Jon Mallek

Jon Mallek was elected to Ann Arbor City Council in November 2024 and has enjoyed meeting residents across the city while representing Ward 2. His policy priorities include environmental and infrastructure improvements, housing affordability, and ensuring a sound budget and transparent budget process. 

Jon is a lifelong public servant with experience in federal and state government, specializing in agricultural policy. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Studies, and French from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He has volunteered for the United States Peace Corps and AmeriCorps and has a master’s degree in International Economic Relations from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, D.C. Jon has served in various public service roles, including for the federal government, World Bank, and the State of Michigan, where today he works as the Policy Director for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in Lansing.

Outside of his professional work and Council duties, Jon enjoys going on runs throughout the city and on the Border to Border Trail. In 2024, he completed the #VisitEveryPark challenge by visiting all 160+ public parks in Ann Arbor on runs starting from his home. When he isn’t running, he also enjoys gardening, visiting the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, and indulging in his love of ice cream. Jon lives in Ward 2 with his husband, Jason, and their two cats.