city’s planning commission, earned one of four spots available on City Council in the election, according to a news release from the city. He was set to be sworn in Nov. 17.

It was Ouellette’s lifelong dream to sit on the council, according to a provided statement from his wife.

Ouellette ran for the role previously. More: Here are results in Oakland County local city races and bond issues

But City Manager Tom Tanghe, in the release, recognized the work Ouellette already did for the city.

“Greg was a well-respected and instrumental leader of the Planning Commission where he helped guide some of the most complex developments in the com

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